12. Each student should pick his or her favorite superhero. Now assume that a large earthquake just hit a populated island. How could your superhero assist the island? Take five minutes to write down your ideas.

Now form groups of five to six students. Share which superhero you chose and the ideas you generated based on your superhero’s special abilities (e.g., Batman could use his gadgets and tools to help free people trapped in rubble).

The group should then work together to identify true possible solutions based on the ideas generated for the superheroes (e.g., Batman’s grappling hook might be adapted for use in moving large obstacles during rescues).

*We would like to thank Professor Jim Gort of Davenport University for suggesting this exercise.