Where would society be without the innovations of Thomas Edison or Steve Jobs? Scholars explore what it means to have an innovative mindset. Working in small groups, pupils design a product or service to help solve a social, environmental, or economic issue. 

Concepts

innovation, sustainability, critical thinking, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a list of the most important innovations from their lifetime and discuss in small groups

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a computer with Internet access and speakers
• Before beginning the lesson, set up the classroom for the carousel activity 

Pros

• Includes an appendix with handouts and an educator planning form 
• Provides several guiding questions throughout the lesson 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a