Course Content
Lesson 1: What is a Problem?
To help students learn how to observe their surroundings and identify small real-world problems — the first step in becoming an inventor or designer.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Find 3 Real-World Problems
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 2: Understanding People First
To help students learn the importance of empathy — understanding how others feel and what they need — before designing solutions to problems.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Interview Someone
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 3: Think Like an Inventor
To explore how children—just like you—can become real inventors by observing problems and using creativity to solve them.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Inventor Story Exploration
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 4: Sketch Your Solution
To turn your problem-solving idea into a simple visual design by drawing how your invention will look and work.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Design Your Idea on Paper
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 5: Test, Fail, Improve
To understand that inventing is a step-by-step journey where testing, failing, and improving help make your ideas stronger and better.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Make and Improve a Paper Prototype
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 6: Show What You Made!
To present your invention idea clearly, listen to feedback from others, and improve based on suggestions.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Project Exhibition
Conclusion
Quiz
C6 : Design Thinking and Innovation

Aim:
 To create a basic version of your invention and improve it after testing.

Materials Required:

  • Paper, cardboard

  • Scissors

  • Tape or glue

  • Old boxes, bottle caps, or recycled items (optional)

  • Your design sketch from Lesson 4

Steps:

  1. Look at your drawing from Lesson 4.

  2. Choose paper or cardboard to build your idea.

  3. Cut, fold, and stick pieces together to make a basic model.

  4. Try to show how it works or explain it to a friend.

  5. Think: What can you improve? What is not working well?

  6. Make small changes and test again.

  7. Share your improved model with the class.

Working of the Activity:

This activity helps you bring your idea to life in 3D.
 You also learn that it’s okay to fix mistakes — that’s how real inventors work!

 

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