Course Content
Lesson 1: See It, Feel It, Solve It
To learn how to observe your surroundings, recognize everyday problems, and understand the importance of defining a real problem that affects people.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Observation Walk
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 2: Walk in Their Shoes
To understand the power of empathy in design thinking by learning how to listen and understand someone else’s struggles through an interview.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Empathy Interview
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 3: Design with Purpose
To generate creative ideas that solve a real-life problem using a structured method called SCAMPER.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Brainstorm + Sketch Your Idea
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 4: Fail Fast, Learn Faster
To learn how building and testing simple models can improve your invention idea.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Make and Review Your Prototype
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 5: Pitch Your Prototype!
To learn how to present your invention confidently and clearly to others.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Present in a Mini Shark Tank
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 6: Build for Change
To design and build a useful model that solves a problem in your community or helps protect the environment.
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Introduction
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Design for Good
Conclusion
Quiz
C7: Design Thinking and Innovation

Aim:
 To use the SCAMPER method to generate and draw a creative solution to a real problem.

Requirements:

  • A4 paper

  • Pencil, colors, ruler

  • SCAMPER worksheet (optional)

Steps:

  1. Choose the problem you explored in Lesson 2.

  2. Use SCAMPER to explore new ideas.

    • S (Substitute): Can you replace any part with something better?

    • C (Combine): Can you join it with something else?

    • A (Adapt): Can it be used in a different setting?

    • M (Modify): Can you make it bigger, smaller, or stronger?

    • P (Put to another use): Can it do something else too?

    • E (Eliminate): Can you remove something unnecessary?

    • R (Reverse): Can you change the order or direction?

  3. Pick your favorite idea from the SCAMPER brainstorm.

  4. Sketch it on your paper.

    • Label the parts

    • Write a short description: “This idea helps by…”

Working of the Activity:

SCAMPER opens your mind to new directions. It helps you design better by changing the way you look at problems and solutions.

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