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 design and present a model that solves a real problem in your area.

Requirements:

  • Notebook or worksheet

  • Chart paper

  • Model-making materials (like cardboard, bottle caps, paper, glue, tape)

Steps:

  1. Pick a real issue that affects your community (examples: too much plastic waste, water leaks, dirty school corners).

  2. Research the problem and discuss what causes it.

  3. Brainstorm ideas to solve the problem.

  4. Sketch your idea.

  5. Build a model using simple materials.

  6. Present your idea to the class—explain how it works and how it helps others.

Working of the Activity
This activity brings together everything you’ve learned—empathy, creativity, prototyping, and pitching. It helps you use your design skills to solve big, real-life problems.

 

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