11-14 14-16 45 - 90 minutes

Innovation and idea generation lesson

This lesson is designed to encourage students to see innovation as part of developing an enterprising mindset. It includes the opportunity for students to generate new ideas and present them back to the group.

By the end of the activity students will be able to:

  • Explore and generate ideas
  • Reflect on where they see innovation being used and how it links to creativity
  • Identify what to include in a presentation showcasing an idea, and top tips for presenting

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