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iDeate (DOCX 328 KB) lesson plan explores ideation. To ideate is more than generating concepts; it is a dynamic and systematic approach to cultivating creativity, unearthing possibilities, and crafting solutions that address complex challenges.

In this lesson, students will:

• explain an idea
• demonstrate where ideas come from, for example through problem solving
• explain how to be open to new ways of thinking
• practise ideating in a short timeframe
• explain their thought processes of growing an idea by thinking critically and creatively about it.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, risk-taking and future focused

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity, curiosity and problem-solving

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iDevelop an idea (DOCX 754 KB) lesson plan explores design. It is important to critically analyse ideas and refine the plan and create a prototype. The analysis of a design, to refine, is an important step in the iEntrepreneur journey toward innovative design.

In this lesson, students will:

• Evaluate their own design ideas from the previous brainstorming and sticky note storm activities.
• Demonstrate confidence and determination as they evaluate their own design ideas, to refine and develop a final prototype.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, innovative and risk-taking

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, Flexibility, seek opportunity, collaborate and problem-solving

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iDevelop a success criteria (DOCX 341 KB) lesson plan explores reasons for developing a success criteria.

Developing success criteria for ideas ensures that the selection process is not based solely on personal preference or intuition. It considers the project's objectives and desired outcomes. It empowers us to make informed choices and develop a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to successful outcomes in various endeavours.

In this lesson, students will:

• develop key iEntrepreneurial personal qualities such as problem solving, empathy, curiosity and seeking opportunities.
• develop success criteria for ideas and solutions.
• explain that issues exist on a variety of scales
• explain the importance of criteria to undertake evaluation.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, resilience and risk taking

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity and curiosity

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iEvaluate ideas (DOCX 668 KB)lesson plan explores evaluation. The ability to critically create and evaluate designs is fundamental because it enables you to develop innovative, customer-focused, and efficient solutions that are adaptable, reduce risks, and contribute to long-term success

In this lesson, students will:

• Students will explain the concept of evaluating design ideas.
• Students will be able to verbally evaluate an allocated item.
• Students will be able to complete a Plus Minus Interesting chart to evaluate a design or product.
• Students will write an evaluation of a product or design.
  

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking and innovative

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, flexibility, collaborate and curiosity

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iInnovate (DOCX 523 KB) lesson plan explores innovation. Innovation refers to the process of introducing new ideas, methods, products, or services to bring about positive change. It involves creative thinking, problem-solving to address existing challenges or to create opportunities for improvement. I

In this lesson, students will:

• Identify their own individual solutions to problems identified in the group activity during previous lesson.
• Demonstrate initiative and determination and peer evaluation in the creation of solutions to identified problems.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, innovative and risk-taking

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, seek opportunity, collaborate and problem-solving

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iQuick write and draw (DOCX 384 KB) lesson plan explores

In this lesson, students will:

• Identify possible solutions to problems identified in the previous lesson.
• Demonstrate skills in creating solutions to identified problems by generating lots of ideas first.
• Build confidence in generating solutions to problems by themselves

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, innovative and risk-taking

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity, collaborate and problem-solving

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

iVisual representations (DOCX 310 KB) lesson plan explores development of ideas, confidence to develop solutions to problems and generation various potential solutions.

In this lesson, students will:

• Identify possible solutions to problems identified in the previous lesson.
• Demonstrate skills in creating solutions to identified problems by generating lots of ideas first.
• Build confidence in generating solutions to problems by themselves

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking, innovative and initiative

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity, collaborate and problem-solving

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.