This video lesson introduces students to the worlds of engineering innovation and entrepreneurship. It seeks to encourage students to see the world with a fresh perspective for innovation through interactive classroom brainstorming activities and real life stories. Students will build self-efficacy in their own entrepreneurial potential by developing their perspective for innovation, developing a prototype solution for a problem they have recognized, and delivering an elevator pitch. The video will familiarize students with all the steps in the innovation process: from conception to launch. By the end of this lesson, students will be prepared for an optional long-term innovation project (see below). There are no formal prerequisites for this video; any high school or advanced middle school student can participate in and benefit from this video’s learning activities. The video and learning activities can be completed in one 55-minute class period. Students can interact with MIT BLOSSOMS on the BLOSSOMS Facebook page for ongoing conversations on the following topics for a long-term project:
- Innovations for those with physical limitations
What opportunities for innovations to aid those with physical limitations have you recognized and/or resolved?
- Feasible inexpensive driveway turntable
Your challenge is this: Might there be some innovation in designing an easy-to-use driveway turntable that breaks the cost barrier of about $1,000? What innovative ideas do you have for bringing down the price of a driveway turntable?
