8th Grade
  • Lesson
  • 30 minutes

"Everyday Objects: Unleash Creative Solutions!"

Brennan G

Purpose

The purpose of this lesson is to engage students in creative problem-solving by challenging them to think innovatively about everyday objects. Students will collaborate to brainstorm and develop unique solutions to common problems, fostering both critical thinking and teamwork skills. Through hands-on activities and peer feedback, the lesson aims to enhance students' ability to express ideas creatively and reflect on their learning process.

Learning goals

Students will develop the ability to think creatively and innovatively by repurposing everyday objects to address common problems. They will enhance their collaboration and communication skills through brainstorming sessions and peer feedback during the gallery walk. Additionally, students will practice articulating their creative process and the impact of their solutions through video presentations, fostering both self-expression and critical reflection.
Standards
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.5: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
  • NGSS - MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.