Invention Brainstorm

1st GradeELA33 min

Learning Objective

I can brainstorm ideas for a new invention.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How To Be An Inventor! | Kid President

SoulPancake

Guided Notes

7 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Kid President's first dream was to be a great inventor.

  • One kid, Brooke, invented a video system to help owners stay connected to their dogs.

  • The first lesson of building something is that it's okay to fail and make mistakes.

Practice

10 min

4 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

What is one new thing you could invent to help people or animals?

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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