| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | Applied Creativity |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Science
Applied Creativity
Adult Courses
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the Canadian National Curriculum for Adult Education, focusing on practical application of creative thinking in scientific contexts and encouraging student engagement and collaboration.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Applied Creativity | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of applied creativity in science. Discuss its importance and relevance. |
| 2 | Group Activity Overview | 5 | Explain the upcoming group activity and its objectives. Divide students into small groups. |
| 3 | Handing Out Printable Cards | 5 | Distribute the printable cards to students. Instruct them on how to fill them out during the activities. |
| 4 | Group Discussion Activity | 10 | In groups, students discuss a scientific problem and brainstorm creative solutions while filling in their cards. |
| 5 | Collection of Cards | 3 | Collect the filled cards or conduct a random check of what the students have filled in without any presentations. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 | Inform students about their homework, emphasizing its relevance to the lesson topics covered. |
"Hello everyone, and welcome to today's lesson on Applied Creativity in Science. Today, we will explore how creative thinking can lead to innovative solutions in scientific contexts. It's important because science is not just about facts and figures; it's also about finding new ways to solve problems and answer questions. So, why do you think creativity is particularly valuable in science? Feel free to share your thoughts!"
"Now, we’ll move on to our group activity. The objective here is to work collaboratively to brainstorm creative solutions to a specific scientific problem. I will be dividing you into small groups shortly. Once you are in your groups, you'll discuss the problem and record your ideas on the printable cards that I will hand out later. Are we all clear on that? Any questions before we move on?"
"I'm now going to distribute the printable cards. Please take one card for each group member. On these cards, you will write down your group's ideas and solutions to the problem we discuss in your groups. Pay attention because you'll need to complete this during our next activity. I want you to be creative and think outside the box! Ready? Here are your cards."
"Now that you're all in your groups and have your cards, let's dive into the group discussion activity! You will have 10 minutes to talk about the scientific problem assigned to you. While discussing, work together to brainstorm creative solutions. Remember, write down your ideas on the cards. Use the following prompts to guide your discussion: What is the problem? What are potential creative solutions? How can these solutions be applied? Let’s begin!"
(Start the timer for 10 minutes.)
"Time is up! I hope you all had some great discussions and came up with innovative ideas! Now, I would like to collect your filled cards. Please hand them in as you leave your groups. If you haven't fully finished, don’t worry; your ideas are valuable, and I'm going to do a quick check to see what you've written down."
(Collect cards and do a random check.)
"Thank you for your contributions today! As we wrap up the lesson, I want to assign a homework task. For this assignment, I would like you to reflect on a scientific problem that interests you and develop a creative solution. Please write a brief paragraph about your problem and the innovative way you would address it. Make sure to explain how creativity played a role in your thought process. I look forward to seeing your creativity in action for the next class!"
"Thank you again for your participation! Have a great day!"
Reflection: Identify a scientific problem that intrigues you. Describe the problem in one to two sentences.
Creative Solutions: Propose at least three creative solutions to the problem you identified. For each solution, explain how it differs from traditional approaches.
Application of Solutions: Choose one of your proposed solutions and elaborate on how you would implement it in a real-world context. What steps would you need to take?
Role of Creativity: In a short paragraph, reflect on how creativity influenced your thinking process in developing your solutions. Why do you believe creativity is important in addressing scientific challenges?
Group Collaboration: Think back to the group activity in class. What was one insight or idea that you found particularly inspiring from your classmates? Explain why it resonated with you.
Further Research: Conduct a brief research on a scientist who has applied creative thinking to solve a scientific problem. Summarize their approach and the impact it had on the field.
Feedback and Review: Prepare to discuss your homework in the next class. Be ready to provide constructive feedback to your peers based on their proposed solutions and creativity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is creativity particularly valuable in science? | |
| How can creative thinking lead to innovative solutions in scientific contexts? | |
| What scientific problem did your group discuss? | |
| What potential creative solutions did your group brainstorm? | |
| How can the solutions generated in your group be effectively applied in real-world contexts? | |
| What role does collaboration play in applied creativity within a scientific environment? | |
| Can you share an example of a scientific problem from the past that was solved creatively? | |
| How does your personal interest influence the scientific problem you chose for homework? | |
| In what ways did you think outside the box during your group discussions? | |
| How important is it to have diverse perspectives in a group when brainstorming solutions? |