Lesson 1 - Introduction

Chapter 5                            Eureka

Today

We'll invent something.

What is an "invention"?

What is the best
invention ever?

What makes an invention good?

Inventions

• A good invention solves a problem. 
• Make groups of 4. 
• Think of an everyday problem you'd like to solve. 
• Invent something that will solve this problem. 
• Make a poster on which you explain your invention. 

• Poster needs to include:
  problem, name of invention, picture of invention, explanation of how invention works. 

Your invention...

• Needs to solve an existing problem.
• Needs to be unique...
• Needs to be realistic...no magic
• Needs to be a group effort. 

• Your poster needs to be written in English. 
• You may use the Internet as inspiration. 

Next lesson...

• We will finish and present the inventions. 

Homework

• Next period we will read a book. 
• You will need to make a poster about this book in class. 
• You're free to pick any book.
• BUT, you need to be able to explain the plot (= stroyline). 

Present your invention

• I will give all of you a number. 
• Sit together with the people with the same number.
• Take turns to present your poster 
• We will swap posters around so you can show your poster. 
• Please talk in English. 
• You'll have 1 minute to present your invention. 

What invention would you like to have in real life? You're not allowed to pick your own.