Inspire critical thinking with The Innovation Challenge!
One of our most impactful activities is the Mystery Box Challenge. Students are given a unique, age-appropriate challenge and are asked to work collaboratively to design a creative solution using a set of materials (wrapping paper tubes, foil, corks, etc.). This simple activity can be used to effectively build creative confidence, encourage risk-taking, practice perseverance, and employ critical thinking.
Teachers: All subject areas, 3rd-8th grade
Schedule: Saturday, April 29, 2017 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $40 (members), $50 (non-members) / max capacity 20
Course Content: In this hands-on workshop, we will share how you can implement the Mystery Box Challenge in your classroom with free or low-cost materials to fit with any content material. The Innovation Challenge workshop is designed to help you integrate critical thinking and creative problem solving into your class curriculum. We will also share tips and best practices on encouraging reflection and asking open-ended questions. By the end of the program, we hope you'll be inspired to use the Mystery Box Challenge teacher's guide to create an engaging classroom experience.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the importance of fostering creativity in young people
- Apply and adapt the activity to different content areas
- Discuss best practices in asking open-ended questions and encouraging creativity in all participants.