Think of what you already know about technology and innovations.

Remember: innovations are the same thing as inventions.​

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We are going to explore the importance of innovation.

Watch the video on the next slide, which will introduce some images and thoughts about our new topic.

Each time we start a new unit, we come up with questions to focus our thinking. This helps us get ready to think deeply about the topic we will be discussing.

This photo shows a young girl constructing a project. I want to think of a targeted question to ask about this image. Let's try to make it a question that CANNOT be answered with yes or no.

One question I have is: What makes her project valuable or innovative?

Another question I have is: Are some innovations more valuable than others?​

I want you to think of a targeted question about this image.

Remember, the question needs to go back to our unit question: What is the value of innovation?

Which also means: Why is innovation important?​

Here are some question stems to help you brainstorm:

What is the woman _____?

Why is the woman _____?

What does the robot _______

How does the robot ______?

How does the woman ______?​

​Great Job!

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See you for tomorrow's mini-lesson & read-aloud!​