The document discusses innovation and problem solving. It provides examples of problems like access to clean water and healthcare as well as environmental issues. It then describes challenges and contests for participants to design solutions like bridges and towers with limited materials within time limits. The document encourages the use of technology tools for learning and problem solving. It emphasizes the importance of persistence and lateral thinking to innovate solutions.
5. Problem: Access to Healthcare
Foldable Microscope ($1) Drones for delivering blood
6. Problem: Environment (Malara, Guj)
Before Greening After Greening
Bioengineering- Microorganisms that activated nutrients in soda ash by using saline water
8. Challenge 1: Straw bridge in 20 mins
Create a straw bridge with the following specs:
▪ At least 1 foot long (free length)
▪ Load bearing capacity of a duster
Material
▪ 50 straws
▪ A4 Sheets – 3 nos
▪ CelloTape
▪ Stapler pins
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9. Challenge 2: Straw tower in 20 mins
Create a straw tower with the following specs:
▪ As tall as you can!
▪ Must stand on its own for 1 minute
Material
▪ 50 straws
▪ A4 Sheets – 3 nos
▪ CelloTape
▪ Stapler pins
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21. Challenge 5: Get your brains thinking…
• Design the Human
2.0
Team
A
• If the GPS accuracy
became 1 metre …
Team
B
• If there was no fuel
tomorrow
Team
C
• If all the Schools
collapsed
Team
D
• If all humans
knew their DoD
Team
E
• If you had
tomorrow’s paper
Team
F
23. Technology for the learner in you
▪ Google Calendar
▪ gradesdontmatter.in/, Coursera
▪ OneTEDVideoA Day keeps theAppleAway
▪ www.kickstarter.com
▪ DuoLingo- to learn a new language
▪ Kitchen appliance section of a supermarket!
24. Final words…
▪ Don’t give up!
▪ Never Settle!
▪ Think laterally
▪ Test yourself repeatedly
– Resilience sport
– Hobby/ interest
Editor's Notes
https://www.lifestraw.com/our-story/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYDUv4cjiR0
http://www.tata.com/pdf/tata_review_oct_09/innovista_tata_chemicals_greens_land.pdf
Plates from leaves- https://www.leaf-republic.com/#produkt