Creativity… · JHS2 Creative Arts And Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.1.3.1.1 - Distinguish between creativity and innovation and their application for developing design solutions to problems in society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define creativity and innovation in their own words and state at least two clear differences between the two concepts.
Classify given design products or artefacts as examples of creativity, innovation, or both, with reasons for their classification.
Identify a common problem in their local community and propose at least one creative idea and one innovative solution to address it.
Examine a local artefact and report on one design challenge associated with it during a short class discussion.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process (1.3)
Content standard: B8.1.3.1 - Design Demonstrate understanding of creativity and innovation in terms of the design process, and its application in developing design solutions to problems in society.
Indicator: B8.1.3.1.1 - Distinguish between creativity and innovation and their application for developing design solutions to problems in society.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research and define the key differences between creativity and innovation for reflection and discussion.
2. Apply knowledge of creativity and innovation to evaluate the design products that solve specific problems in society for appreciation.
3. Examine specific artefacts available in the local community and report on specific challenges associated with their design for reflection and discussion.