This document discusses exploring what makes a great idea through two activities. In the first activity, students will share and discuss TED Talks in pairs, considering how the ideas made them feel and why the ideas were worth spreading. In the second activity, students will reflect on what qualities make an idea great, what ideas they are passionate about and why, and if they can recall moments that sparked their passions.
This document discusses exploring what makes a great idea through two activities. In the first activity, students will share and discuss TED Talks in pairs, considering how the ideas made them feel and why the ideas were worth spreading. In the second activity, students will reflect on what qualities make an idea great, what ideas they are passionate about and why, and if they can recall moments that sparked their passions.
This document discusses exploring what makes a great idea through two activities. In the first activity, students will share and discuss TED Talks in pairs, considering how the ideas made them feel and why the ideas were worth spreading. In the second activity, students will reflect on what qualities make an idea great, what ideas they are passionate about and why, and if they can recall moments that sparked their passions.
Discover great ideas What makes a great idea? Is it the solution to a problem? Is it the way the community reacts? Is it the passion we feel from the speaker? In this Exploration, we will discuss, consider and define the important qualities of great ideas. ACTIVITY 1: • Share the 1–3 Talks that you have pre-selected with the group. After each Talk, have students pair up with one another to discuss them Guiding questions for students: • How did you feel watching the Talk? Why did it make you feel that way? • Why were these ideas “worth spreading”? • What are the qualities of good ideas? ACTIVITY 2: What are the qualities of a great idea?“ idea worth spreading,” Guiding questions for students: WHY am I passionate about these things? Where does my passion come from? What ideas or beliefs do I have about my passions? Can I recall a specific moment or story about my passions?