Four Stages of Innovation

At a glance

Learning objectives

• Define innovation.
• Identify prominent innovations in agriculture in the 21st century.
• Describe the four stages of innovation.
• Apply the four stages of innovation to an existing innovation, product or technology.
• Analyze a current product or movement using the four stages of innovation.
• Design a new product for or solution to a global issue using the four stages of innovation.

Time required

90 minutes

Materials

• Internet access to play the videos in real time or embed them in a PowerPoint
• A copy of the "Creative Thinking and Abstractions" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Innovations in the Classroom" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Innovations in Agriculture" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Four Stages of Innovation" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Innovations to Address Global Issues" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Nine Rules for Innovation" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Where Is Innovation in This Career?" worksheet for each student
• Colored pens/markers
• Blank paper

This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As An

1. Introduction to innovations in agriculture. 2. Introduction to technology in agriculture. 3. Introduction to agricultural communications and agricultural literacy. 4. Introduction to agricultural leadership. 5. Introduction to critical issues in agriculture.

Student Activity Sheets

https://ffa.box.com/s/mo8upb6dxit8ibqgk2e5mnma7d9pyznx (Word); https://ffa.box.com/s/o1hmjo3eq9mvx76tcdm1ae3w0s1mopnb (PDF)