Thinker’s Keys Topic/Theme: Inventions

The Reverse
List the types of inventions wouldn’t find in Australia. / The What if?
What if we never had new inventions? / The Disadvantages
List the disadvantages of the wheel never having been invented. / The Combination
List the uses of a cushion. Combine that with a beach ball to make a new product. / The Alphabet
A-Z of inventions and inventors.
The Bar
Bigger, Add, Replace
Use the bar to construct a new coat or jacket. / The Variations
List the different tools to put together some Ikea furniture. / The Picture
What connection does a
have with inventions? / The Predication
Predict what will be invented in the future. Make a list. / The Different Uses
List as many uses for a pair of chopsticks.
The Ridiculous
What would it be like if your whole family lived in a car? / The Commonality
What do batteries and kettles have in common? / The Question
The answer is Leonardo da Vinci.
List five questions. / The Brainstorming
If Leonardo da Vinci were alive today what would he have invented? / The Inventions
Design, make and appraise a new umbrella.
The Interpretation
Your next door neighbour has been building something huge in his shed and all you can smell is peppermint. What’s going on? / The Brick Wall
Consider alternatives to:
All inventions must be made from natural materials. / The Construction
Construct a guinea pig feed bowl with a water attachment. / The Forced Relationship
How could an inventor make a water carrier from a pair of shoes? / The Alternative
Work out 3 ways a gardener could remove leaves from the garden without a rake.