Define Novelty & Creative Inventions

Novelty (derived from Latin word novus for "new") is the quality of being new. Although it may be said to have an objective dimension (e.g. a new style of art coming into being, such as abstract art or impressionism) it essentially exists in the subjective perceptions of individuals.

It also refers to something novel; that which is striking, original or unusual. The term can have pejorative sense and refer to a mere innovation.

Novelty swimming pool cake

Novelty & Creative babies

Creative Inventions Safety Message: Whether you are in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot, you are required to obey the railroad warning signs, flashing lights and gates.

OVERVIEW

This lesson provides students the opportunity to use creative thinking and problem solving skills and engages them in a real-life situation. Students may work individually or with a partner to design a new invention or idea for their community to solve the problem of people driving around lowered gates at a railroad crossing.

OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

• Recognize the serious danger of vehicles driving around lowered gates.
• Design a new invention to solve the problem of vehicles driving around lowered gates.
• Realize that citizens need to follow safety precautions as suggested in the safety messages.

HIGHER ORDER THINKING

To assure students are using critical thinking skills, present problems such as this at an appropriate place within the lesson: Who in the community might object to your ideas of trying to stop people from driving around lowered gates? How will you fund your project? (Consider that yours may not be the only community in need of this device!) Is there a chance it may fail sometimes? How would you insure that it fails at a low percentage rate?

EXTENSIONS

Social Studies: Research the history of railway signs. When was the first active, or flashing lights warning device?

Arts: Design a poster that would help sell your invention/idea to your community and its leaders.

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