Invention versus Innovation
Invention is easy, Innovation is genius
PEOPLE OFTEN USE the words “invention” and “innovation” interchangeably. This is not only incorrect, but misses a few key subtleties in meaning that can change a conversation. Invention is about creating something new, while innovation introduces the concept of “use” of an idea or method. While this difference is subtle, and these words are listed in every thesaurus that I checked as synonyms of each other, they are definitely not 100% interchangeable. An invention is usually a “thing”, while an innovation is usually an invention that causes change in behavior or interactions. https://www.wired.com/insights/2015/01/innovation-vs-invention/ Challenge Topic: Watch Shark Tank - choose one of the products and trace the innovation or invention to answer the following questions and prepare a presentation for the class. Standards: STEM-EC-9 Cite evidence for the role of troubleshooting, research and development, inventions, and innovations in problem solving.
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Invention versus Innovation Design Process Vocabulary: Engineering Design Invention Innovation Portfolio Criteria: A google slide show should be used to document the following information:
Rubric: 10 pts - Definition of innovation versus innovation. 25 pts - Shark Tank Evaluation 50 pts - Your Innovation 10 pts - References |