Lesson 280: Present your future invention idea

💡 TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE SKILLS (40 Lessons) • 🟠 E. Future and Innovation

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Objective

I can give a short talk to present my future invention idea. I can say what it does, who it helps, and remember to tell listeners that people are in charge of any tech or AI helpers.

Materials

Mini-lesson — How to present your invention idea

When you have a great idea, you can share it with other people by giving a short talk. This is called a presentation.

What to say in your talk

  • Start with: "Hi, my name is…" and a friendly smile.
  • Tell the name of your invention: "My invention is called…"
  • Say what it does in one sentence.
  • Say who it helps (people, animals, or the planet).
  • Add a line like: "People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers."

How to speak

  • Talk slowly and clearly.
  • Look up sometimes at your listener, not only at the paper.
  • Use a kind voice, not a shouting voice.

How to listen

  • When someone else presents, you can listen quietly.
  • You can say something kind like: "I like that it helps…"
  • If you have a question, ask it politely.

Kind, safe, and helpful ideas

  • Your talk should match a kind, safe, helpful invention.
  • If a part of the idea does not feel kind or safe, talk to an adult and change it.
  • Remember: People guide the tech, not the other way around.

Adults can say: "Today you will practise giving a short talk: name your invention, say what it does, who it helps, and remind us that people are in charge."

Picture strip: "Child presenting an invention"

Guided Practice — Build your 3-sentence invention talk

Use this step-by-step activity to help your child build a short invention talk with three clear sentences.

  1. Put your child’s poster or drawing in front of you.
  2. Say: "We will make three sentences for your talk."
  3. Help them choose words for Sentence 1: "My invention is called ______."
  4. Build Sentence 2: "It helps by ______." (for example: "cleaning beaches" or "carrying heavy bags").
  5. Build Sentence 3: "It helps ______, and people are in charge of this invention."
  6. Practise saying all three sentences together. Use fingers to count: "one, two, three".
  7. Swap roles: your child gives the talk, and you pretend to be an interested audience.
  8. After they finish, say something kind like: "I liked how you told us who your invention helps."
Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: As you trace, say a sentence such as "I can share my future idea, and people are in charge of tech."

Practice — My future inventor talk

Use this page to help your child prepare and share a full future inventor talk with an adult or small audience.

  1. On a new page, write the heading: "My future inventor talk".
  2. Under the heading, help your child copy or write their three sentences: the name of the invention, what it does, and who it helps (with people in charge).
  3. Leave space for a small drawing of their invention at the top or side.
  4. Practise the whole talk: your child stands or sits, holds the poster or page, and reads or says the sentences.
  5. If you can, let them present to another family member, friend, or toy audience.
  6. After the talk, model a kind comment: "I like how your idea helps…" or "You spoke clearly about who is in charge."
  7. Put the page and poster together in a "Future Inventor" folder as proof that your child can present a future invention idea.

Quick Check — Presenting your invention

Answer each question about sharing your idea, being kind and clear, and who is in charge of inventions and tech.

1) What is a presentation?

A presentation is when you explain your idea to an audience.

2) What could you say at the start of your talk?

A friendly start helps your audience listen.

3) Which sentence tells what your invention does?

Good talks explain what the invention does.

4) How can you show who your invention helps?

Kind inventions help people, animals, or the planet.

5) Which line shows that people are in charge?

We always remember that humans guide and control technology.

6) How should you use your voice in your talk?

A clear, kind voice helps people understand your idea.

7) How can you show good listening when others present?

Good audiences listen and respond kindly.

8) Which dream invention is the most helpful to talk about?

Helpful inventions make life easier or safer for others.

9) What should you do if part of your idea does not feel kind or safe?

Adults can help you adjust the idea so it stays kind and safe.

10) What is the big idea of this lesson?

We are learning to share future-friendly ideas while people stay in charge of technology.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

Next time I will practise…

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