What Is Innovation?
CLIMATE PROJECT/ LESSON 3.3ACTIVITY WHAT IS INNOVATION?1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “What Is Innovation?”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeUnderstanding what innovation is and the role it plays in developing solutions is necessaryto make progress addressing climate change.Process1.When you hear the term innovation, what comes to mind? In the space below, jot down some ideas about what the term means to you. Don’t worry about writing in complete sentences—you can write bullet points, a list of words, or draw images—whatever you find most helpful to express your ideas.2.In what ways do you think innovation is important when it comes to addressing climate change?
CLIMATE PROJECT / LESSON 3.3ACTIVITY WHAT IS INNOVATION?23.Now, consider this definition:Innovation is the research, development, and scaling of scientific and technological breakthroughs, transforming them into practical solutions that solve real-world problems.4.Innovation comes in many forms. Brainstorm one or two examples of innovation in each of the categories below.Innovative PolicyInnovative Process/ SystemInnovative Product