EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY PLAN

LEARNING TASK

Working in groups, students will examine how innovation supports sustainable development, analyze examples of sustainable infrastructure, and propose an innovative solution for their community.

GOALS ACCORDING TO THE GENERAL CURRICULUM

General competences

1. Learning to learn:
   Students plan research tasks, use various information sources, monitor their learning progress, and reflect on how innovation can address real-world problems.
2. Cognitive:
   Students apply problem-solving and inquiry skills, analyze examples of infrastructure and innovation, and evaluate the effectiveness of different technological solutions.
3. Social:
   Students collaborate effectively in teams, distribute roles, negotiate ideas, and work together to design innovative and sustainable solutions.
4. Personal:
   Students develop initiative, creativity, and responsibility, understand the impact of technology and infrastructure on society, and consider ethical and environmental consequences.

Subject competences

5. Explain the role of industry, innovation, and infrastructure in economic and social development.
6. Identify examples of sustainable infrastructure and innovative technologies.
7. Analyze how technological innovation can reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life.
8. Propose an innovative solution addressing a local or global challenge.
9. Evaluate the advantages and possible limitations of technological and industrial development.

Integration with other subjects

Geography, Mathematics, Language Arts, Ethics/Civics.

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT

Data charts, worksheets, internet access or printed materials, paper, markers, video (optional).

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

10. Announcement of the lesson task.
    The teacher introduces the topic of industry, innovation, and infrastructure and explains that students will explore how innovation can solve real-world problems.
11. Discussion of lesson objectives and teamwork.
    The lesson flow, group roles, and cooperation rules are discussed to ensure effective collaboration.
12. Introduction to innovation and infrastructure.
    Using visual examples, students explore modern infrastructure, technological innovations, and their role in improving quality of life and sustainability.
13. Group research activity.
    Students work in groups to investigate:

• examples of sustainable infrastructure,
• innovative technologies,
• industrial solutions addressing social or environmental challenges.
  They analyze information and identify key benefits and challenges.

14. Designing an innovative solution.
    Groups design a simple innovative solution addressing a local or global problem (e.g. sustainable transport, smart buildings, eco-friendly infrastructure).
15. Presentation, evaluation, and discussion.
    Groups present their ideas. The class discusses innovation, feasibility, environmental impact, and possible future improvements.
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REFLECTION. ASSESSMENT

Students reflect on learning outcomes and teamwork. Assessment based on participation, accuracy, and creativity.

APPENDIX 1 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Overview

Industry, innovation, and infrastructure focus on developing sustainable industries, promoting innovation, and building reliable infrastructure that supports economic growth and quality of life.
Key concepts: innovation, technology, infrastructure, sustainability, development, problem-solving.

APPENDIX 2 – Work Procedure

1. Students review examples of modern infrastructure and innovative technologies.
2. Students identify problems that innovation or infrastructure can help solve.
3. Students create a poster or a short presentation presenting an innovative idea.
4. Students propose a simple innovative solution addressing a local or global challenge.

APPENDIX 3 – Assessment Criteria

• Teamwork and collaboration (3 points)
• Accuracy and clarity of poster/presentation and idea development (4 points)
• Participation and creativity during activities and presentation (3 points)