Innovation, in our classroom, happens when the students are solving real-world problems and answering questions using their own ideas and their own designs. Over the past two weeks, we have been discussing weather and its effects on climate. Yesterday, the students worked in small groups to put together a paper house. The same materials were given to each group to ensure that the houses were the same. The groups then attempted to use wind to knock their house over. Now, I know what you're thinking! This is not very innovative. Well, you are correct; it is not. However, what the students did next was not only innovative but awesome! I set out a variety of materials that the small groups could choose from in order to reinforce their houses and make them stronger. The students were more than eager to begin making the strongest houses possible, and they were extremely creative in how they chose to strengthen their houses! Innovation, engagement, and interest were through
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