Edison's Path to Innovation
Learning through Creative Expression 40-minute Session
Learning Context
Integrating Health and The Arts Focus on personal growth and resilience Building key competencies through creativity Inspired by Thomas Edison's iterative approach
Learning Objectives
Understand how thinking skills help us grow Demonstrate responsibility in managing challenges Express emotions through clay sculpture Collaborate and reflect with peers Connect learning to robust choices for success
Resources for Today
Air-dry clay for each student Clay tools and work mats Images of expressive sculptures Thomas Edison inspiration materials Feedback guidelines and sketching paper
Edison's Wisdom
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison Growth happens through persistence and learning from each attempt
Engage: Edison's Creative Journey
Discuss Edison's many attempts before success Why did he keep changing his ideas? Connect persistence to personal growth How does reflecting help us improve?
Explore: Emotions in Sculpture
Body posture communicates feelings Observe how stance shows emotion Tilt, gestures, and positioning matter Create your first clay draft
Clay Sketching Time
Create a small figure showing emotion Don't worry about perfection Focus on posture and stance Think about what you can improve
Explain and Expand: The Iterative Process
Review and refine your work Apply feedback from peers Add details to enhance expression Make thoughtful adjustments
Reflection Questions
What changes did you make to your sculpture? How did feedback help improve your work? What emotion does your figure express now? How does this connect to learning in other subjects?
Share and Reflect
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Connect and Conclude
Growth happens through thinking and persistence Responsibility in learning choices leads to success Creative expression builds resilience These skills apply beyond art class Celebrate your learning journey today