# 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

- Dream invention poster or drawing from earlier lessons
- Plain paper or a notebook page for notes (optional)
- Pencils, crayons, or markers
- Optional: a soft toy or family member to act as the audience
- Trusted adult helper (parent, carer, or teacher)

## 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."

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## 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 short talk where you share your idea with others. A game where no one is allowed to listen. A time to shout at people for fun.
A presentation is when you explain your idea to an audience.

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

"I do not want anyone to hear this." "Be quiet, I will not tell you my idea." "Hi, my name is… and my invention is called…"
A friendly start helps your audience listen.

3) Which sentence tells what your invention does?

"I forgot what it does." "It helps by cleaning rubbish from the park." "I will never tell you anything."
Good talks explain what the invention does.

4) How can you show who your invention helps?

"It helps nobody." "It only helps the robot." "It helps kids and the Earth."
Kind inventions help people, animals, or the planet.

5) Which line shows that people are in charge?

"People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers." "The invention is the boss of everyone." "No one decides what the invention does."
We always remember that humans guide and control technology.

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

Whisper so no one can hear you. Speak slowly and clearly in a kind voice. Shout as loud as you can the whole time.
A clear, kind voice helps people understand your idea.

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

Talk over them and make loud noises. Turn your back and look away. Watch, listen quietly, and say something kind after.
Good audiences listen and respond kindly.

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

A robot that helps carry bags for older people. A machine that throws rubbish on the ground. A toy that scares people on purpose.
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?

Keep it exactly the same and never tell anyone. Talk to a trusted adult and change it to a kinder, safer idea. Hide that part and hope no one asks.
Adults can help you adjust the idea so it stays kind and safe.

10) What is the big idea of this lesson?

We should never tell anyone about our ideas. Inventions should be the boss of people. We can present future invention ideas in kind, clear ways and remember that people are in charge of tech.
We are learning to share future-friendly ideas while people stay in charge of technology.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can give a short talk that names their invention and says what it does. Student can say who their invention helps (people, animals, or the planet). Student can state that people are in charge of their invention and any AI helpers. Student speaks in a clear, kind voice during their presentation. Student can listen kindly while someone else presents.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can present my future invention idea and explain who it helps. 🙂 I can share some of my idea but still need help with my talk. 😅 Presenting my invention still feels a bit tricky for me.

#### Next time I will practise…

Saying my three invention sentences smoothly Looking up at my audience while I speak Remembering to say that people are in charge of tech
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