# Lesson 278: Create a dream invention poster

💡 TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE SKILLS (40 Lessons) • 🟠 E. Future and Innovation

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## Objective

I can create a simple dream invention poster. I can show what my invention does, who it helps, and how people and tech or AI helpers might work together, while people stay in charge.

## Materials

- Large paper for a poster or a notebook page
- Pencils, crayons, or markers
- Optional: sticky notes for planning parts of the poster
- Optional: a device where an adult can safely show pictures of inventions for inspiration
- Trusted adult helper (parent, carer, or teacher)

## Mini-lesson — What goes on an invention poster?

A poster helps us share our idea with other people. A dream invention poster shows what your idea is and why it is helpful.

Parts of a dream invention poster

- A title with the name of your invention.
- A clear picture of what it looks like.
- Short sentences that say what it does.
- A sentence that says who it helps (people, animals, or the planet).

Adding tech or AI helpers

- Some inventions use technology or AI helpers.
- The poster can show how AI might give ideas, plans, or checklists.
- We remember that people still build, test, and guide the invention.

Kind, safe, and helpful ideas

- Inventions should be kind and safe.
- We ask: "Who does this help? Is it good for others?"
- We do not choose ideas that hurt, tease, or damage things on purpose.

People are still the boss

- People choose what goes on the poster.
- People decide how the invention should be used.
- We can write: "People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers."

Adults can say: "Your poster will show a kind, safe, and helpful dream invention, with people guiding the tech."

Picture strip: "Parts of a dream invention poster"

## Guided Practice — Plan the parts of your poster

Use this planning activity to help your child get ready to make their dream invention poster.

1. Ask: "Which invention idea do you like best so far?" (from earlier lessons or a new idea).
2. On paper, draw four boxes and label them: Title, Picture, What it does, Who it helps.
3. In the Title box, help your child choose a short name (for example: "Clean Bot", "Tree Pal", "Kind Helper").
4. In the Picture box, make a quick sketch of the invention. It can be very simple.
5. In the What it does box, write one short sentence like: "It picks up litter from beaches." or "It helps me remember homework."
6. In the Who it helps box, write a sentence such as: "It helps families and the Earth." or "It helps animals in the sea."
7. Add one more line: "People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers."
8. Say: "Now we have a plan. Next we will turn this into your dream invention poster."

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## Practice — Make your dream invention poster

Use this page to turn your child’s plan into a full dream invention poster.

1. Give your child a larger page turned portrait or landscape.
2. At the top, help them write a big title with the name of their invention.
3. In the centre, they draw a clear picture of the invention.
4. On one side, help them write a short sentence: "It helps by ______." (for example: "It helps by cleaning beaches.")
5. Under that, add: "It helps ______." (people, animals, the planet, or a mix).
6. Near the bottom, write: "People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers."
7. Let your child decorate the edges with small symbols like hearts (kind), leaves (Earth), and light bulbs (ideas).
8. Hang the finished poster on a wall or fridge and say: "You made a kind, helpful future idea and showed it clearly."

## Quick Check — Dream invention poster

Answer each question about dream inventions, posters, and who is in charge.

1) What does an invention poster show?

An idea, what it does, and who it helps. Only a random picture with no meaning. A list of your favourite snacks.
An invention poster explains an idea and why it is helpful.

2) Which is a good title for a dream invention?

"Nothing at All" "I Do Not Know" "Clean Beach Robot"
A good title gives a clue about what the invention does.

3) Which sentence could go on a kind poster?

"My robot throws rubbish on the ground." "My robot helps pick up rubbish in the park." "My robot scares people for fun."
Kind inventions help people, animals, or the planet.

4) What can you write to show who your invention helps?

"It helps kids and the Earth." "It helps no one at all." "It only helps the robot."
Your poster should say who the invention is meant to help.

5) How might AI helpers fit on your poster?

"AI tells everyone what to do." "AI is my secret friend who keeps all my secrets." "AI gives ideas and plans, but people are still in charge."
AI can give ideas, but humans still decide what to do.

6) Which job is your job when you make a poster?

Let the poster be messy so no one can read it. Try to draw and write clearly so others understand your idea. Hide the poster so no one sees it.
A clear poster helps other people learn about your idea.

7) Which sentence could you add about who is in charge?

"People are in charge of this invention and any AI helpers." "The invention is the boss of everyone." "No one is in charge at all."
We always remember that people guide tech, not the other way around.

8) Which dream invention is the most helpful?

A machine that makes more litter on purpose. A robot that shouts at people for fun. A robot that helps carry heavy bags for older people.
Helpful inventions make life easier or safer for others.

9) What should you do if your first idea does not feel kind or safe?

Use it anyway because it looks cool. Talk to a trusted adult and change it to a kinder, safer idea. Keep it a secret on your poster.
Adults can help you choose ideas that are kind and safe.

10) What is the big idea of this lesson?

We can share kind, helpful invention ideas on a poster and remember that people are in charge of tech. Posters are only for silly ideas that do not help anyone. We should never tell others about our ideas.
We are learning to explain future-friendly ideas clearly while people stay in charge of technology.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can explain in simple words what an invention poster shows. Student can describe their dream invention and who it helps. Student understands that tech or AI may help with ideas and plans, but people are in charge. Student chooses kind, safe invention ideas. Student can read or explain at least one sentence from their poster.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can make a dream invention poster and explain how my idea helps others. 🙂 I can share some of my idea but still need help writing the poster. 😅 Making a dream invention poster still feels a bit tricky for me.

#### Next time I will practise…

Choosing kind, helpful invention ideas Writing short sentences about what my invention does Remembering that people guide all tech and AI helpers
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