Innovation

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/innovation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the formal definition?A new or changed entity, realizing or redistributing value (ISO 56000:2020)
2. What is the counterpart?Exnovation, the process of removing or phasing out outdated elements
3. How does innovation help the world?It makes things better, faster, or more fun, and it can solve big problems like climate change or help people stay healthy.
4. What is the difference between invention and innovation?An invention is a new idea, while innovation is when that idea is made into something that people can use and that changes everyday life.

Disruptive Innovation: An innovation that significantly alters the way consumers, industries, or businesses operate.
Incremental Innovation: A series of small improvements or additions to existing products or services.
Business Model: A company's plan for how it will make money and operate within its market.