Lesson Plan
Life Hack Challenge Plan
Students collaborate in teams to design and pitch an original life hack addressing a real student challenge, fostering creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills.
This hands-on project develops critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking abilities, equipping students with innovation and communication skills vital for college and career readiness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Challenge Overview
5 minutes
Step 3
Team Brainstorming
20 minutes
Step 4
Pitch Preparation
20 minutes
Step 5
Presentations and Feedback
20 minutes
Step 6
Rapid Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Hack Ideation Workshop
What Is a Life Hack?
Real-World Examples
Common Student Challenges
Brainstorming Frameworks
SCAMPER Prompts
Ideation Challenge
Next Steps
Activity
Rubric
Cool Down
