🧠 Part 1: Understanding Divergent Thinking

1. What is divergent thinking?

Finding one correct answer quickly

Generating many different ideas and possibilities

Following step-by-step instructions

Copying existing designs

2. Which of these are benefits of divergent thinking in design? (Check all that apply)

Encourages creative solutions

Helps find sustainable alternatives

Limits options to save time

Leads to innovative products

Supports problem-solving

3. In brainstorming, which approach supports divergent thinking?

Immediately judging ideas as good or bad

Focusing on quantity of ideas over quality

Only suggesting realistic ideas

Working alone without sharing

💡 Part 2: Idea Generation Practice

4. Choose ONE everyday object from the list below and brainstorm 8 different ways to redesign it for sustainability:

Objects: plastic water bottle, school bag, mobile phone case, lunch container

My chosen object: ________________________

1. ___________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________________________________

7. ___________________________________________________________________

8. ___________________________________________________________________

5. Draw a quick sketch of your most creative idea from question 4:

6. What materials could you use to make your design more sustainable?

🌱 Part 3: Reflection on Innovation and Sustainability

7. Why is divergent thinking important when designing for sustainability?

8. Complete this sentence: "Wild and unusual ideas in brainstorming are valuable because..."

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9. Think of a design problem in your school or community. How could divergent thinking help solve it?

10. Rate your confidence with divergent thinking (circle one): Low Medium High

What would help you feel more confident generating creative ideas?

Divergent Thinking Design Worksheet

Divergent Thinking Design Worksheet

🧠 Part 1: Understanding Divergent Thinking

💡 Part 2: Idea Generation Practice

🌱 Part 3: Reflection on Innovation and Sustainability

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