The Architecture of Innovation
*This course is intended for upper elementary students
Class Schedule
Tuesdays 9:00-9:50 am PST
April 1, April 8, (no class April 15), April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
The story of humankind has always boiled down to a single word - survival. From the animal hides and stone tools that allowed us to survive the Ice Age, to the bountiful harvests of the agricultural revolution, to the marvels of modern medicine, the inventive spirit of our species has not only redefined the limits of human possibility, but has also transformed the way we interact with the world around us. In this course, we will be exploring the legacy of the world’s greatest inventors and learning how their creativity, problem-solving, and resilience shaped the world. By reflecting on the past and imagining the future, we will uncover how innovation allows us not just to survive - but to thrive!
Student Outcomes:
- To understand the iterative and problem-solving processes at the heart of any invention.
- To work collaboratively to solve design challenges.
- To learn how to ask the questions that challenge conventional thinking.
Student Experience
Scientist
Researcher
Debater
Pattern Seeker
Your Teacher: Archie Young
Mr Archie is a passionate student of both Science and History, and has spent the last 8 years passing on that passion to a wide variety of gifted learners through personalised tutoring courses, interactive workshops, and even the odd birthday party! In London, he has led workshops at both the Science and Natural History Museums, and at Imperial College. He firmly believes that a student-led, hands-on approach to learning equips students with the vital tools to pursue a career in the Sciences in adult life: curiosity, problem-solving, and above all, enthusiasm.
