Duration 30–40 minutes (can span multiple lessons)
Grouping Individual
Strategy Ideas
Materials
- Idea Incubator worksheet
- Access to research resources
Teacher Instructions
- Students begin by writing down their initial idea in the first section of the worksheet.
- They then research and gather information related to their idea.
- Students revisit their idea after research and note how it has changed or developed.
- Through discussion with peers, students refine their ideas further.
- Students produce a final, developed version of their idea ready for drafting.
Teaching Tips
- The incubation process works best when spread over several lessons.
- Encourage students to sit with their ideas and let them develop naturally.
- This activity teaches students that good ideas take time.
Student Handout
Let your ideas grow and develop over time. Start with a seed idea and nurture it through research and reflection.