2025
IDEA GENERATION WORKSHEET
Turn your observation into innovation!
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Welcome to IDEATHON 2025 – Idea Generation Worksheet!
This worksheet is your personal tool to help you think creatively, identify real-life
problems, and come up with smart, innovative solutions!
Whether you're new to problem-solving or already bursting with ideas, this worksheet
will guide you step-by-step through the process of turning your thoughts into
powerful ideas.
What is this worksheet for?
This worksheet will help you:
Observe your surroundings closely and identify real-world problems.
Use simple tools and thinking methods to generate creative ideas.
Check if your idea is practical, useful, and ready to take forward.
Prepare for presenting your idea in Stage-1 of IDEATHON 2025.
Who can use it?
Students from Class 8 to 12 – whether you’re working alone or with a team, this
guide is for you!
How to use it?
Take your time. Go through each part one by one. Don’t rush!
Be honest and creative. There are no right or wrong answers – it’s all about your
thinking.
Write clearly. Use simple language. Add drawings or sketches if needed.
Work with friends or mentors. Discussing ideas can help spark better ones.
Ask questions. If you get stuck, talk to your teacher or use the webinar recording
for help.
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Ready to begin?
Start with Part 1: Discover the Problem and follow along step by step. By the end,
you’ll have a powerful idea you can refine, present, and maybe even turn into a real
product or solution!
Please add additional sheets where ever you feel that the space provided is not
sufficient.
Let your curiosity lead the way — happy innovating!
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PART 1:
Discover the Problem (Problem Identification)
Let’s begin by finding a real problem around you that needs a smart solution.
1. What place or situation are you observing?
(Example: school classroom, home kitchen, public transport, park, etc.)
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2. What exactly is the problem you noticed?
(Describe clearly — what’s not working or what needs improvement?)
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3. Who is facing this problem?
(Think: Is it students? Teachers? Families? Drivers? Farmers?)
Interact with 5 - 8 persons to understand who is facing this problem and to what
extent
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4. Why do you think this problem should be solved?
(Is it causing discomfort, wasting time, or harming the environment?)
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PART 2:
Think Creatively (Idea Brainstorming)
Now that you have a problem, let’s think of as many possible solutions as you can.
Don’t worry about whether they’re perfect yet — just let your imagination flow!List
at least 3-5 ideas to solve the problem:
✅ Idea 1: ___________________________________________________
✅ Idea 2: ___________________________________________________
✅ Idea 3: ___________________________________________________
✅ Idea 4: ___________________________________________________
✅ Idea 5: ___________________________________________________
Which idea do you like the most and why?
(Is it easy to make? Very helpful? Innovative?)
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PART 3:
Make It Practical (SMART Check)
Let’s fine-tune your best idea by checking if it is S.M.A.R.T.:
SMART Feature Questions to Think About
S – Specific What exactly does your idea do? Who is it for?
M – Measurable How will you know it’s working? Can you test it?
A – Attainable Can you actually build or show a basic version of it?
R – Realistic Is it possible to do with the time, skills, and tools you have?
T – Time-bound How long will it take to make a working model or plan?
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PART 4:
Will It Work Well? (Applicability Check)
Let’s check if your idea will be useful in the real world!
Who will use it and why is it useful to them?
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Can your idea be made bigger or used in other places? (Scalability)
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Is it affordable or could it make money? (Economic sustainability)
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Is it eco-friendly or helping the environment in any way? (Environmental
sustainability)
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PART 5:
Explore More (Optional – Market & Inspiration)
Do other similar products/solutions already exist? How is yours different or
better?
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Did you get inspired by something you saw, read, or used?
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Great work! You’ve now taken a big step in developing your idea.
Next: You can sketch your idea or write a short description of how it works!
