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Simple Machine I N V E N T I O N CONVENTION

Simple Machine I N V E N T I O N CONVENTION. Introduction . Greetings Scientists and welcome to the first annual Invention Convention ! Have a great idea for an invention? Have you been waiting your whole life to see your idea come to life? Then today is your *lucky* day!

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Simple Machine I N V E N T I O N CONVENTION

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  1. Simple MachineINVENTION CONVENTION

  2. Introduction Greetings Scientists and welcome to the first annual Invention Convention! Have a great idea for an invention? Have you been waiting your whole life to see your idea come to life? Then today is your *lucky* day! Get your thinking caps on and let’s get ready to build!

  3. Task • Your mission today is to use your knowledge of simple machines to create a new and exciting invention that will help make our work easier. • Your invention should for use in one of the following places: • School • Home • Playground • Garden • You will: • Create a blueprintplan with sketches and a detailed descriptions • Model a prototype using recycled materials • Sell your idea to your classmates by creating a detailed advertisement (i.e. video, newspaper, billboard) for your invention

  4. Process • In assigned groups of three, you will brainstorm wonderful invention ideas using words or sketches • Review the website resources to refresh your memory on simple machines and make sure your invention ideas use one or more simple machine concepts • Decide upon one invention idea with your group members. Create your blueprint and list required materials • Create your prototype using recycled materials • Design an advertisement for your product using a video, poster board, skit, etc. Be sure to include what simple machine concepts are present • Then present you invention and advertisement to your classmates!

  5. Resources • Dirtmeister’s Science Reporters: Simple Machines • Inventor's Toolbox • MIKIDS: Simple Machines • BrainpopJr: Simple Machines

  6. Evaluation:Building A Structure

  7. Evaluation:Advertisement Presentation

  8. Conclusion • Congratulations! By showing hard work and great determination, you have completed your mission and created a simple machine invention! • Now that we’ve shared our invention ideas, let’s take a vote and choose one to make a real lifeworking model for use in our community!

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