Aisd elementary Invention showcase 2013-2014

1. Aisd elementaryInvention showcase 2013-2014 Alvin elementary Campus competition – Feb. 5th Powerpoint by. B.Choules, Rev. 11/13

2. ALVIN ELEMENTARY invention showcase dates • Nov. 19th – Hand out campus packets • Feb. 5th – AE Invention Showcase Competition • “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.”- Thomas Edison

3. What is an inventor? • An inventor is someone who creates something that wasn’t here before. "When you can do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." - George Washington

4. Famous inventors • Richard G. Drew • invented tape. • Ralph Baer invented • the first video game. • Ermal Cleon Fraze invented the • pop top soda can.

5. Famous inventors • Frank Epperson • invented the popsicleas • a kid! • George Nissen invented • the trampoline. • Philo Farnswarth invented the • television as a kid!

6. Ellen video clip onkid inventors

7. I want to be in the invention showcase! Now what do I do? • Ask your teacher for a packet. • Think about what invention you would like to do and come up with a plan! Remember inventions are about trial and error. Keep working until you get it just right! • Present your invention on February 5th at the AE Invention Showcase. “Every child has a dream, to pursue the dream is in every child's hand to make it a reality. One's invention is another's tool... “ - Samuel Morse

8. Judging criteria for inventions Projects will be judged on a 100 point system.

9. STEP 1 – Get an Idea • Identify a Need, Want, or Problem. Look for things in everyday life that could be made easier with a different device. Ask the people around you about their needs, wants, or problems. Make a list in your inventor’s log and then pick your favorite to work on. • Brainstorm Solutions. Make a list in your log of possible solutions. List everything that you think of, even if it seems impossible. • Select a Solution. Look over the list of solutions and pick the best one. Keep in mind your abilities, access to equipment, and time you have to complete your project.

10. STEP 2 – Get an Idea • Do Research. There are 2 key points to research: 1) has anyone already made your invention, and 2) information needed to better understand your problem and help you plan your invention. You must find out if someone already has a patent for your idea. If you use their idea, you are stealing their work and that is “infringement”. To find out if your invention already exists, you can search the US. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. • Apply the Research. Use your research to help answer questions such as; what kind of materials should be used? Are there any hazards to consider? Is there an easier way to build your model? Has anyone already tried and failed? What did you learn from them? Was anyone successful in a related topic? Can you use their findings to help you? Are there any important ideas to help you design your invention? Remember to keep track of all of your research in your inventor’s log.

11. STEP 3 – Build a Model • First, find a place to set up a “workshop” to keep all of your materials, tools, and research during the process. Start by reviewing your research and begin with a sketch of your invention – labeling the drawing helps. Also write down a list of materials and tools you will use. Then start to create the model. There are 2 types of invention models. • Conceptual Models. These models show the concept of the invention, but don’t actually work. They are used if the idea is too large or expensive to do in full-scale, or if the testing would be unsafe, too expensive, or simple not possible. These models show how the idea would work. • Functional Models. These models are working versions of the invention. They are used to test the design and the materials used to refine the invention before the final product is built.

12. STEP 4 – Test the Model • Conceptual Testing. When testing conceptual models, the goal is to see if others understand your model and how it is supposed to work. Ask friends and family to look at the model and offer suggestions on changes you can make to better show your invention’s purpose. • Functional Testing. When testing functional models, the goal is to see if your invention does what it is intended to do consistently. You are also testing the materials, do they work each time? During testing you may find you need to make changes to the materials or design. Remember to write and draw everything in your inventor’s log

13. STEP 5 – Finalize Your Invention • The last step involves going back and reviewing all of your tests and observations, checking over all the changes you’ve made to your invention, and making sure everything makes sense. After all of that is done, it’s time for the final touches: add decorations, color, give it a final name, and put together your presentation for the invention showcase. Congratulations on your hard work!

14. Games for inventions/inventors • Invention Games: • http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/social_studies_games/inventors.html • iKids - http://www.inventivekids.com/games.html • Inventor’s Workshop Game: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/media/games/inventions/ • http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/games/balamory-inventiongame/ • http://www.tvokids.com/games/thinkbig • http://www.uptoten.com/kids/kidsgames-mixedbag-inventionstimeline.html "Man's greatness lies in his power of thought."- Blaise Pascal

15. Invention Resources – BOOKS (AE Library) • Mistakes that Worked; 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be by Charlotte Foltz Jones. – Call # REF 609 JOH • Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor by Emily McCully – Call # E 921 KNI • Balloons Over Broadway:: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet – Call# 921 SAR • POP: The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy – Call# 664.6 MCC • Bright Ideas: The Age of Inventions by Ann Rossi – 609.73 ROS • Eureka! It’s an Airplane by Bendick, Jeanne– Call # 629.13 BEN • Great Discoveries and Inventions that advanced industry and technology by Casanellas, Antonio – Call # 609 CAS • Amazing Inventions by Ian Stevens – Call # 609STE • PLUS MANY MORE INVENTOR AND INVENTION BIOGRAPHIES!!! Check out our AE Library Catalog for more!

16. Invention resources - websites • Websites • Children’s Museum of Houston: http://www.cmhouston.org/inventors-showcase/. • By Kids For Kids: www.build-it-yourself.com • Invention Dimension: http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html • Invent Now: www.invent.org/index.asp • United States Patent and Trademark Offices (for kids): www.uspto.gov/go/kids • About Inventors: http://inventors.about.com/ • Inventor Ed: www.inventored.org/k-12 • Academy of Applied Science: www.aas-world.org • Partnership for America’s Future, Inc.: http://nmoe.org/competitions.htm • Celebrating the Achievements of Children: www.amazingkids.com • Big Learning: www.biglearning.com • The Kids Hall of Fame: www.thekidshalloffame.com • ExploraVision Awards: www.exploravision.org • Kid Inventors” Day Website: http://www.kidinventorsday.com/quotes.htm “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” - Marie Curie

17. More resources Pebble Go Database videos Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor – Call# VC B Franklin • AE Library page under Eagle Links • www.pebblego.com • Go to Biographies – Inventors • Social Studies – Long Ago and Today

18. Did you know there is a kid inventors’ day? • January 17th is K.I.D. or Kid Inventors’ Day! • This is also Benjamin Franklin’s birthday – who invented the first swim flippers at the age of 12! • Website: http://www.kidinventorsday.com/

19. Bibliography • Most information was used from the following: • http://www.cmhouston.org/inventors-showcase/ • AISD Elementary Invention Showcase 2013-2014 Additional Information Packet provided by AISD. • Video linked from YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSvMbK0x6cA . • http://www.kidinventorsday.com/. • http://mom.me/parenting/3937-best-kid-inventions-history/