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Invention Convention Parent Information Night January 13, 2014

Invention Convention Parent Information Night January 13, 2014. First Place Project. Invention Convention Project. Parts of an Invention Project. Duke Energy’s Invention Convention. http://www.icupstate.com/main.html. Important Forms/Papers. Me… An Inventor?.

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Invention Convention Parent Information Night January 13, 2014

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  1. Invention ConventionParent Information NightJanuary 13, 2014

  2. First Place Project

  3. Invention Convention Project

  4. Parts of an Invention Project

  5. Duke Energy’s Invention Convention http://www.icupstate.com/main.html

  6. Important Forms/Papers

  7. Me… An Inventor? Keep an open and curious mind! Always look for ways to improve things!

  8. How do I decide what to invent?

  9. Is your invention a new idea ? • Is your invention your own idea? • Does your invention satisfy the need or want that you identified? • Is your invention usableand could it work? • Is your idea clearly described by a neatly constructed and easy-to-read poster? • Do you have a complete journal or log that clearly describes every step you took in coming up with, researching, planning, drawing, building, and displaying your invention? • Does the drawing of your invention show: • What your invention looks like? • How it works? • All the parts of your invention, with each part labeled? • Is your model or prototype: • As well constructed as you can make it? • A size that fits in the space allowed for in the convention rules? • Can you clearly describe the steps you used in thinking about and developing your invention? • Did people other than you only do work on your invention that was unsafe or too difficult for you to do?

  10. Questions Used by Judges…

  11. Past Inventions…

  12. Make sure your display board: • Fits easily into the space allowed (2ft x 2ft) and still allows plenty of room for your invention model or prototype! • Is neatly arranged and lettered – press-on letters, stenciled letters, and computer signs work well. • Includes the title of your invention. • Includes the purpose of your invention. • Includes a diagram of your invention with labels explaining its parts and how it works. Your display board may also include: • Photos of your invention • Graphs, pictures, and magazine or newspaper clippings that relate to your invention • A jingle, song, or poem about your invention • Results of any surveys and/or research you did involving your invention Have fun with your display board -- let the artist in you show through!

  13. Make sure your notebook includes… • A diagram (labeled sketch) of your invention. • The purpose of your invention and an explanation of the problem you are solving. • A brainstorming list. • Explanation Paragraph and Documentation of research that proves that your product does not already exist. (Sources) • Survey results showing that people would use your invention.

  14. Useful Websites! • www.icupstate.com • http://www.eduplace.com/science/invention/index.html • http://www.ehow.com/list_7424431_invention-ideas-kids_-projects.html • http://www.leslienettling.com/NettlingInventionConvention.html

  15. Important Dates February 24, 2014 Invention Projects Due to Mrs. Bradshaw February 28, 2014 Midway’s Gallery of Inventions 1:50-2:30 PM March 3-4, 2014 Duke Energy Invention Convention

  16. First, Second, and Third Place Winners!

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