Invention Fair: STEMs Project

Due: Tuesday February 12 – 13, 2013

The following information should be on the front of your poster. (More can be on there, but the following things are required):

Problem (Why did you choose to invent this?) Materials (list) and cost

Title of Invention Pictures (Can be printed or drawn, but should show your process and/or people using the invention)

Solution (Did your invention do what you wanted it to do? How?) Diagram (Make a DRAWING of your invention and label the parts.)

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

Step 1: Learning About Inventors

When you read about inventors, you will learn that their inventions were made to fill a need. Successful inventors:

· Keep an open and curious mind. They look for better ways to do things and do not resist change.

· Gather as much information as they can before they begin to invent.

· Go through a lot of trial & error as they seek a solution. They do not give up.

· Continue to improve their products.

 

Step 2: Finding an Idea

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” Your idea for an invention will come from something that you or someone you know needs. Ask people what they need, or brainstorm (Name a object, in 10 minutes list everything wrong with it, and find a way to correct some of the problems.) Your ideas for solving the problems can be a big step toward inventing a new or improved product. It may also be a new process for doing something instead of a product. For example, it may be a better way of memorizing a list of objects, or a new card game.

 

Step 3: Research and Planning

To be successful, you need a plan which should include all the steps you can think of from beginning to end. Ask questions like: What can I read about that will help? Who can I talk to about solving problems and planning? What materials will I need? How can I control the cost? What steps should I follow? How much time should I allow for each step? How can I test my invention? Don’t be surprised if you have to change your plans along the way, so keep an open mind for change. You may even discover a better way of completing a certain step.

 

Step 4: Developing and Testing

· Follow your plan step by step. If you come to a difficult part, find an expert to talk to. Try different things until you overcome the difficulty. DON’T GIVE UP!

· If your invention is a new way to do something, describe your process in a written one-page brochure. Give ALL important details of your process. Test your idea to show it works and results of testing should be in your report.

· Make plans to display your invention poster.  Your display should attract people. Eye-catching materials help. An inventor has to sell people on his/her idea. You are judged on this.

 

 

INVENTION FAIR: STEMs GRADE REPORT

 

Inventor________________________ Period_____

 

 

Name of Invention__________________________________

PROJECT POSTER

Name/Teacher/Period on Back	5 pts.
Research & Development Form on Back	5 pts.
Problem (front)	5 pts.
Materials and Cost (front)	5 pts.
Title (front / center)	5 pts
Pictures (printed/drawn on front under title)	5 pts.
Solution (front)	5 pts.
Diagram (front)	5 pts.
INVENTION
Useful / Solves a problem	10 pts.
Creative / Original (Hasn’t been done)	10 pts.
Evidence of a working Invention (in class)	10 pts.

PRESENTATION/OTHER

On Time (1-2 days late is -10 / 3-5 days late is -20 / Zero if not in a week after due date)	10 pts.
Voice Projection	5 pts.
Explanation / Answered any questions	15 pts

Final Grade____________________

 

 

SCHOOL INTENT TO INVENT FORM

 

 

 

INVENTOR

(Student: FIRST & LAST NAME): _________________________________

GRADE: _____________  

SCIENCE TEACHER (FIRST & LAST NAME): ________________________________

SCHOOL Hopewell Middle School

 

Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s): _______________________________________

 

Invention Name: ______________________________________________________

 

A brief description of the invention: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I have ensured to the best of my ability that my invention is original by taking the following steps: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I will be using the following materials in my invention: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I will practice science safety rules at all times.

 

Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date: ______________________

 

 

 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Student Full Name: _________________________________________

 

Answer each of the following questions briefly to provide a short overall description of the research and development work done on your invention. Use additional pages if necessary. Be sure your answers are readable.

1. What did I read that helped me with my invention?



2. Who did I talk to about solving problems and planning properly?



4. How did I control the cost of my invention?

5. What steps did I follow; what problems did I have to overcome?



6. How did I test my invention or process?