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Invention Conventio

nChallenge: Dare to create something new, different or better.

We are Committed Individuals

Problem:

“Indoor play is not fun!”

What is the Problem? In what ways is indoor play a problem

for you or your friends?

Can students be challenged to develop new, different, and better ideas that can be considered for use during playtime?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CEcEm7ZGE

Why Not?

Problem: In 1996, 11-year-old Richie Stachowski wanted to speak to his father underwater while on vacation.

Water Talkie Inventor

Why Not?

Problem: In 1994, 10-year-old Massachusetts native Kathryn “KK” Gregory was playing in the snow when her wrists began to hurt from the cold.

“Wristies”Inventor

Why Not? Bananagrams Innovator

Will You Commit to Solving our Problem

as an Inventor or Innovator ?

Inventor Is someone who creates something new

Innovator Is someone who finds a better way of

doing something

Will You Commit to: identifying one specific problem with

indoor play? working by yourself or with others to

bring your idea to life? brainstorming a variety of ideas to

possibly solve this problem? selecting an idea to plan, create, test

out, revise? allowing GHS to implement your ideas?

Invention Convention

When: February 25, 2016Where:

Glen Head School

Who: Committed IndividualsWhat: Inventions & Innovations for

Indoor PlayWhy: To Make a Difference in the Lives of

Others

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problem

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideas

or

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all options

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to create

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototype (model)

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototype (model)Step 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observations

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototype (model)Step 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observationsStep 7*- Make revisions to improve upon your idea

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototypeStep 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observationsStep 7*- Make revisions to improve upon your ideaStep 8*- Conduct another test

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototypeStep 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observationsStep 7*- Make revisions to improve upon your ideaStep 8*- Conduct another test

*These steps continue until you are satisfied that your model is the best it can be

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototypeStep 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observationsStep 7*- Make revisions to improve upon your ideaStep 8*- Conduct another test

*These steps continue until you are satisfied that your model is the best it can be

Step 9- Create a finished product

Design Process:

Step 1 – Identify a problemStep 2- Brainstorm ideasStep 3- Consider all optionsStep 4- Select one idea to createStep 5- Begin to build a prototype (model)Step 6- Test your prototype for the first time and make observationsStep 7*- Make revisions to improve upon your ideaStep 8*- Conduct another test

*These steps continue until you are satisfied that your model is the best it can be

Step 9- Create a finished productStep 10-Prepare your presentation

How Do We Get Started Complete registration packet Attend a Design Workshop-Jan. 8th

Submit your proposal by Jan. 22th for review

Start inventing or innovating!