5 th grader only invention convention design and build an original invention create a backboard to...
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5th Grader OnlyInvention Convention
• Design and build an original invention• Create a backboard to display your
invention at the Invention Convention• Bring your invention to school on Feb.
14• Display your invention during
Winterfest on Feb. 15
The Competition• Winners will be announced on Feb. 24• Prizes will be awarded:• 1st place - $50 Gift Card• Kid’s Choice - $50 Gift Card• 2nd place – $20 Barnes and Noble GC• 3rd place - $10 Barnes and Noble GC• Category Winners - $5 Barnes and
Noble
Judging will be based on:• Creativity: Is it unique and original? • Science and Technology: Does it show
scientific thought? Does it use technology?
• Visual: Is the project neat and appealing to the eye?
• Profitability: Would the inventor be able to make a profit worth the effort?
• Marketability: Would a lot of people buy it?
Important Dates to Remember• Please note: Dates have changed since original
presentation and paperwork went home with students because of the change in Winterfest.
• Here are the new dates:• Inventions due: Feb. 14 by 9:00• Inventions will be judged on Feb. 14• Inventions on display at Winterfest – Feb. 15• Inventors luncheon will be held on
Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Kid’s Choice Winner 2013
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Getting Started on Inventing
• Brainstorm
• What if…
• Survey
• Daydream the future