Bernhard Moos School
Invention Convention
“Where Inventive Minds Create the Future”
By: Lutz,
Schneider, Brandes, Stone, & Morales
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Standards for
Grade Level(s): 6th |
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State Goal # |
Area |
CAS
Letter |
CFS
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1 |
A |
1-7 |
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1 |
C |
1-3 |
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3 |
A |
1-6 |
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3 |
B |
3 |
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3 |
C |
1-3 |
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4 |
A |
1-7 |
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4 |
B |
1-2 |
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4 |
C |
1-3 |
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5 |
A |
1-7 |
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11 |
Science
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C |
1-6 |
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15 |
E |
1-2 |
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15 |
B |
1 |
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Task: It has
come to our attention that Moos Elementary School is in need of a new
computer lab. Due to too few computers
and excessive use, the computers have broken down. As luck would have it, The Invention Convention Committee has
contacted our school with news of an upcoming contest. The winning prize would enable our school
to update our computer lab with state of the art equipment. Also, the winning team will receive a lap
top computer with free internet access for one year. Your task
as a group will be to create an invention.
You are to develop a unique original product that can be used to
enhance people’s daily lives. Your
group will research different inventors and their inventions. The
Invention Convention Committee will be coming to Moos School to judge your
entries. Entries will be judged on
the following: 1.
Originality 2.
Usefulness 3.
Practicality 4.
Cost efficiency |
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Process: |
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1. You will
be divided into groups of four different specialists. Each specialist will be given a role
according to his or her credentials. Roles: Research Specialist – will
focus on inventors from the past and how his or her inventions contributed to
everyday living. Invention Critic – will
review research, present findings, and make recommendations to the group. Artistic Director – will
design and create a working model of new invention. Recorder – will
document all necessary data relating to invention. 2. Each
group will research different inventors to determine how his or her
inventions enhanced people’s daily lives.
3.
As a group,
you will brainstorm to design your own unique invention. Once designed, you are to create a working
model of your invention. 4.
We will have a class discussion about what is
expected from each member of the group.
You will receive an individual and group grade on this project. Remember that you need to work as a
team! |
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Resources |
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Description |
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http://web.mit.edu/invent/h-main.html |
Inventor’s Handbook for Children |
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http://mustang.coled.umn.edu/inventing/inventing.html |
What it takes to become an inventor |
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www.surfnetkids.com/invent.htm |
Inventors, inventions and advice on inventing |
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http://www.cbc4kids.cbc.ca/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/default.html |
CBC4Kids: History of Inventions |
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Traces the history of ancient inventions |
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http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/inventions/bell_alexanderg.html |
World Almanac for Kids- biographies on famous inventors |
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Encyclopedia |
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Children of Invention |
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Books |
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Imagination or Invention? (Breakthrough : Strategies) |
by: Zaner Bloser |
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What a Great Idea! Inventions That Changed the World |
by: Stephen M. Tomecek |
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Ancient Inventions |
by: Peter James |
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Scaffolding Lessons: |
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Assessment: |
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