Invention Convention 2014

5th Grader Only Invention 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

Make it appealing!

Winner’s Board

Problems at School can Inspire!

Pets can inspire an idea.

Draw a diagram so it is easy to follow.

Highlight your strengths

Use items you have around the house...

Hobbies and Sports can inspire!

Use step by step instructions... with pictures

Use pictures of your invention in action

Helping the environment is a hot topic.

Use 3-D accents

Use color!

More Color

Use before and after photos

More before and after photos

Solve A Problem

Get help when using adult tools

Add a Unique Feature

Make a Model to Demonstrate

Make your product sound appealing

Grab the Judge’s Attention

Getting Started on Inventing Brainstorm What if… Survey Daydream the future