1. *Adapted from multiples versions found in internet
Somerset Academy M/H
STEM
Invention Convention
*Adapted from multiples versions found in internet
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2. Get Excited!!!
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3. STEM is…
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
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4. Why STEM? STEM is all around you!
From your iPhone (Technology) to your allergy medicine (Science) that you take before going to school – Dolphin Stadium(Engineering) to your parents budgeting for groceries for dinner (Math), STEM is a part of everyday life!
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5. Student Goals Gather information independently
Find connections between school and career
Conduct research and present their findings
Use the Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design Processes to guide their approach to problem solving
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6. What is the Engineering Design Process?
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7. Student Goals, Cont.
Apply mathematical language and skills to solve real-world problems
Communicate effectively in writing
Self assess and reflect on learning
Participate in a variety of competitions
Develop a set of learning habits that will guide students to be successful, lifelong learners
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8. Teachers will:
Assist students in meeting the project goals in every class
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9. Instruction in Core Content Areas
Math - an emphasis on problem solving , critical thinking, data collection and analysis
Science –outline of idea/project, provide back up idea, create hypothesis, identify variables, prototype paper design
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10. STEM in Core Content Areas
History - study historical research, documents, and artifacts to learn about your project
English - connect reading and writing to your project research and presentation
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11. What’s new this year? Paradigm Challenge!
Paradigm Challenge!
Project needs to be aligned to one of the following topics:
Home Fires
Waste Reduction
Personal Health
Food Security
Submit Invention Convention winners to the Paradigm Challenge to compete on the International level for the opportunity to win scholarship prizes
Watch:
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12. When is the Invention Convention? SATURDAY DECEMBER 1st, 2018.
Break Down of the Day:
8-9am Set up projects in the gym with prototype
9-10am Judging of projects (closed to the public; only students allowed in to present projects to the judges)
10-11am Open to the public
11-12pm Awards Presented
12-1pm Clean up
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13. PROJECT TIMELINE
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14. 1st Deadline B Day – 8/30 A Day – 8/31
Create a group of three (3) students
Identify which topic to use
Home Fires
Waste Reduction
Personal Health
Food Security
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15. Step 1 – Select a Topic Selected Topic A. Student What is my interest?
B. Parent
Will I be able to help?
Selected Topic
C. Teacher
Is the project on level?
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16. Step 1A: Select a Topic - Student
What are my interests?
What would I like to learn about?
Do I have a question about something?
Does my project meet the rule requirements?
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17. Step 1B: Select Topic - Parent
Supports and encourages your child to investigate, research, and create in a positive atmosphere
Does the selected project meet the rule requirements?
Do we have the needed materials for the project or know where to purchase or borrow?
Do we have a timeline for the experiment to be done on time?
Ensure your child is meeting the deadlines of the teacher
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18. Step 1C: Select Topic - Teacher
I will review the project proposal and make sure that it meets the requirements
I will also ask:
Is the project at the student’s ability level?
I will provide you with a timeline of due dates for particular pieces of the STEM fair project
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19. Step 2: Identify the Problem (or the Question for you Investigation)
This is a sentence or question about the problem
Example: What type of container will keep my soda cooler longer?
Or I would like to compare the temperature of a glass bottle of soda to a can of soda
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20. Step 3: Collect Background Information
BOOKS: Encyclopedias Topic Books Magazines/Newspapers
RESEARCH about Project Media Center Minimum of 5 references
INTERNET: Websites Search by Topic
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21. Research (will be used for Application)
Must be written in your own words. Do not just print the pages from the computer
Research your topic in books and online
Make notes as you do the research
Paraphrase what you read in your OWN words
Research may be typed or handwritten
You are to have a minimum of five sources
Must list your sources in the bibliography in the correct format
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22. Step 4: Form a Potential Solution
Identify potential solutions to the problem
Use research to identify what has already been developed (if any)
Are there already solutions for this problem? If yes, then  may need to redefine your problem
Pick best solution to test
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23. Step 5: Build/Create a Prototype
Design and create a prototype to test
Prototype will be used to determine if the problem is solved
May need to modify prototype after testing
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24. Step 6: Design an Experiment
Materials List:
All materials used to build prototype and conduct the experiment must be listed:
Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Measuring cup
Etc.
Procedure:
A step by step set of directions on how to build prototype and run experiment.
(Remember to use metric units)
Step 1 – gather all materials
Step 2 – explain how to build prototype
Step 3 – explain how to set up experiment
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25. Step 7: During Experiment
Observe: Watch Look
Record: Notes Journal/Log Results
During the Experiment
Analyze Data: What have I learned from the results?
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26. Step 8: Repeat the Experiment
The experiment is to be repeated at least 3 times.
This is done in order to prove the results are true
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27. Make Charts and Graphs Display data using charts, tables, and graphs
Use the Graph Club or Inspiration program
Choose the correct graphs for your data
Bar-comparison
Pie-percentage
Line-change/time
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28. Step 9: Drawing A Conclusion
This is a sentence or sentences that state what did happen during the experiment. What did you learn from the experiment?
You can also use the conclusion to compare and contrast your results with your trials and the other solutions that already exist (Solutions you found while researching)
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29. Step 10: Application What could the results be used for?
How could I use the knowledge I have gained from the experiment?
How will I use what I have learned?
How could others use the information I have gained from the experiment?
Use your research in this step!!!
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30. The Display Board
Photos
Resources
Prototype Required
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31. Creating Outstanding Display Boards
Be Neat – Avoid frayed or ripped edges of paper, glue globs, lots of cross outs or white outs etc.
Use Colors to Attract Attention – Use no more than three colors on your project board. Too many colors can be distracting
Frame or Matte Your Work – Use construction paper, or other materials, to provide a background for your written work and labels
Choose a Good Title – Titles should be short, catchy and related to your topic
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32. Creating Outstanding Display Boards
Writing Should Be Neat – Everything on your board should be typed, making sure that you use the same fonts and font sizes throughout. Do not go overboard with fonts, font colors or font sizes. Try to keep everything looking uniform.
Spelling Counts – Have an adult check all of your spelling before printing.
Practice the Layout – Before you glue anything to your board, lay it all out to make sure it fits. If items are too small make them larger, if items are to large make them smaller. You do not want things to overlap and you do not want too much white space.
Do Not Glue Any Materials From Your Project* – Only paper and photographs are
allowed on your board. If you want to put materials on your board, take a picture of them and glue that on your board.
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33. Creating Outstanding Display Boards
Do Add Photos and Drawings – This is the best way to clearly shows what you did during your investigation. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR FACE IN THE PICTURES!
Prototype Should be Placed on the Table in Front of Your Board – DO NOT attach the research paper to your backboard.
Select the Right Size* – Choose a board that is no larger than 100cm wide and 95 cm high.
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34. Examples of Displays
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35. Examples of Displays
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36. Examples of Displays
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37. Examples of Displays
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38. Presenting Your Project
Introduce yourself
Give the title of your project
Explain your purpose
Summarize any background information
Discuss briefly how you developed an interest in the topic
Explain how you proceeded
Use your display to support your explanations
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39. Presenting your Project
Emphasize results and conclusions
Point to your exhibit to support your logic. This will help as you present your project logically and sequentially
Tell about applications or suggestions for further study or suggestions to improve your project
Invite questions from the judges
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40. Additional Tips Practice makes perfect!!!!!
Practice in front of friends, teachers, parents
Do not antagonize the judges!
Wear business casual clothing
Do not chew gum, wear extravagant clothing, etc.
People are impressed with good manners!
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41. Additional Tips
Do not stand between the exhibit and the judges, but on the side
Point to lab apparatus, charts, and photographs on display. This will allow you to describe your project in an appropriate sequence
Do not read directly from your project You should know what you are talking about! This is your project!
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42. Amazing Inventions by kids
How to be an inventor?!
Amazing Inventions by kids
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43. Create, Experiment...
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