1. Invention Convention
2014

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. Kid’s Choice Winner 2013

7. Make it appealing!

8. Winner’s Board

9. Problems at School can Inspire!

10. Pets can inspire an idea.

12. Draw a diagram so it is easy to follow.

13. Highlight your
strengths

15. Use items you have
around the house...

16. Hobbies and Sports can inspire!

17. Use
step by step
instructions...
with pictures

18. Use pictures of your
invention in action

19. Helping the environment is a hot topic.

20. Use 3-D accents

21. Use color!

22. More Color

23. Use before and
after photos

24. More before and after photos

25. Solve A
Problem

26. Get help when
using adult tools

27. Add a Unique Feature

28. Make a Model to Demonstrate

29. Make your product
sound appealing

30. Grab the Judge’s Attention

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