2. Will you invent the future? Your Life Formula 100 is a national competition to discover the UK’s most creative and inventive young minds.

3. We want you to tell us….. What would you invent and why?

4. Make 2016 the Year You Invent The Future What would you invent and why?

5. Save lives Solve our planet’s problems Change our world Transform the way we think Use Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths to invent the future Why invent?

6. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are already a part of everyday life whether it’s your hobbies, keeping fit or entertainment. More and more jobs now require STEM skills.

7. Your Life changes when you choose STEM subjects youtube.com/playlist?list=PLShE9cja4xf8SHPoIk9_V_KrKsKquIiN0 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLShE9cja4xf8SHPoIk9_V_KrKsKquIiN0 For an exciting and successful future career you will need a background in STEM subjects. Do you want to work in sport, film, fashion, photography, politics or journalism?

8. Wouldn’t it be great if there was something that could…? Everything we use was invented by someone. From the pen we write with to the clock on the wall, from our lunchbox to our pencil case, somebody first had to have the idea. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths are the basis of innovation.

9. Invention has changed our world Think about the: physics of a paper clip chemistry of ‘Post It’ note glue biology of personalised medicine engineering in a mobile phone maths of programming a mobile phone app

10. Last year’s winning ideas: Use your fridge as a heater Network your jewelry Hike with a hands-free umbrella kit Write with a pen that predicts your mood Maximise safety with an aviation emergency mechanism Save lives with a diabetic medical kit

11. How to enter The competition is open to 11-16 year olds There are two age categories: 11-13 and 14-16 Include your name, age, school, email address and phone number Email your entry to formula100@yourlife.org.uk The closing date is April 10 th 2016

12. Entries will be judged on the following criteria: Originality/Innovation Creativity Practicality/Usefulness Presentation Style/Communication How to enter

13. Winning entries in each category receive: £1000 for the school iPad for the student plus more exciting prizes to be announced

14. How to enter 6 shortlisted entrants will be invited to take part in creating an Invent the Future video showcasing their invention for the Your Life YouTube Channel. Viewers will be asked to vote for their favourite invention. Videos with the most ‘likes’ will earn points that count towards their final score. You can promote your video by sharing with your family/friends and school.

15. Make 2016 the Year You Invent The Future Lesson 1: Activity 1 What is invention?

16. Creativity Science Innovation Project Eureka Mathematics Ingenious Originality Ingenuity Imagination Ideas Business Invention New Enterprise Engineering Technology Improve Management Thought Resourceful Resilient Concept Plan Application What is the link between the words in the coloured groups?

17. Make 2016 the Year You Invent The Future Lesson 1: Activity 2 Changing the World

18. Changing the World Sometimes the greatest inventions are those that transform our lives in unexpected ways. How did each of these inventions change the world? What was the world like before this invention? If this invention didn’t exist then how would our lives be more difficult? What is the STEM behind this invention? What background science is necessary?

19. Steam turbine – not only a portable power source but also paving the way to the generation of electricity and the modern world. Pneumatic tyre – allowing personal transportation for the first time and vehicles that were no longer bound by tracks. Reinforced concrete – new material that changes how we live. Motion pictures – transforming mass entertainment. The personal computer – changing how we live, work and communicate. Historical Inventions

20. The World Wide Web Gene sequencing Digital cameras Nanotechnology Inventions that changed this generation

21. The internet of things Drone technology Robotics, automation and artificial intelligence 3D Printing / molecular assembly Living walls Contemporary inventions that will shape our future

22. A successful invention needs… What would you invent and why? Creative idea Foundational science Business plan Solve a problem Provide a service The next gadget The next Big Thing?

23. We want you to tell us…. What would you invent and why? Lesson 2

24. Plan your winning entry Blueprint notes for your invention Script for your clip Storyboard your presentation

25. Writing a Script Key words Key message Memorable lines Don’t forget to include just your first name, age and school at the beginning of your video entry

26. Filming Your Entry Production checklist: Format ⃞ Location/Sets ⃞ Script/Storyboard ⃞ Equipment/Lighting ⃞ Camera Shot List ⃞ Props and Prototypes ⃞ Video Editing ⃞

27. Helpful Resources Your Life website yourlife.org.uk yourlife.org.uk Your Life YouTube channel youtube.com/YourLifeTeam youtube.com/YourLifeTeam How to storyboard, even if you can’t draw youtube.com/watch?v=ux_Em1lVsjI youtube.com/watch?v=ux_Em1lVsjI British Science Association CREST Awards britishscienceassociation.org/crest-awards britishscienceassociation.org/crest-awards STEM Clubs Association stemclubs.net/ stemclubs.net/