A ppt. that describes the inventions project for PVIS.

1. INVENTION
PROJECT
6th Grade Inventors

2. The Invention
 The invention project takes the
students through the steps of the
scientific method and helps them
connect this process to a real-world
situation.
 The idea is for the students to create
simple solutions for simple problems.

3. Past Invention Examples
 One student created a shield to put
on a cereal box.
– This helped him to avoid spilling cereal
when he sat down to eat breakfast.
 One student created a mop that
attached to a grocery cart.
– This invention allowed the grocery cart
to clean the store while the shopper
walked through the store.

4. Interviews
 Due Date: September 21, 2012
 Students should first answer the set of
questions for themselves.
 Then, they must choose 2 other people
to interview. These can be parents,
other family members, neighbors, etc.
 The interviews should help the students
think of possible invention ideas.

5. Name of Invention
 Thestudents should come up with a
catchy name that also tells what the
invention does.
– The “Meckster 3000” might be a catchy
name, but it doesn’t give you a good
idea about what my product can do.
 Due Date: 9/28/12

6. Purpose
 Due Date: 9/28/12
 This section answers 2 questions:
– 1.) What problem are you trying to
solve? This should be written in the
form of a question. (Ex. How can the
inventor stop the cereal from pouring all
over the table?)
– 2.) Why is your problem something that
needs a solution?

7. Hypothesis
 Due Date: 10/4/12
 What is your invention idea, and how will it
solve the problem.
 This must be written using the proper “if -
then” format.
– Ex. If the inventor builds a shield, then the
cereal will pour into the bowl without spilling
on the table.
 Also, write about why you think your
invention will work.

8. Materials
 Due Date: 10/12/12
 Create a list of all of the materials
you think you will use to create your
project. Be as specific as possible.
 If you think you need buttons, state
how big they need to be and how
many you will use.

9. Procedure
 Due Date: 10/12/12
 State step-by-step how you will build
your invention.
 Be as specific and detailed as
possible.
 Do not use first person.
– Say “The inventor” instead of “I.”

10. Sketch
 Due Date: 10/19/12
 This should be a sketch of what you
think your invention will look like.
Must include a scale measure (e.g. 1
cm: 2 inches)
 It should be drawn neatly and should
have some color.

11. Model
 Due Date: 10/26/12
– Please do not bring this to school until
the final due date.
 You should create a small working
model of your invention.
 Please see Mr. Swords early on in
the project if you need help getting
supplies.

12. Data
 Due Date: 11/2/12
 Discuss the invention process.
– How many times did you have to change or
tweak things in order for your invention to
work?
– How much would it cost if you sold it in the
store?
 This section must also include a
chart/graph or pictures of your invention.

13. Conclusion
 Due Date: 11/2/12
 This section should be a reflection
on the invention process.
 What did you learn about inventing?
 How would you change things if you
had to do it over again?

14. Oral Presentation
 The students should complete the
outline in the invention packet and
be ready to give a brief presentation
about their invention to the rest of
the class.
 They must be able to show their
invention model and their invention
board.

15. Invention Glog
 Students will create an invention
Glog to present to the class.
 All of the sections of the scientific
method must be linked within the
Glog to headings (
– Ex. Make a heading “prodedure” in your glog
that links to the procedure document you
made.”
 AllGlogs must be organized,
creatively designed, and colorful.
 Ads must be linked to Glog as well.

16. Invention AD
 You will be creating an Advertisement
by video, audio, or digital poster during
the days of Nov 6-9.
 Must advertise
– What your invention is:
– How it solves the problem:
– Demonstrates its use.
 Use your creativity to create the ad.
 Video tutorials to use software
available on Mr. Swords website.

17. Final Details
 We plan to work on the invention
Glogs and advertisements in class
November 6-9
 Students will do final edits on Google
document sections of the Scientific
Method and link sections to the glog.
 The invention final due date will
be 11/16/2012.
– The students must have their invention
Glog, Advertisement, and model ready
to hand in on that day during
Homeroom.