Inventions

Concepts to be Covered

- Design and construct an adaptive device to solve a problem experienced by some people with physical disabilities

- Research the history of a technology, and then design a new technology for the future

- Take a look at past inventions and new inventions to make improvements on an everyday object or create a brand new product

The Great Inventors Part 1 - Charlie Brown

The Great Inventors Part 2 - Charlie Brown

The Great Inventors Part 3 - Charlie Brown

Rubric for Invention Project

1.) Students will make improvements on an everyday object

--OR-- They will invent a new product

2.) Students will work together in groups of 2 or 3

- Everyone brainstorms ideas and shares ideas

- Decide on jobs: writer, drawer, colorer, assembler

- All names listed on product or drawing, on ad, and on paragraph

3.) Students will create their product using paper, tape, glue, etc.

--OR-- Provide a DETAILED and COLORFUL drawing of the invention

4.)  Students will create a magazine ad for the product, including:

- Title of product

- A picture

- Price of the product

- Why it would “cool” for someone to buy?

5.) Students will write a paragraph of their product:

- Remember - at least 5 sentences, correct spelling, grammar, punctuation!

- How did you come up with the idea?

- Who makes it and How would it be made?

- What does the product do?

- Is it on the market, why or why not?

- Why is it useful and be beneficial to others?

SCORING --- TOTAL 35 points

* Invention Idea or Improvement Idea ____________ 5 points

* Group participation __________ 5 points

* Creation product (made or detailed drawing) ___________ 10 points

* Magazine Ad ___________ 5 points

* Paragraph ___________ 10 points

Remember to always try, give it your best, and ask questions when you need any help!  Happy Science Day!

Contact Info:

Mrs. Gail Boe

6th Grade Teacher

Washington Elementary

gboe@newulm.k12.mn.us