a.) Identify the problem

• • • Where do you see a problem?

    • Can the problem be improved with an invention?

    • Does the problem exist for a child, a teenager, an adult, boys, girls, pet owners, musicians, tv lovers, or who?

b.) Explore

• • • Research products that are similar or already created. Can it be improved? Is your idea different?

    • What materials will you need?

c.) Design

• • • Must submit a detailed drawing/plan to teacher before moving on to the creation stage.

d.) Create

• • • Work together to build your invention or prototype.

e.) Try it out

• • • Does it solve your original problem?

    • Will your audience like how easy it is to use or how it looks?

f. ) Make it better

• • • Revise and edit as many times as needed to ensure a successful product.