Successful student inventions are unique, creative, and solve a problem. If you are looking for ideas for the type of inventions that move forward in competition, click here for some examples of last year's winning inventions at the state level. 

You will need to register your invention under one of these sectors. If you are feeling stuck between 2 or more sectors, pick either! Not too big of a deal :)

Below are some options and samples for students to use when they create their Invention Logs. An Invention Log is required for participation in the Invention Convention, however the exact templates below are not required. Feel free to use any of these options or a student-created template, as long as the student documents their invention process in some way. 

Students must create a display board to share their invention with the judges. Below are some options. Students can either create a trifold display board (similar to a science fair project), or they can create a digital slideshow display board. 

For K-2nd students: There can be permitted use of notecards and/or simple parent prompting (but not interview style). Video must run continuously with no editing or production interruptions. 2-6 minutes in length recommended. 

For 3rd-4th students: It is permitted to use notecards but no parent prompting. 4-6 minutes in length recommended. 

For 5th-12th students: No notecards or prompting. 4-6 minutes in length recommended. 

Please refer to the "Requirements" Page for specific rules and requirements for video pitch submission. 

Please see the rubric below for details on how your invention process will be scored. All judges will use this rubric. 

The website below includes lessons and activities that parents or teachers can use with students to spark their creativity and prepare them to be inventors.