Let’s invent a solution to a problem right now!
Identifying:
Take 3 minutes to write down as many problems as you can. What bothers you? What problems does your family face? What about your community?
Let’s discuss the problems you brainstormed.�
Speed Round Invention!
Pick one of the problems. Which problem of the ones mentioned would you like to solve?
Brainstorm solutions to the problem you chose.
Understanding:
Take 5 minutes to research this problem and solution online.
What solutions might already exist? (Amazon, Google, etc.)�
Speed Round Invention!
Speed Round Invention!
Designing:
Take 5 minutes to sketch out potential designs on paper. �
Building & Testing:
Take 5 minutes to build with materials you have on hand.�
Marketing:
Design a logo
Design an advertisement
Write a pitch!
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Speed Round Inventing - Alternate Version - using scenarios and simple materials (see next slides)
Simple building materials can include:
pipe cleaners
play doh
or
students may simply sketch out their ideas!
Speed Round Inventing!
Animal Road Rescue!
Squirrels love to dash across the road as soon as the car moves!
What would you invent to protect animals on the road?
Create a pipe cleaner model for the following scenarios!
Dish Disaster!
There’s a huge puddle of water after washing the dishes. What would you invent to prevent or clean up the spill?
Speed Round Inventing!
School Supplies Saver!
After a day of fun, it’s a challenge to keep track of all of your new school supplies.
What would you invent to keep track of your school supplies?
Create a pipe cleaner model for the following scenarios!
Phone on the Loose
Uh oh! Your phone always seems to disappear when you need it!
What would you invent to keep track of your phone?
Speed Round Inventing!
Shoe Saver
Oh no! You stepped in a puddle of dirt with your brand new sneakers!
What would you invent to save your shoes?
Create a pipe cleaner model for the following scenarios!
Outfit Picker
It’s so hard to pick a cool, new outfit for school each day!
What would you invent to solve this problem?