Invention Convention                                                                                    

                                                Project Planning Worksheet                                                                            

 

 

List Ideas:

 

*    __________________________________________________________________

 

  • __________________________________________________________________

 

      *   __________________________________________________________________   

 

 

Support Your Ideas:

 

*  Which one seems best?________________________________________________

 

      *  Why?______________________________________________________________

 

      *  Can I REALLY build/make it? Yes or No?________________________________   

 

  • What do I NEED to make it? __________________________________________

 

 

      Information

 

  • What do I need to find our more about my idea (list materials, books, periodicals, tools, etc. which help describe and explain how to MAKE the idea become real? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

  • Survey your relatives and Friends to see if your idea(s) will really be worth the effort. Jot down the results of your survey, which may include suggestions to improve or make it more practical for further consideration._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

  • Log the information gathered: Think of terms such as “where”, “who”, and “what”. “WHERE” means “where” you will build/make your idea real. “WHO” means “who” gave you good suggestions or honest sensible opinions about your idea. “WHAT” means “what” obstacles, costs, problems or solutions; equipment/supplies or help is available to see you through completing your invention.

“WHERE”_________________________________________________________

“WHO”___________________________________________________________

“WHAT”__________________________________________________________

 

                                                                  Invention Convention                                                                                    

                                                Project Planning Worksheet    

 

1.      1.      Is my idea practical (will it have ordinary useful value)?_______________ _______________________________________________________________

 

2.      2.      Is my idea new or an improvement of a previously developed device or process?_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

 

 

3.      3.      Is my idea SAFE? Will it be free of potential hazards which could harms someone or damage something? ___________________________________

                 _______________________________________________________________

 

 

4.      4.      Is it too expensive or time-consuming to really make? _________________ _______________________________________________________________

 

 

5.      5.      Are the materials really availavle for me to build or make my idea come true? _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

 

 

6.      6.      Poll People: Would they REALLY use the idea that I want to invent? ___ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________                                                                       

 

 

7.      7.      What does my idea look like?  Draw a diagram/illustration or attach a photograph of it below.

 

 

Nine Steps to Duval County's

Invention/Innovation Convention

 

Remember--     Inventions are useful things and have not been previously been made.

Innovations are new products, processes, or services or    an improvement of an existing product, process, or service.

 

1.  Look for problems that need solving.

 

2.  Begin and maintain a dated log.

 

3.  Use your imagination.

 

4.  Plan your invention.

 

5.  Test and research to make sure the invention will work.

 

6.  Draw your invention.

 

7.  Make a model of your invention.

 

8.  Name your invention and create an advertisement.

 

9.  Enter the Invention Convention/Science Fair at John Stockton on

   THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27TH 2003

 

1st Place Winners for each grade level are eligible to enter Duval County's  Invention Convention.  Individual students are limited to ONE entry per year at the county level.

 

The following rules will apply:

            1.  Inventions will be displayed and judged without the student present.

            2.  No electricity will be provided, battery powered inventions must be able to                sustain a one half day display.

            3.  No liquids, including water, may be displayed.

            4.  The decision of the judges is final.

 

All entries will be judged on:

            1. Originality, uniqueness, novelty.

            2. Usefulness, solves a problem or need, and is marketable.

            3. The log (please date entries, keep the entries short and easy to read).

            4. The illustrated poster which advertises the invention.

            5. The STUDENT constructed model of the invention.