Inventions

=Project Name: Inventions=

Part 1
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Project Description:
Work with a partner and create a new invention. This should be something that someone could use and can be manufactured and sold by your company. Items that already exist, or are not school appropriate will not be allowed.
 * Rules:** Students must submit drawn plans before they begin constructing the project. You may use addition materials other than those provided with teacher permission. Items not based on reality will also not be allowed. No magic!

Criteria: (what needs to be handed in)

 * Invention
 * Package for invention
 * Company Name & Logo
 * Inventing a Product Sheet (@ the bottom of the page)
 * PowerPoint Explanation and sales pitch
 * Advertisement for your invention (should be part of the PowerPoint)

The following key terms should be used and explained in your write-ups as it pertains to your project.
Design Demographic Patent Packaging Logo

Presentation of Data
 * Students will have to create a Product or Invention
 * The Invention should work
 * Students will build a full size model of this invention, unless a full size model would be unrealistic where a 1/2 or 1/4 scale could be more beneficial
 * Students will develop a company including name and logo.
 * Students will make a package for the product depicting the company name and logo.

Links

 * US Patent Office
 * Everyday Edisons
 * Just when you thought all the good ideas were taken...
 * More Good Ideas
 * more and more
 * Inventions from kids
 * Choose a color scheme or logo that fits your needs!
 * Official Seal Generator
 * Logo Maker!
 * http://technostalker.blogspot.com

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=PART 2- Mailing Precious Cargo=

Timeline: 1 Week
USPS will put your design to the TEST [|How It's Made- Mail]
 * Students will need to design and build a device to transport 4 crackers over 60 miles through the United States Postal Service. Each group will receive a 6"x9" envelope, foam and 4 Saltine crackers. The crackers must be "usable" when they return- ie no covering the cracker in hotglue!!
 * Students will also weigh their crackers before and after shipping in efforts to find the percentage of survival.
 * Students will address both the destination and return address and write "C/O Reynolds"

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