My students just finished up a unit called New Fangled Ideas where they learned about different inventors and their inventions. During the process of this study they learned to think like an inventor. Their final project was to come up with an idea for an invention, apply for a patent, make a model and diagram, and write an advertisement that would convince people that their invention was a good idea. We had a wide variety of very creative and interesting ideas and presentations. Some presentations involved puppets, songs, and skits. Many of them also had great promotions if you wanted to purchase their invention. It was lots of fun. Parents and other elementary classes were invited to come view the inventions and hear their presentations. Here is a sampling of some of their ideas. 
In Yong invented the Mirror Man. It has a bottle in one hand and a cotton ball in the other. The Mirror Man is programed to wash your mirrors and windows.
I love this one. Joshua created the Anty Be Gone. One big problem in Nicaragua is that ants get into the dog food. Joshua came up with an idea to solve it. All you need is a dog, rope, pulley and a dog bowl. When the dog runs away from the bowl it goes up and ants can't reach it. When he runs toward the bowl, it lowers so he can eat. I guess you might have to train your dog for this one.
Jacob invented the room cleaner. He really doesn't like cleaning his room, but his new invention should make that process much simpler and more fun. In the picture above, the first graders are listening to Jacob's presenation of his invention.
Lily made the High Helper. Some of the shorter kids in the classroom have a hard time doing their jobs of cleaning the white board and turning off the fans. This invention is for them. It has an arm with an eraser and another arm with a tool for switching the fans on and off.
Kelsey made the Tall Sandals. These were designed to help you reach high places. The sandals make it easy to get them on and off. No running in these though lest you sprain an ankle.
In Yong invented the Mirror Man. It has a bottle in one hand and a cotton ball in the other. The Mirror Man is programed to wash your mirrors and windows.
I love this one. Joshua created the Anty Be Gone. One big problem in Nicaragua is that ants get into the dog food. Joshua came up with an idea to solve it. All you need is a dog, rope, pulley and a dog bowl. When the dog runs away from the bowl it goes up and ants can't reach it. When he runs toward the bowl, it lowers so he can eat. I guess you might have to train your dog for this one.
Jacob invented the room cleaner. He really doesn't like cleaning his room, but his new invention should make that process much simpler and more fun. In the picture above, the first graders are listening to Jacob's presenation of his invention.
Lily made the High Helper. Some of the shorter kids in the classroom have a hard time doing their jobs of cleaning the white board and turning off the fans. This invention is for them. It has an arm with an eraser and another arm with a tool for switching the fans on and off. 
Kelsey made the Tall Sandals. These were designed to help you reach high places. The sandals make it easy to get them on and off. No running in these though lest you sprain an ankle.
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