Day 1

Discuss the history of invention. Students record their inventions in their journals. Homework: 1 hour.

Day 2

Discuss famous inventors and kid inventors. Students work on their inventions. Homework: 1 hour.

Day 3

Discuss the history of the US Patent Office. Students work on their inventions. Homework: 1 hour.

Day 4

 

Student's take a pop quiz (provided) and win prizes. Homework: Students finish their presentations for next day's competition.

Day 5

Presentations begin. Students vote for their favorites. Grand prizes are given.