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In 17  Invention Project Name___________ 

Period______ 

PurposeThe purpose of this project is to understand how the process of inventing a new product

occurs. Developing a new product involves using our creative abilities along with our

knowledge of how things work. The more we understand about how things work, the

 previous history of our area of interest, and are alert of our surroundings, the betterchance we have of thinking up and developing solutions to problems that lead to

inventions.

In this project, you will research an invention, including who the inventor was, the

 process they used to arrive at the invention, describe the invention and its development

date and its impact on society. ou will also describe what a patent is, and e!plain thedifference between the three types of patents as well as why a patent is important.

"inally, to #ualify for the highest grade on this project, you will have the chance to

describe and create a model of your invention.

Expectations$rovide at least four reference book notes. Include the book title, the author, page

number, and the information that you learned.

$rovide least four website reference notes. Include the website title, the address, and the

information that you learned.

$repare a poster board and presentation. our hand drawn pictures should illustrate the

invention you have chosen to highlight, along with a brief written description of the

illustration. It should highlight interesting facts and you should include information aboutits impact on society.

"inally, if you chose to put out the effort for the highest grade, you have the opportunity

to show an invention you have created. ou will need to define your invention, showhow it would operate, include a model if possible, and its impact on society.

The total length of the supporting paper from the reference books and websites ideallywould be 7%% words, which is about two written pages.

& helpful website to get you started is found at'www.invent.org

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Grading Rubric

( )tudent develops an invention that improves a situation or meets a specific need.The project shows high standards and evidence that all reference book work is

 provided, web page work is provided, and an appropriate review of impact on

society, the presentation includes information on an e!isting invention with atleast three drawings along with supporting information and additional drawings

or model regarding their own invention complete with detailed e!planations. The

invention includes information on how this will fill a specific need or improve asituation.

* The project shows high standards and evidence that all reference book work is provided, web page work is provided, and an appropriate review of invention

impact on society, the presentation includes information on an e!isting invention

with at least three drawings along with supporting information. &n invention may

 be included, but does not specify what need it will improve.

+ The project includes the necessary reference materials, but does not clearly

identify an invention or its impact to society. The presentation is made, but lackseither in the drawings or the e!planations.

1 $roject is missing essential reference materials and does not identify impact onsociety. The presentation is incomplete either in drawings or e!planations

or failure to present.

% ot enough information to make a judgment.

This project will represent 200 points, evenly split between your test and homeworkcategory.

Grading checklist: -----umber of reference books used in this project four re#uested/

 -----umber of websites referenced four re#uested/

 -----$oster paper with three hand illustrated drawings with e!planations

 -----0eference on poster paper on impact to society

 -----!planation of the three types of patents and why a patent is needed

 -----2odel or additional drawings on a personal invention

 -----0eference regarding how personal invention show improves a specific situation or

fills a special need.