INVENTION CONVENTION

Minimum Requirements

• A Patent Application (including three-five drawings of the item from different views, descriptions of what the invention does, the history of the invention's field).
• Minimum three labeled drawings with legends.
• Document prepared for online posting including links to websites used during research.
• Model of your invention.

Guidelines and samples. ExploraVision-- click here.

1. Create a new folder/collection for all items for your project. The title will look like "P_.5WKINVENTION.Last Names of partners"
2. Abstract using the document from the website to explain in 100 words or less what your invention is all about.
3. Brainstorm and outline all content to be included in the invention.
   1. Be sure to indicate all information being used on the invention including graphics, props, etc. . You MUST cite all sources for your information and include a bibliography of ALL images, text, etc. used on your site.
   2. Save all the work inside your folder. Save the IMAGES in an IMAGES folder in your Project Folder.
4. Work on a drawing of your invention.You can do your initial drawings by hand. Eventually you will be scanning and putting the images into a drawing program. Click here to see a sample. You can also draw them in google apps.
5. Create a link list of similar items that might show how you got your idea and how your invention relates to the other items in the field.
6. INDIVIDUAL: post your daily work on moodle -- use the journal set up for the assignment.
7. DESIGN JOURNAL - be sure to complete the design journal as you work on the project. You should have the PLAN part nearly done this week.
8. SHARE all your documents with me and all of your team members on Google docs. You would add them like you would add me -- their username@elsegundousd.com. Make sure everyone in your group can EDIT.

1. Create an ABOUT THE AUTHORS document. Complete one document for each person on the team. Before you start, move the downloaded document into your folder, then click on the document, go to EDIT and DUPLICATE so that each team member has one. Save as indicated on the form.
2. Work on your description (expanded from your abstract)
   1. save links and any images to disks (provided) to load to your folder on the hard drive.
   2. REMINDER: all items for the project MUST be saved in the same folder.
   3. You must have a complete citation for each source you use for your paper.
3. Work on the drawings for your document. Review the parts of the patent application and be sure that you have all the items required for the project. (see items below)
4. PRESENT TECHNOLOGY document: Explain how things that are similar to your invention are currently being used. What are some of the scientific principles that are used by your invention.
5. HISTORY document: What are some of the similar items that have been developed in the past? Create a link list (minimum 10 links) along with a paragraph description how these other inventions have helped lead to your new creation.
6. BREAKTHROUGHS document: What is needed to make your invention a reality-- you don't have to figure it out, just talk about it.
7. CONSEQUENCES: Explain the positive and negative aspects of your invention and give concrete details to back up your information.
8. All of the above mentioned items should be saved in your group folder. They will be used to create a webpage about your invention.

• Start building your invention prototype.
• Complete drawings of the invention -- must be drawings. You may add pictures of your invention to your final paper/presentation, but for credit, you must include the drawings with labels.
• Script for advertisement (including storyboards).
• Brochure for your project. Download the document here. Not due until end of week four. Remember you will be saving the brochure as a .pdf and dropping on the server. You have already created a brochure so you know the steps.
  
• EDITING DESCRIPTIONS
  1. Continue to edit your description. Make sure you have all the sections completed.
  2. By the end of this week, the prototype should be done.
      

  WRITE SCRIPT FOR ADVERTISEMENT
  Create an advertisement using any media for the stack you are creating. Scripts must describe in detail, word for word what will be said in the podcast. Ads for print must include an image and text.

• Edit and finalize advertisement
• Plan presentation
• Finish paper
   

  EDIT AND FINALIZE ADVERTISEMENT. Download the document here. Not due until end of week four. Remember you will be saving the brochure as a .pdf and dropping on the server. You have already created a brochure so you know the steps.

  1. Finalize the ad for your stack.

PRESENTATION FOR YOUR PATENT APPLICATION: Be sure all are saved into your folder/collection and shared with the instructor and your team members (if you are working in a team).

• Include all the parts for your patent application
  1. PRESENT TECHNOLOGY document: Explain how things that are similar to your invention are currently being used. What are some of the scientific principles that are used by your invention.
  2. HISTORY document: What are some of the similar items that have been developed in the past? Create a link list (minimum 10 links) along with a paragraph description how these other inventions have helped lead to your new creation.
  3. BREAKTHROUGHS document: What is needed to make your invention a reality-- you don't have to figure it out, just talk about it.
  4. CONSEQUENCES: Explain the positive and negative aspects of your invention and give concrete details to back up your information.
  • All of the above mentioned items should be saved in your group folder. They will be used to create a webpage about your invention.
  • ABSTRACT - Describe Your Invention
  • ABOUT THE AUTHORS information.

PLAN PRESENTATION

1. Plan how you will present your stack to the class - through video, copying onto everyone's computers, Slide Show using Appleworks, etc.
2. Decide who will present which part of the project. Your presentation will include:
   • Technically how you created the project.
   • Triumphs and tragedies - what was easy, what was challenging about creating your project.
   • What you learned about creating interactive media.
   • Tips for future stack designers.
3. Practice your presentation. Everyone MUST present.

• Present your project.
• Turn In Journal and Summary and all other written work including the completed rubric.