NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR CLASSROOM - Inventions
In the classroom this week, inventors take center stage early in the week for National Inventors' Day.
Dry erase boards, staplers, and so many more school-inspired inventions get to take a bow. Students get an opportunity to share their ideas for improving the classroom.
Don't forget, we offer trivia, crossword puzzles, and word searches for the students, too!
LESSON - National Inventors' Day
Inventors come in all ages, sizes, and abilities. It takes only one well-executed and timed idea to generate success. However, there are often many failures leading up to any successful invention. Persistence, planning, and continued learning about the problem that needs to be solved are essential.
Every school needs improvements here and there. National Inventors' Day allows students to tackle issues with an inventor's eye toward improvement. Students may work on their own or work in groups.
Identify an issue
Design a possible device or solution
Test your invention
Document your results
Present your idea
Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office website for information and to patent any successful ideas.