Description

Encourage students to conduct their own research and explore their scientific genius as you lead them through the engineering process. The CSI Invent3 Kit guides students through three stages: exploration, investigation, and experimentation while addressing middle school national science, mathematics, and STEM standards. First students write a report on inventors or inventions and come to realize that even they can become and inventor or engineer. Next, students design and build one of the six prototype mini-inventions, (ex. Paper airplane, balloon car, egg drop, tinfoil boat) included in the kit. After testing their inventions, students employ standard engineering processes to make improvements. Finally, students create unique inventions, do a project cost analysis, and design marketing materials for their products. Activities culminate in a Science Fair-like Invention Convention exhibit, in which student present their own inventions. Includes materials for 40 students, teacher s manual, student worksheets, and answer keys. May be completed in 12 class periods or extended to a year long project.