Invention Convention STEM Project

Looking for a fun way to wrap up your engineering unit? This invention convention STEM project brings inventions to life and captures imaginations as students answer the question: What does it take to invent something new?

Your students will be guided through the engineering design process of designing as they solve a problem with technology! This project guides students through the following steps in a 16 page booklet:

• To Do Checklist
• Define a Problem
• Brainstorming Solutions
• Pre Conference Form with Teacher
• Develop a Model
• Materials List
• Materials Request Letter
• Daily Progress Logs
• Create a Poster
• 2 User Testimonials
• Self Evaluation
• Formative Rubric
• Summative Rubric

Who is this resource for?

This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9.

How Can I Use this Resource?

• Formative or Summative Assessment
• Inquiry based instruction
• Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are not able to be present for direct instruction.
• Extension activity for early finishers or for students who show a special interest in the topic

What’s Included?

Summative & Formative Rubrics

7 Mini Lessons Covering:

• Day 1: Project Overview
• Day 2: Technology and Engineers
• Day 3: Obsolete Technologies
• Day 4: Steps of the Engineering Design Process
• Day 5: Intended Benefits and Unintended Consequences
• Day 6: Engineering and Society
• Day 7: Preparing for the Invention Convention

Parent Letter

Print & Digital Student Booklet

Purchase includes a printable PDF file in color. On page 2 of this resource you will find a link to a student friendly Google Slide version of this file. You will be able to copy this file and use it with Google Classroom or any other paperless initiative.

Please take a look at the preview file & video to see more of this resource.

Read this blog post to see more examples of student work!

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NGSS Standards covered:

MS-ETS1-1 Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

MS-ETS1-2 Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

MS-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.