Famous Invention Project

    For this project, you will be assigned an invention.  It is your job to research your invention and prepare a presentation about it.  The presentation may be an interview with your inventor (dress up and have a classmate interview you during your presentation); a children’s book about your invention (be sure to include illustrations); a song/poem written about your invention – you will perform; or you may choose another way to present your information (be sure to okay it with me first).
    Attached is a list of some suggested questions for you to answer.  Your grade will be based on the number of questions you choose to answer or facts you have.  In order to get a “C” on the project you must have seven facts about your invention.  To get a “B” you will need to have 8 facts about your invention.  In order to receive an “A” you will need 10 facts about your invention.  Since this will be final product, it should also have no spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or capitalization errors.  Points will be deducted of incorrect information or errors in spelling, etc.  All students must turn in something written (i.e. questions/answers, script, lyrics, children’s book).  This may be handwritten or typed.
    You will have three weeks to complete the assignment.  Don’t wait until the last minute!  I will need to know what type of presentation you will be doing by Tues., Nov. 23.  You will also need to include a bibliography page with your completed project.  On this you will need to list any websites used to gather information (actual web address, not just www.google.com) and titles/authors of any books you may have used.  I also ask that you not use www.wikipedia.com since anyone can edit/post information without it necessarily being factual.
    If you have questions, please make sure to ask them.  Your project will be due on Thurs., Dec. 9 and I plan to begin presentations on that date.  Feel free to bring props, samples, etc. on that date if they are appropriate for school.
 

Some suggested questions to answer (you may pick others if you wish)

1.    Who invented your invention?
2.    Was the invention on purpose or accidental?  If accidental, what was the inventor actually trying to do?
3.    Has the invention changed from its original design? How?
4.    Why was the invention made?
5.    Has the invention helped society?
6.    How would you improve or change the invention?
7.    Where and when was your inventor born?
8.     Is your inventor famous for any other famous inventions?  
9.    Are there any museums, monuments, etc. dedicated to your inventor or his/her invention?






My invention is _________________________

My presentation will be a ___________________________

My project/presentation is due  Thurs., Dec. 9



Parent Signature __________________________  Date ____________