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Why Should
Your School Have an Invention Fair?
“ It is
important to recognize the entire story of civilization is based on
invention. Invention is historically one
of the strongest driving forces in human
affairs. If children can comprehend
invention, they can better understand the past and the present and predict the
future more reliably.”
-- B. Edward Schlesingers, Jr.
Inventing fosters contagious enthusiasm
and ...
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. . . is not limited to gender, race, creed or
color
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. . . gives more meaning and purpose
to education
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. . . involves interdisciplinary studies
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. . . challenges the application of knowledge
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. . . stimulates the desire to learn more
and explore
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. . . broadens and tests research skills
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. . . teaches a better understanding of value
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. . . grows an appreciation for everyday
things we otherwise take for granted
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. . . provides life long tools to succeed
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. . . motivates through example
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. . . improves self confidence
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. . . generates new experiences
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. . . prepares and open doors for future
careers
Inventors Fair recognizes one
student per entry. Science Fair CO registered group entries have been
allowed but can only be recognized and awarded as a single
person entry.
Two methods of selecting award
recipients are utilized for both Science Fair and Inventors Fair. Each method
is independent of the other!
1)
Judges Category Awards by grade and division level: Trophies and prizes are awarded.
All student exhibitors are judged by one group of three inventor fair
judges based on Originality, Usefulness, Safety, Research ( “Product” and Scientific
Research may apply), Marketability, and Presentation (Display, Prototype, and
Oral Interview). Each judging group’s
scores are averaged and compared to other group averages. Weighted fairness
factors are applied if one or more groups appear to be scoring too high or too
low on their overall average. High scoring projects are reviewed and final
placements determined.
2)
Special Category Awards by merit of the invention and special criteria of the award.
Judges scores do not apply!
Special Category Awards List (Subject to Change)
Innovative Product Technologies Awards: Outstanding Human Medical and Health
Related Inventions;
Imaginarium Creativity Award
Animal Health & Welfare Award
($500)
Kraft Construction "Best
Built" Award -
Forward Thinking Construction Industry Inventions/Innovations
The News-Press "Archiving of
Information" Award
: Recognizing Educational Innovations as well as Recording and Sharing of
Information;
Provisional Patent Application Award: Filing Fees and assistance in filing
with the U.S. Patent Office.
Argonauta Scholarship Award $250 to $500 and recognition of the
Earth Shine Institute (representing the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Foundation) by special committee. One or more awards for
entries exemplifying a balance between the technological advancements
and the preservation of the natural environment.