Invention Challenge:
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Choose a problem that you would like to solve with an invention
Write a plan to create your invention
Invent!
Give your invention a title
Describe how your invention solves the problem you chose
Create your display (see rules below)
Submit your work between August 25 and August 26
Join us August 27th at 6:30 for our Science Fair and Invention Convention!
Rules
1- Problem, plan, title, and explanation should be placed on one display
(Construction paper or poster board) This can be between 8.5”X11”
and 22”X28”
2- If you cannot bring your completed invention to school, take a photo
and include it on your display
3- Be sure to include your name
4- Be sure that Sammy Schoolhouse ( the Kids Play Today logo) appears
on your display!
5- Practice talking about your display so you can explain it to the judges!
6- Children are permitted to have adults write their ideas.
Invention Scoring Rubric Age 3-6
Project Preparation Points
Possible Points
Science Fair Entry Form
5
Project was on time
5
Full name appears on display
5
*Display clearly shows the Problem to be solved
5
Display shows invention Name
5
*Display is neat
5
Actual invention sample is present, photographed, or drawn
5
Explanation telling how the invention solves the problem is present
5
*Display is complete
5
Sammy Schoolhouse is on your display!
5
Science Project Display
Science Project Presentation
Student has eye contact while presenting
5
*Student shows what they have learned
5
*Student answers questions
5
Student uses invention as an aide
5
*Student is clear and concise in presentation
5
*Student explained how they completed the project
5
Science Project Presenter
Presenter is totally adorable!
20
*see rubric for details
Points will be awarded to all projects
All entries will receive a certificate and a raffle ticket to win Miss Rosie’s Hydraulic,
Robotic Arm
Top prizes will be awarded in this category
Children are permitted to have adults write their ideas.
Kids Play Today
Science Fair /Invention Convention Project Rubric
Use this guide to get the most points for your project!!
To earn 5 points:
To earn 4 points:
To earn 3 points:
To earn 2 points:
Presentation clearly represents the
topic and is mostly accurate;
presenter is very knowledgeable
about the topic and is able to give
many details about the project.
Presentation clearly represents the
topic and has some information;
presenter is only able to give
limited details about the project.
Presentation sometimes represents
the topic and has very little
information; presenter is unable to
give any detail about the project.
Information is clearly and neatly
displayed with proper grammar
most of the time.
Presentation clearly represents the
topic and has many facts;
presenter is somewhat
knowledgeable about the topic and
is able to give some details about
the project.
Information is clearly and neatly
displayed with some grammatical
errors.
Information is not clear and is not
neat.
Information is missing from the
display and presentation
Project is neatly done, creative and
organized. Much attention is paid
to detail. Writing or word
processing is neatly done. Pen,
markers and rulers are used (where
age appropriate)
Project is well-written:
Project is neatly done, organized,
some attention is paid to detail.
Writing or word processing is
somewhat neat. Pen, markers and
rulers are used (where age
appropriate)
Project is well-written:
Project is somewhat neat. Display
is not organized. Some cross-outs,
crooked writing, and errors are
present.
Project is messy. No attention is
paid to detail; too many crossouts, crooked writing.
Parts of project are difficult to
understand:
Project is poorly written and
difficult to understand:
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Focused and on-topic
Good grammar, spelling and
punctuation
Good sentence structure
There is evidence of
proofreading and editing
Project contains all required items;
all sections are clearly labeled; all
sections are complete
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Mostly focused and ontopic
Grammar, spelling and
punctuation are acceptable
Good sentence structure
There is evidence of
proofreading and editing
Project contains all items required;
sections are labeled; has sufficient
information
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Writing is not completely
focused on topic
Some sentences are
confusing
There is some evidence of
proofreading and editing
Project contains all items
necessary; some items are not
labeled; very little information
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Writing is unfocused, off
topic, and confusing to the
reader
Many punctuation, grammar
and spelling errors
Project incomplete, missing more
than 3 items