INVENTION CONVENTION is coming!
SAVE THE DATE. Monday February 24th, 2025 (evening)
LOCATION. Cubberley Pavilion
For any questions, please reach out to :
Brigit Riley, parent of 1st grader. brigitriley@gmail.com
Derek Smith, parent of Kinder. dereksmith5822@gmail.com
Here is a reminder of the project guidelines and rules for entries!
What is an Invention Convention?
Invention Convention is a special science fair that promotes the development of important science skills. The students have opportunities to independently solve problems, think creatively, investigate, and work with data. They can invent a new product, process, or investigate a new hypothesis.
All students (Kindergarten-5th grade) are invited to participate. Participation in the Invention Convention is voluntary. The Invention Convention takes place in the evening of Monday February 24th, 2025, and project preparation is completed at home. However, classrooms/teachers tour the Invention Convention during the day and engage with the student inventors/posters.
The learning experience takes precedence over the competition. Class projects or small group projects (2-3 members) are welcome.
Brainstorming should start right away to allow enough time for research, design, some trial and error, redesign, testing, completing the invention, and display.
Inventions are to be completed at home, and students will provide their own materials. Display poster boards will be provided and should be picked up in the main office (Dec. 9th – Dec. 19th).
Invention Convention Project Guidelines
- Choose an objective, purpose, or problem to solve for your invention.
- Prepare a list of materials needed to complete your invention.
- Display how you came up with your idea and show drawings, photos, and/or display the product, process or prototype you invented. A poster coard template will be provided at poster board pickup.
Invention Convention Rules for Entries
- Some projects may be limited due to safety factors: ABSOLUTELY NO MATCHES, CANDLES, BURNERS, OR OPEN FLAMES, NO FOOD, DRINK, OR GUM SAMPLES.
- Projects with live animals are permitted, but please chart your findings. Please DO NOT bring the animal to school!
- NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED! Projects with liquids should be contained in a PLASTIC CONTAINER.
We would like to have a very successful 2024-2025 Invention Convention for all our budding scientists & inventors!
Thank you for your participation and support.
Hoover PTA.