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Getting
Started with the Invention Convention
The first thing that you need to do
is to make sure that your district has been invited and accepted
the invitation to participate in the Invention Convention. Your
Superintendent is who determines if your students are eligible.
Here are the Miami Valley school districts that are participating in the 2006-2007 Invention Convention.
If you teach at a non-participating school, but are interested
in using our program or material please contact
Cherylyn Rushton. This program is for all kids, to help
them learn, think and create. Any kid anywhere can invent, they
just aren't eligible to compete at an Invention Convention...yet.
If you are a participating school, you can contact us at Just
Think Inc. to find out who your contact person is. They will
have, or receive the materials that you need to get your students
started. You can also check out the 'Teacher
Resources' page of this section for materials.
Once you get the material, it's up to you how to proceed with
your students. Many schools have an assembly to introduce the
program to students. You can talk about inventing, do exercises
(we have a few in development that will be available soon),
and discuss brainstorming and problem solving. Then it's up
to you to pick the students from your school that will participate
in The Invention Convention. If you have questions please contact
Cherylyn Rushton. |
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