Enhance Middle School Learning With Invention Project
Prepare middle schoolers for lifelong success
The Invention Project® program helps students see themselves as inventors and entrepreneurs by bringing the wisdom, ingenuity and inspiration of National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductees and Collegiate Inventors Competition® participants into the classroom. By introducing students to real-word innovation, you can increase the chances they will become innovators themselves.1
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Present relatable challenges to help students gain confidence while fostering skills they’ll use throughout their lives, from teamwork, communication and collaboration to economic literacy.
Show middle schoolers how to bring their ideas to market and provide opportunities for these young entrepreneurs to see the value in their own and others’ intellectual property.
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Invention Project gives students the opportunity to sketch, incubate, build, test and refine their ideas through activities that promote self-expression and self-confidence. Plus, they’ll gain the entrepreneurial knowledge, financial literacy and innovative skills they need to succeed in the marketplace.
Participants meet NIHF Inductees, as well as Collegiate Inventors Competition finalists and winners, through personalized video challenges. Students are challenged to create inventive designs, but they must also consider business concepts like rapid prototyping, market research, shipping and profit. At the same time, Instructors learn how to incorporate entrepreneurship and best business practices into their classrooms.Â
The Invention Project program provides the curriculum and materials for 15 to 30 hours of programming, depending on the number of modules implemented at your school. Participating students will experience each of the modules you implement.
Learn more about how Invention Project aligns with national education standards.
Learn more about how Invention Project II aligns with national education standards.
Learn more about how Invention Project III aligns with national education standards.
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Providing safe and healthy learning opportunities
Our invention education programs, led exclusively by certified educators, have always maintained the highest standards in health and safety.
As we all deal with the challenges of COVID-19, we remain committed to safely delivering innovative experiences. Please refer to our Preparedness Plan for additional information.
Please note that the majority of photos on our website were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flexibility
Developed as a series of 90-minute sessions, Invention Project is available as an afterschool program or as a summer enrichment program. It can even be integrated into a yearlong science or STEM program.
Support
Our curriculum and materials work with Next Generation Science Standards to combine science concepts with innovation and creativity. All modules align with national and state education standards and have a third-party evaluation available for reference.
Funding
Invention Project qualifies for Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Migrant Education, as well as state and local district resource funding. Parent paid options are also available.
Continuing Education
Invention Project Instructors receive a letter of recognition from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a certificate representing applicable CEUs.*
Bring Invention Project to your school district
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Contact us at 800-968-4332 or [email protected].
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* Acceptance of CEUs is subject to your state or district continuing education requirements
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