Inventing is Fun!
See, touch, and hear about the inventions of women and children. Brainstorm ideas for inventions, See film clips of kid inventors and decide which ones have the best inventions: you judge!
Susan Casey, author of Kids Inventing! A Handbook for Young Inventors and Women Invent! Two Centuries of Discoveries That Have Shaped Our World, explains the skills involved in non-fiction writing. She will illuminate the ABC's of invention in this interactive presentation that includes both a slideshow and hands-on activities. She'll tell about dozens of women and kid inventors, and how to do quick, easy patent searches. She will explain ways any kid can become involved in an invention project, or competition and distribute information about upcoming opportunities.
Ms. Casey includes lots of great links at her website, http://www.suec.powerhostingusa.com/index.html for additional resources on the subject of inventions!
