Invent it!In "Ben Franklin's Workshop" (p. 12), you learned that the scientist created many simple, yet useful inventions. Here's a challenge: Follow the steps below to come up with a design for an easy-to-use and helpful gadget (1) Slang for any hardware device, typically small. Synonymous with "gizmo." (2) A mini application that resides on a computer desktop or personal home page, typically found in the Windows environment. . Then, present your design idea in a classroom "Inventors' Conference." A: DESIGN IT Your mission: Use your imagination to design an easy-to-use gadget that could help improve daily life. Rules The gadget must meet the following requirements: 1. It can feature only materials that exist on Earth. For example, it can contain nuts and bolts nuts and bolts pl.n. Slang The basic working components or practical aspects: "[proposing] , but it cannot feature "secret ingredient A secret ingredient is a component of a product that is closely guarded from public disclosure for competitive advantage. Sometimes the ingredient makes a noticeable difference in the way a product performs, looks or tastes; other times it is used for advertising puffery. X." 2. It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have designed to perform one specific function. 3. It does not require electrical devices to operate. For example, you cannot use batteries or computers. 4. It cannot involve chemical reactions This is the 18th episode of television drama Men in Trees. It originally aired on June 25, 2007 on the TV2 network in New Zealand as a continuation of season 1. Recap Marin and Cash have a stew cook off, she admits his is better than hers. to function. For example: No matches or household chemicals allowed. 5. The gadget must be portable, and can be used more than once. B: DESIGN SHOWCASE A showcase, or vitrine, is a glassed-in cabinet or case for displaying delicate or valuable articles such as objects d'art or merchandise in a shop, museum, or house. Scientists regularly attend conferences to share their ideas with colleagues. For your classroom "Inventors' Conference," create a poster board to explain your design idea to fellow student inventors This is a list of inventors. See also: List of scientists, Timeline of invention, List of inventions named after people, List of inventors killed by their own inventions, and . . Then, display your poster in the class "Invention Gallery." The poster must include the following: 1. A statement of purpose: Explain what your gadget is used for, and how it helps improve daily life. 2. A diagram diagram /di·a·gram/ (di´ah-gram) a graphic representation, in simplest form, of an object or concept, made up of lines and lacking pictorial elements. of your design idea. Remember to label each part of the gadget. 3. A summary to explain how your product works. Be sure to explain what scientific principles are involved in operating your gadget. C: PRESENT YOUR DESIGN One key component to a scientific conference: discussing your work. Prepare a five-minute lecture to present your design idea to fellow student inventors. 1. Have your teacher draw up a lecture schedule. 2. Present your lecture during the designated time. 3. A Q&A session will take place after each lecture. Be prepared to answer any questions from your fellow inventors. D. TAKE IT FURTHER Scientists learn a lot from feedback about their own work. They also gain a lot of insight by studying other scientists' work. After the "Inventors' Conference," reflect on the design ideas and presentations. Then, try to use what you learned to improve your gadget's design. |
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