The Inventor's Fair Schedule, 2009:

1.   Monday, November 2 - Introduction and explanation of project; begin searching online to make sure your idea is unique; begin work! Discuss ideas with your parents and come to school knowing your Invention idea on Tuesday, November 4.
   

1.   Thursday, November 12 - Problem/Solution Log Sheet* due
   

1.   Thursday, November 12 - Unique Solution Log Sheet* due (explanation).
   

1.   Monday, November 23 - Materials & Cost Log Sheet* due.
   

1.   Monday, November 30 - Steps Followed Log Sheet* due. 
   

1.   Tuesday, December 1 - Invention Model due at 8:00 a.m.
   

1.   December 1-4 - Work on posters in science class. Earlier you typed your poster pieces in Computer Class. You may also want to include pictures of you building your invention, so be sure to take the pictures and have them printed beforehand!
   

1.   December 7-10 - Presentation of inventions & posters to the class during class periods (computer and science classes).
   

1.   December 10 - St. Michael Science and Inventor's Fair, 7 PM. Parents and students come to school for about one hour to view all the inventions and the middle school science projects. All parents and students should plan to attend! During the day we will set up our displays during computer class.
   

*NOTE: Be sure to take good notes as you do your research to make sure your solution/invention is unique. When you start gathering materials you need for your invention, record how much everything costs. Keep a log of the step-by-step procedures you follow as you complete each task for this Inventor's Fair Project. All of this data gathering is part of your Inventor's Fair grade. Work carefully and completely and you will increase the value of your project.