Invention Convention

This year Joel's class participated in an Invention Convention instead of a science fair. Each student had to event a simple solution to a problem. They also had to choose an inventor and write a paper on their life. Each student filled out a patten application too, we'll see how far Joel's project goes!

After weeks of thinking and brainstorming (and several suggestions from everyone) Joel choose to make a "Food Pantry Shopping Guide". It is a spread sheet that attaches to the outside of your pantry to keep an inventory of what you have in your cupboard. The goal is to cut down on over spending on food you already have on hand.

Jon and Joel worked very hard on this project. It was neat to see them working together, butting heads and having such pride in the finished product.

The students were graded on their knowledge of their product as well as originality. The convention was open to parents and the students. Jon's mom was in town that week so she was able to attend the fair.

There were all kinds of inventions, it was really neat to see all the hard work and effort put into these projects.

Here's Joel practicing his pitch the day before the project was due


Now he's just being silly


At the convention...


Add in Grandma Sylvia and Aunt Leigh Ann