Introduction: Have you ever seen an invention and thought, "Hey, I could have invented that!". Maybe you DO have an inventor's mind... it's time to find out. Over the next three to four weeks you will be learning about inventions. You will use various books, computer software, and internet resources to support your studies. You will participate in cooperative groups, work independently, produce projects, and read, write, discuss, create, and research. Task:   During this WebQuest you will work in a group as an "Inventor or Scientist". You will research past inventions and inventors and work with a group to create a Multimedia presentation to share with the rest of the class. You may choose a topic of interest to research. Learn all about the inventions that are existing today, plus use your imagination to come up with new ideas. After you have come up with a new invention, you will share it with the class, research trademark laws, and possibly submit it to a website! Process & Resources:     Research: Inventor of the Week Click on the letters of the alphabet to view information about 3 different famous inventors. Take notes and save to make a slideshow with your group. Famous Woman Inventors Find information on 2 women inventors - Share with your group for your final presentation. Remember to follow the links, use the back button, and take notes. Invent your own stuff: National Geographic Go to this page and Print all 4 pages of pictures. Color the pictures and put them together creating your very own creation. If you'd like to submit it to the website, print out the parent permission slip and send it in! Kids Invent Click on "Dream it" to begin creating your very own invention. Follow the directions in the webpage and do not skip steps!   Fun with Invention Knowledge Edison Maze Click on "click here". You are entering a ThinkQuest Web page. Print out the Maze. Good luck! Inventor's Crossword Print out the crossword. Work with a partner using the internet and other references to solve the puzzle. Word Search Go to Word Search. Print and solve. Have fun!   Evaluation:   Developing Accomplished Exemplary Score 1 2 3 Oral Presentation One main speaker, little participation from others in group Most of the group presented. All group members presented Correct Grammar and Spelling Frequent grammar and/or spelling mistakes Less than five errors in spelling/grammar Less than 2 errors in grammar and spelling. Assignments Unable to determine correct answers or hard to understand Most questions answered in a well organized, easy to read format Complete, interesting infromation related to the questions. Easy to follow - well organized. Group Work Little or some contribution to the group Works cooperatively to design the final project Helps group members find information, answers any questions Visual Presentation of Topic         Inaccurate information, little or no graphics,poor design and hard to read       Accurate information, well organized, fair graphics, mostly easy to read       Complete, additional interesting information and/or graphics related to topic. Easy to read        Conclusion:   Congratulations! You have completed all assignments and shared your work with your class. The entire group knows much more inventions in the past and present. Now it's time to showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, and teamwork and show off your work!   Reflection: Write a short reflection, on paper, on each of the following questions.   Did you use your class time effectively?   Did you and your group members work cooperatively together?   Was your part of your group's presentation well organized, informative, and interesting?   If you had to do the same project over again, what would you do differently?   Do you have any suggestions for other students trying this WebQuest?   Extension: If you get finished with your presentation and research before others:   1. Present your Power Point Show to another classroom. 2. Make a flip-book for the younger grades. 3. Make up another new invention!   Notes to Teacher: