Accomplishments
In order to build a better mousetrap, you plan to experiment with new adhesives made from things found in nature. Whom do you ask for help?
George Washington Carver.
Gathering up important information
Research
Everyone is talking at once and not taking turns!
Take turns and listen
The Aqua Lung
Jacques Cousteau
This inventor helped with technology in World War II
Hedy Lamarr
You want to hire a consultant to advise you on how to bring your fantastic new invention to market. You will need advice on manufacturing and selling it. Whom do you ask for help?
Thomas Edison.
Working Together
Collaboration
During a class discussion on Fractions:
"What's for lunch?"
Stay on task
Frequency Hopping
Hedy Lamarr
What is a Botanist?
A scientist who studies plants
You are interested in inventing equipment to assist in space travel, particularly, better oxygen tanks for astronauts. Whom do you ask for help?
Jacques Cousteau.
Getting others to like your idea
Pitching
"You guys are being stupid!"
Make suggestions in a positive way.
1,093 inventions
Thomas Edison
This is a government license giving the inventor the right to be the only one to manufacture and sell his or her invention.
Patent
You’re interested in a career in inventing, but you get bored so easily! You want to work on lots of different kinds of inventions. Whom do you ask for a job?
Edison or Lamarr
That did not work!
Failure
You are building an invention:
"Who is the best superhero of all time?"
Ask good questions
Over 400 uses for peanuts and sweet potatos
George Washington Carver
The Stanwood Cafe would be considered to be one of these...
Greasy spoon
You want to use remote controls in your invention to ensure that it can be used secretly. Whom do you ask for help?
Hedy Lamarr.
Getting it down on paper!
Documentation
I'm going to sit back and do nothing and let my group do all the work....
Everyone contributes!
Super delicious cookie!
Ruth Wakefield
To lead
Spearhead