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Weird Inventions
Completed by 46 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(316 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week, 1 week
2-8 learners per class
40 min
What’s included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be assigned a short research project. They will determine how to present their research. Some may write up their report, others may choose to draw or make models of the inventions. Students will be encouraged to present their project in a learning style that is comfortable and effective for them.Assessment
The teacher and students will evaluate each project. Students are expected to participate in the group discussions.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The teacher will present several vignettes of the weird inventions and the inventors who thought of them. Students will discuss several of the weird inventions that failed and analyze why they failed. Ideas to be discussed are: Was the inventor "ahead of his time?" Did the inventor have enough knowledge to make his invention work? Did the inventor lack money or backers for her idea? Were there factors in the economy or society that worked against his ideas? Class 1: We will explore and discuss weird inventions. Students will be given instructions for their research project. Class 2: The students will each present their findings. We will discuss the qualities an inventor needs to be successful.
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn about inventions that failed but were weirdly wonderful.
2. Students curiosity will be stimulated to learn more about failed inventions.
3. Students will discuss why select inventions failed.
4. Students will do research to discover and report back to the group about other weird inventions.
5. Students will discuss the characteristics and qualities of an inventor.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Younger children may need some assistance with finding internet resources for their projects.
Supply List
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Asbury College (University)
I grew up with a dad who was constantly inventing and making things out of scrap metal, wood, plastics and just about anything! I recently found a notebook with one of his drawings for a new invention, made just days before his death. My dad never held a patent, but our family benefited greatly from his ability to think creatively and use his knowledge to make life easier. I love to teach and my passion is science and thinking creatively. Inspiring kids to think outside of the box is one step towards creating the inventors of tomorrow. Reviews
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