2019 8th Annual Global Invent It Challenge

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We are pleased to announce a tie for this year’s ePals Choice Award Winner!

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What Is the Invent It Challenge?

Each year, for the past 7 years, the Invent It Challenge issues a new challenge to young inventors!

This year the Invent It Challenge asks young inventors to use their creativity to create a new tool or technology to enhance the daily lives and activities of older adults.

Both an individual entry and a team entry will be chosen as winners for each age range (5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18).

Participants learn the invention process and leverage their STEM skills in an engaging, practical challenge – every participant is a WINNER.

Why Should You Participate?

For Teachers and Parents

  • Apply STEM skills through the hands-on invention process
  • Leverage high-quality FREE curriculum from the Smithsonian and Cricket Media
  • Motivate learners with global competition and prizes
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For Students

  • Learn how to invent – using an engaging, easy-to-follow process
  • Get your invention idea published online
  • Help the world and win great prizes!
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"Kids get into the state of flow where they want to keep working – even during recess periods.”
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How to Participate

Create a video or PowerPoint documenting your progression through the 7-Step Invention Process, as described in the submission template, and submit your entry by the deadline.

Note: Your entry must be relevant to enhancing the daily life of older adults.

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Submission Template

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Prizes*

In addition to the amazing Cricket Magazine, Turing Tumble, Unruly Splats, and Bitsbox prizes as well as the Camp Invention® Scholarship, Faber-Castell Art Supplies, Smithsonian Books and Washington D.C. trip, winners will also participate in an informational and educational seminar and one-on-one consultation(s) with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office subject matter experts on the use and importance of protecting their intellectual property through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Smithsonian Trip to Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Trip to Washington, D.C.
Invitation to attend the 2019 National Invention Convention
Invitation to attend the 2019 National Invention Convention
Scholarship to Summer 2018 Camp Invention® Program
Scholarship to Summer 2018 Camp Invention® Program
Turing Tumble Mechanical Computer Game
Turing Tumble Mechanical Computer Game
Bitsbox 1-year Monthly Coding Box
Bitsbox 1-year Monthly Coding Box
Unruly Splats 2-Pack
Unruly Splats 2-Pack
DK: Children’s Illustrated Animal Atlas
DK: Children’s Illustrated Animal Atlas
DK: Children’s Illustrated Atlas
DK: Children’s Illustrated Atlas
DK: Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
DK: Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
DK: Animal!
DK: Animal!
GROW Light
GROW Light
Grow N’ Glow Terrarium
Grow N’ Glow Terrarium
Spark!Lab Inventor’s Studio
Spark!Lab Inventor’s Studio
Spark!Lab Invent Cool Cash
Spark!Lab Invent Cool Cash
Do Art Drawing & Sketching
Do Art Drawing & Sketching
Do Art Color Pencil Art
Do Art Color Pencil Art
36 ct Classic Colored Pencil Tin Set, Graphite Writing Pencil
36 ct Classic Colored Pencil Tin Set, Graphite Writing Pencil
12 ct Metallic Colored Pencils
12 ct Metallic Colored Pencils
One Year Digital Subscription to Cricket Media Magazine of Choice
One Year Digital Subscription to Cricket Media Magazine of Choice
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* See the Prizing Section of the Official Rules for more information.

Did you know that you can enter both the Invent It Challenge and National Invention Convention? Visit the FAQs and view this Student Guide for more information.

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