Suggested Timeline for CMMS/CMHS
Now - March 12, 2020
Monday, February 10 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 14 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, February 24 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 28 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 2 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, March 6 (Lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 9 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Now - March 12, 2020
Monday, February 10 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 14 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, February 24 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 28 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 2 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, March 6 (Lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 9 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
March 23 - April 10, 2020
Gathering Dates Coming Soon
April 13, 2020 - April 27, 2020
Gathering dates coming soon
April 28, 2020 - Clinton-Massie Invention Convention
Tuesday, April 28 (2:00) Gather in the Student Center to QUICKLY set up!
Clinton-Massie Invention Convention Make sure you have the following:
June 19, 2020 - Online Registration Deadline
Students chosen to compete in the Ohio Invention Convention & Entrepreneurship Competition must complete their online registration by this date.
August 2, 2020 - Ohio Invention Convention
Monday, February 10 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 14 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, February 24 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 28 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 2 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, March 6 (Lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 9 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
- Step 1: Seek out a Problem – Identify problems and possible inventions that may solve them.
- Step 2: Find a Solution – Think about different ideas and options to solve your problem. Identify the BEST solution for the problem. Research your idea to make sure it does not already exist. Do a patent search for your idea.
- Complete and return the Intent to Invent and Parent Permission forms - Due March 12, 20120.
Now - March 12, 2020
Monday, February 10 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 14 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, February 24 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, February 28 (lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 2 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
Friday, March 6 (Lunch) Gather in the Student Center
Monday, March 9 (Falcon Time) Gather in the Student Center
- Step 3: Design a Prototype – Decide how to create or design your prototype.
- Step 4: Build/Create your Prototype – Build your prototype and create the supporting documents and presentation materials.
- Step 5: Test, Redesign, and Summarize – Test and make improvements where possible. Remember, if your idea is not successful, try another … and another … and another…
March 23 - April 10, 2020
Gathering Dates Coming Soon
- Step 5: Test, Redesign, and Summarize – Test and make improvements where possible.
- Complete your invention and your Student Journal.
- Create a catchy name for your invention.
- Create a display board for your invention. Information included on your board should be typed. Be creative and make the board colorful. See the Tips for A Quality Display handout for guidance. The Internet also has many websites devoted to creating quality display boards.
- Step 6: Entrepreneurship – Learn about the next steps for protecting your product. These pages do NOT need to be completed for the local competition. They should be completed for the state competition.
April 13, 2020 - April 27, 2020
Gathering dates coming soon
- Finalize all aspects of your project. Continue to work on your display and make sure everything is neat and complete
- Optional: You may want to ask family members or friends to write an endorsement for your new invention. Include these with your display. Include patent research as well.
- Practice your presentation. Have someone ask you questions about your invention so you are comfortable talking to the judges. See the Inventor Questions handout for guidance.
April 28, 2020 - Clinton-Massie Invention Convention
Tuesday, April 28 (2:00) Gather in the Student Center to QUICKLY set up!
Clinton-Massie Invention Convention Make sure you have the following:
- Your invention prototype
- Completed student journal
- Display board
June 19, 2020 - Online Registration Deadline
Students chosen to compete in the Ohio Invention Convention & Entrepreneurship Competition must complete their online registration by this date.
August 2, 2020 - Ohio Invention Convention
- November 15, 2019 Blog from Ohio Invention Convention - schedule to be announced.
- State Competition Date
- Student inventors in grades K-12 from across Ohio will be competing for CollegeAdvantage 529 savings awards and invitations to represent Ohio at the Invention Convention US Nationals at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan.