Ranger’s 6th graders did a fabulous job at the Invention Convention, held in the library on Friday. The students had 5 weeks to solve a problem of their choosing, and their creativity was astounding. They had to actually create their invention and use a tri-fold to show and explain the process, as well as explain why the problem was, indeed, a problem.
Inventions ranged from a complex music page turning machine, to a way to keep ice cream cones from forever dripping onto your hands to a way to kill bugs on high ceilings. Others included your very own kitchen composting system, a bi-bucket for painting, slippers that clean the floor while you walk, a way to keep pets from dirtying floors with their paws and many, many more. I thought they were fabulous, and did not envy their teachers the task of grading each and every one.
Students set up their inventions on Thursday then spent early Friday morning roaming the library viewing each other’s work. At an appointed time, they retired to pre-arranged seating by their inventions and the doors were opened to parents and visiting classes. The students proceeded to explain their inventions and pose for photographs. It was very well done and well organized. I know that the students learned alot from the creative thinking they undertook to come up with their invention, as well as how to publicly speak to the visiting crowds of adults and students.
Kudos to Mrs. Westgate and Mrs. Hoey, 6th grade Ranger teachers, and the 6th grade Ranger students for a fine job.
