CARDBOARD INVENTION CONVENTION
It all starts with a question- what a problem you want to solve?
Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.
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Designed with children 10 and under with adult caregivers in mind, this event is an engaging experience for intergenerational groups of all ages, including early childhood, middle and high schoolers.
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Engagement time ranges from 5 minutes to multiple hours
Average for individual participants- 45 minutes
Average for classrooms or groups 60-90 minutes
Accommodates up to 28 people at a time, up to 540 people in a day.
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Participants will:
Identify a big problem that needs a solution
Use the design process to plan and sketch their prototype
Use STEM thinking to break down steps that make up a complex action of their invention
Build a 3D prototype to demonstrate the actions of their invention
Revise, adapt, and improve invention design with each prototype iteration
Speak about their ideas (problem & the solution) in front of a group
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Can be indoor or outdoor
30' x 20' footprint for setup
Hand-washing access
2 Banquet Tables
10-15 chairs
Trash can that can hold up to 150 pounds in close proximity
Set-up includes signage, 7 worktables, materials, and arranging provided tables and chairs
For outdoor events, set up includes a 10'x20' tent
Contact: megan@nowmakeart.com, 612-670-3219.
