All of these projects can be tweaked, adapted, or changed based on your personality and interests. These are all just starters.
Research the process, styles, the methods of construction & planning, measuring, sketching, music, lighting, coding, etc. and program the software with your own unique twist. Practice and record your practice for each step of the process that leads to the final project.
Innovation, Science, & Engineering
Invention CompetitionResearch a problem. Analyze and reverse engineer the problem and sub problems. Develop an idea of how to solve the problem. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create a portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, tests, failures, possibly a patent application, etc. and submit your portfolio to an invention competition.
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Improve an Existing ProductStep 1: Research the company IDEO or similar type of company. Analyze and reverse engineer their process of improving products.
Step 2: Research a product that currently exists (car engine, light bulb, water filter, etc.). Analyze and reverse engineer the product. Develop improvements on the product. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create a portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, tests, failures, possibly a patent application, etc. |
InventionResearch a problem. Analyze and reverse engineer the problem and sub problems. Develop an idea of how to solve the problem. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, failures, patent application, etc.
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Build or Improve an Existing Scientific Instrument, Device, or ProductResearch, analyze, and reverse engineer a scientific device, instrument, or product--like a telescope or a prosthetic limb. Design and develop improvements on the device. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create a portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, tests, failures, possibly a patent application, etc.
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Mars Colony or Space Station PrototypeResearch and design a prototype for a mars or moon colony or a space station. Analyze and reverse engineer the problem and sub problems. Develop an idea of how to solve the problem. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create a portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, tests, failures, possibly a patent application, etc. and submit your portfolio to an invention competition.
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Investigate a Scientific Theory, Problem, or Engineering ChallengeResearch a problem (water crisis, pollution, energy, etc.), scientific theory, or engineering challenge. Analyze and reverse engineer it and its sub problems or pieces. Develop an idea of how to solve the problem or design a solution to the challenge. Keep a record of your brainstorming, research, sketches, etc. Record your process. Create a portfolio with designs, prototypes, improvements, tests, failures, possibly a patent application, etc.
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Raspberry Pi |
Makey Makey |
Engineer A Bridge, |