Planning your Invention

PROBLEM STATEMENT WORKSHEET

Due Date: Jan. 18

Name: Date:

Parent signature:__________________________________
A problem statement is a scientific question that you can only find the
answer to by doing an experiment. your experiment will be to build a tool
that will solve this problem!
Think of a real-life problem that you would like to solve or a skill that you
would like to improve
with a tool.

Always write your problem statement as a question.

Examples:
How can I fold T-shirts to be more uniform? How can I time a candle to burn out if
I forget to blow it out?

Problem Statement (Question):

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Explain your idea for your invention. Include who you

would make the product for.

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RESEARCH WORKSHEET
(This will be done in computer class)
Name:

What is your problem that you would like to solve?

Research Existing Tools
Name of Tool How does this tool work? Additional information (cost, history, etc.)

To cite your Internet information source for this assignment you will need the following
information from the website: 1) The name of the website, this can usually be found at
the bottom of the page. 2) The URL, this is the website address. This could be very long
Website Name: URL:
Website Name:

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SOLUTION WORKSHEET
Due Date: Jan. 27
Name:
Parent signature__________________________________
Solution

A solution is the answer to your problem.

The solution should answer the question you have written
on your Problem Worksheet.
Identify the solution first, then restate the problem.
Write the solution like this, "If
I .......................... ,
then.................

Examples:
"If I put fenders on a bicycle, then they will keep the rider dry when riding
through puddles."
"If I attach a timer and a snuffer to a candle, then it will put out the candle's
flame if I forget.
Solution:

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PROJECT PROGRESS WORKSHEET

Due Date: Feb. 16
Name::

Parent Signature:_______________________________
On the lines below, write a short paragraph (at least 5
sentences), describing your progress on your Tool Time
Project. For example, what you have been doing at home, any
successes or problems you may have encountered, etc.

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TOOL DESCRIPTION WORKSHEET

Due Date: Week of February 20
Name:

Must be written in complete sentences

What does your tool do?

Describe what your tool looks like.

What is your tool made out of?

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ANALYZE YOUR TOOL

Due Date: Week of Feb. 27
Name:
Date:

Strengths

Weakness

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CONCLUSION WORKSHEET
Due Date:March 1
Name:

Parent Signature:
Write a short paragraph (at least 5 sentences) about your Tool Time
Project. Explain these three ideas.
1) State your problem from your problem Worksheet.
2) Compare your end results to your hypothesis.
3) Explain how the tool solves real-life problem you explained from your
Problem Worksheet