ELP PROJECT 1 GUIDELINES 

LEVEL 2   
TEAM: __________________________________________________________
THEMES / TOPICS: 
 
 Module 1: Imagination & Innovation: U8 Making plans
 Module 2: Decisions & Consequences: U12 Consequences & Money.  
 
 
 GREEN INVENTION SCIENCE FAIR. 

Description:  
As we reflect on environmental problems, we will do research on various green/environmentally
sustainable inventions that would be useful for Colombians.  
In small groups (two), we will choose an invention (something for personal, daily use, eg. Crank
flashlight, pedal the washing machine, solar-powered cellphone charger, smart car, water bottle light bulb,
etc.). 
You will elaborate on your inventions by creating a visual display and present all of your work at a
science fair.  Through your presentations, you will explain how the green invention works, what problem it
solves, who it will be useful for, etc. Make sure you present two to three main reasons that explain why the
green invention best solves an environmental problem.  
 
Opinions  Facts 
   
 Why is the green invention the best  What problem does it solve? 
solution?   How does the green invention work? 
 How is it going to help the environment?   What positive effects does it have? 
 Why do you think society should buy it?   What is needed to carry out this project?  
 What makes the product different from  How could it be adapted for home use? 
others?   What will be the economic implications if we
 Do you think people will be interested in don't use the invention? 
this project?  
 What will happen if we don´t solve the
 Who will it be useful for?  environmental problem? 
   
 
After your presentations, you must answer questions in a very appropriate manner. Some questions will
be provided in advance and hopefully written with the teacher’s collaboration. Teachers will constantly guide
you in your preparations. 
 
 
STEP 1:  With your partner, research environmentally-friendly/ green inventions that would be useful for
Colombians / or any other nationality.   

E.g. A Hand Crank Flashlight: A Hand Crank Flashlight uses no batteries and converts your own energy into
light.  It basically works by hand cranking a permanent magnet motor, which generates electricity for
illuminating the attached LEDs.  

Green Invention  Description