Teacher Resources
Connecticut
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Our logbook templates are encouraged but not required. The grade levels are suggestions. Feel free to use whichever logbook works best for your inventors, and to modify as needed.
Grades K-2 Logbook - Type-Friendly Version
Grades 3-5 Logbook - Type-Friendly Version
Grades 6+ Logbook - Type-Friendly Version
Documents for parents to help communicate about the program (English and Spanish versions).
Parent Communications Documents
Kid Inventors Break Down their Greatest Inventions
Invention Tips from the creators of Ornament Anchor
Inventing for Long Island Sound Videos - these short videos discuss topics related to Long Island Sound that can be used as inspiration for marine and ecology focused inventions.
The following resources can be used to help judge your school-based events. Feel free to use your own scoring system or method as well. Please make your own copies of the resources below to modify as needed.
A slightly simplified version of the rubric that addresses the major elements of Invention Convention (wording and points system can be adjusted to suit your needs)
Alternate score sheet - pared down
Another simpler score sheet that can be used for school events
A score sheet that is based on the full rubric
Digital Rubric (Google form) - make your own copy
A digital scoring method based on the full rubric
Recognition Certificates - please go to file, then select "make your own copy" and then duplicate the page as needed - These certificates can be personalized and printed for your program participants.
Certificate Template - Connecticut
Video Guidelines - Finalists Only
Display Board Guidelines - Spanish
Recognition Certificates - please go to file, make your own copy, and duplicate the page as needed - These certificates can be personalized and printed for your program participants.
Recognition Certificate Template - Connecticut
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