Watch the K12 InVenture Prize video HERE to get a quick peek about the program!
You can also read more about the 2020 State Competition Winners Here.
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2021 K-12 InVenture Prize Judging will be held on
Thursday, March 11, 2021 (11AM - 1PM EST)
The 2021 K-12 InVenture Prize Awards Ceremony will be held on
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 (11AM - 12PM EST)
Location: Online
The 2021 competition will include elementary, middle, and high school students. The winners of each division will be eligible to compete at the annual National Invention Convention.
Online Qualifier: We will NOT hold an online qualifier for the 2020-2021 competition year
We are so excited for this year's K-12 InVenture Prize Competition! Online Qualifier submissions for the 2021 Competition will open February 2021. A submission link will be sent out to teachers so they can submit a video, abstract, and other documents for each team's final project.
Participation in the State Finals depends on the Online Qualifier. Spots for the Online Qualifier will be allocated based on the number of participants at your school. Please see the chart below to determine the amount of teams that can participate in the Online Qualifier based on the number of students participating:
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Less than 60 students |
2 teams |
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60 to 89 students |
3 teams |
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90 to 119 students |
4 teams |
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120 to 149 students |
5 teams |
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150 to 179 students |
6 teams |
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180 to 209 students |
7 teams |
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210 to 239 students |
8 teams |
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240 to 269 students |
9 teams |
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270 to 299 students |
10 teams |
***If your school has more than 300 students participating, please let us know and we will work with you to determine the appropriate number of teams.
Approximately 100 teams will be invited to State Finals at Georgia Tech on March 11, 2021. There is no registration fee for the 2021 InVenture Prize State Finals.
***We are aware of the school situation regarding online or in person teaching. State Finals will be moved to an online format, and we will notify teachers and schools that are participating. ***
Judging
What do you need to judge?
Just yourself and your phone or other web-enabled device. *The app RocketJudge will be used to evaluate projects. Please bring a hand-held web-enabled device (phone or tablet) to use for judging.*
Rubric/ Judging Criteria:
Student Projects will be judged by industry experts and Georgia Tech community members. Judging will take place electronically. Judges will rate the projects in terms of :
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Practicality
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Knowledge Base
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Design-based Thinking
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Creativity
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Marketability
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Social Responsibility
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Enthusiasm & Communication
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Manufacturing
These categories are explained in more detail on the rubric, linked here.
Logbooks
While logbooks are not formally required as a part of K-12 InVenture Prize judging process, they are required at the NIC competition and are always good practice for scientists and engineers. We strongly encourage all teams to keep records in their logbooks and bring them to their school competition and State Finals. Below are some helpful resources for starting, organizing, and keeping your logbook.
From the K-12 InVenture Prize Team: Logbook Instructions
From STEMIE for the NIC Competition: Logbook Link and Instructions
From a K-12 InVenture Prize Teacher: Inventor's Log Book
Lesson Plans
View helpful Lesson Plans here.
Competition Requirements
View the K-12 InVenture Rubric for more information about what the judges are looking for!
Want to host your own Competition?
Are you a new to InVenture or a prospective teacher looking to implement a new school competition? We've compiled a short Host Your Own Competition packet to help planning and brainstorming. Please attend a Teacher Workshop to meet the K-12 InVenture Team and other InVenture Teachers as we go through the curriculum and competitions!
