Thinking Outside the Box
Thinking outside the box can be really hard to do. But, just like everything else, it gets easier with practice. This week Peter gives us...
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There is no such thing as failure
There is no such thing as failure during the invention process, but there are countless opportunities to learn. Watch Peter demonstrate...
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Who is Invent the Summer Man???
Have you ever wondered about Invent the Summer Man? Who is he? Where did he come from? Why is he here?? The Junior Board of Engineers had...
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How to Think of a Great Invention Idea
Inventing is fun when you have a great idea. But what if you can't think of anything? Inventions should solve a problem, so the easiest...
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The Invention Process
Most inventors follow the same basic steps. We've gone over a few of them in recent weeks, but now we're going to pull it all together....
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Step 1: Peter Finds an Idea
The first step of the invention process is identifying a problem. We talked about how to do that before, but now Peter is going to...
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Step 2: Peter Brainstorms a Solution
Last week Peter identified a problem that he will try to solve with an invention. Today he's moving on to Step 2 of the invention...
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Step 3: Design Phase 1
This week Peter starts designing his invention. He figured out that it needs to hold both his rod and the extra reel at the same time so...
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Step 3: Design Phase 2
Peter's design of the Line Detangler 2000 continues as he tries to figure out how to get his fishing line smoothly from his rod to the...
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Step 4: Peter Builds His Invention
Peter is done with the initial design of the Line Detangler 2000. Now he's ready to start building. There is a little more trial and...
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Introducing the Line Detangler 2000!
Peter has been working hard on his invention. Since the initial build, he's tested it, made a few design tweaks and added several...
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What is Scratch?
Scratch is a coding platform made specifically for kids. The possibilities with Scratch Coding are endless. Watch Peter demonstrate a ...
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Peter's Guide to Washing Your Hands
Peter shares some tips for preventing the spread of germs with good, old-fashioned hand washing. He also shares an exciting announcement...
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How to Merge Video Clips
You don't need expensive software to merge a few video clips. There are lots of free apps and online resources to help. In this video,...
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How to Protect Your Privacy
We want to have fun with our contest this summer, but we also really want everyone to stay safe! It is important to protect your privacy...