Invent the Summer1 minThinking Outside the BoxThinking outside the box can be really hard to do. But, just like everything else, it gets easier with practice. This week Peter gives us...
Invent the Summer1 minThere is no such thing as failureThere is no such thing as failure during the invention process, but there are countless opportunities to learn. Watch Peter demonstrate...
Invent the Summer1 minWho 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...
Invent the Summer1 minHow to Think of a Great Invention IdeaInventing 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...
Invent the Summer1 minThe Invention ProcessMost 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....
Invent the Summer1 minStep 1: Peter Finds an IdeaThe first step of the invention process is identifying a problem. We talked about how to do that before, but now Peter is going to...
Invent the Summer1 minStep 2: Peter Brainstorms a SolutionLast 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...
Invent the Summer1 minStep 3: Design Phase 1This 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...
Invent the Summer1 minStep 3: Design Phase 2Peter'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...
Invent the Summer1 minStep 4: Peter Builds His InventionPeter 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...
Invent the Summer1 minIntroducing 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...
Invent the Summer1 minWhat is Scratch?Scratch is a coding platform made specifically for kids. The possibilities with Scratch Coding are endless. Watch Peter demonstrate a ...
Invent the Summer1 minPeter's Guide to Washing Your HandsPeter shares some tips for preventing the spread of germs with good, old-fashioned hand washing. He also shares an exciting announcement...
Invent the Summer1 minHow to Merge Video ClipsYou 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,...
Invent the Summer1 minHow to Protect Your PrivacyWe 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...