Lesson Script
THIS SCRIPT IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDE TO ACCOMPANY THE SLIDE DECK FOR THIS YIP LESSON
FOR PRESENTATION IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL (SYNCHRONOUS OR ASYNCHRONOUS-PRE-
RECORDED).
TEACHER MAY ADD SPECIFIC GREETINGS AND COMMENTS AS NEEDED AND MAKE CHANGES TO
MEET CLASS NEEDS USING THE LESSON PLAN IN THE YIP CIRRICULUM.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
PRESENTING YOUR INVENTION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
A PROGRAM OF THE
[TEACHER MAY MODIFY INTRODUCTION TO LESSON AS NEEDED.]
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Learning Goal: I will
evaluate the essential
components of a good
display. I will learn to
summarize information
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new skills to make a
creative and persuasive
presentation.
https://elearningindustry.com/inspirational-elearning-qu otes-for-elearning-professionals
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NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES TO GIVE
CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT,
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
INCLUDING EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. YOU MAY ALSO
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PRESENTATION (VISUAL AND /OR ORAL). BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY
TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE TO
GIVE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT,
INCLUDING EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. YOU MAY ALSO
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PRESENTATION (VISUAL AND /OR ORAL). BEGIN SCREEN SHARE WITH
SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
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IF PRE-RECORDING YOU MAY SAY:
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 
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
How do people and businesses display information?
How do people or businesses make information look
interesting so others want to learn more about their product?
Why is displaying information important?
https://corp.wishpond.com/blog/tag/bad-advertising-vs-
good-advertising/
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NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO DISCUSS. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
NAMING YOUR INVENTION
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Think about the names of
products you like.
Why do these names stand out?
What does the name tell you about the
product?
Does the name make you want to buy the
product?







NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS ABOVE. OR, ASK THEM TO
FIND AN EXAMPLE OF A PRODUCT THAT HAS A STRONG NAME
AND/OR ONE THAT HAS A POOR NAME TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP.
BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE
AND ASK STUDENTS TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO WRITE DOWN THEIR
RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONS ABOVE OR TO TALK ABOUT THEM
WITH SOMEONE AT HOME. OR, ASK THEM TO FIND AN EXAMPLE OF A
PRODUCT THAT HAS A STRONG NAME AND/OR ONE THAT HAS A POOR
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
NAME AND WRITE ABOUT WHY THE NAME IS STRONG OR POOR.
BEGIN SCREEN SHARING SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
NAMING YOUR INVENTION
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Your invention name
should...
Be easy to pronounce.
Be easy to remember.
Describe your invention
in some way.
Be fun and creative.





ACTIVITY:
NAME THAT PRODUCT
https://www.allposters.c
om/-sp/Hello-My-Name-
Is-Blue-
Posters_i14544549_.htm

CHALLENGE:
Imagine you work in a company that has a new
product on the market. You must think of a
name for this new product.
Choose one:
A new dog or cat food
A new carnival ride
A new toothpaste

https://www.cloutera.com/blog/hiring-strategy-culture-add-vs-culture-fit/


NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES.
TEACHER MAY DIVIDE STUDENTS INTO GROUPS TO WORK TOGETHER
OR HAVE THEM WORK ALONE. ASSIGN STUDENTS A PRODUCT TO
NAME FROM THE LIST IN THE SLIDE OR ASK THEM TO CHOOSE ONE.
BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE
AND ASK STUDENTS TO CHOOSE ONE OF THE PRODUCTS LISTSED IN
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
THE SLIDE, OR ASSIGN THEM ONE TO NAME. BEGIN SCREEN SHARE
WITH SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take 5 minutes to brainstorm your idea.
2. If you feel stuck, look at the Invention Word Name
Ideas Worksheet for inspiration.
3. Write down all of your names.
4. Then, chose your favorite name.
5. Share your product name.






NOTE:
ALLOW STUDENTS TIME TO WORK. WHEN FINISHED, ASK THEM TO
SHARE.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO ASK STUDENTS TO PAUSE
THE VIDEO AND TAKE 5 MINUTES TO THINK OF A NAME FOR THE
ASSIGNED PRODUCT. WHEN READY, THEY MAY RESUME THE VIDEO.
THINK ABOUT:
What strategies did you use to
brainstorm?
What key words did you want to
use?
Did you try to combine or rearrange
words as you thought of them?
What do you like best about the
name you chose?
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/engli
sh/how-to-think-in-english/




NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS ABOVE. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN
READY TO RESUME.
STUDENT PROVING BEHAVIOR ACTIVITY:
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO INSERT ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED
STUDENT PROVING BEHAVIOR ACTIVITIES FROM LESSON 8 PLAN
INTO THE LESSON. STOP SLIDES AND/OR SCREEN SHARE TO LEAD
ACTIVITY. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
THE DISPLAY BOARD
Your display board is a
chance for you to showcase
important information about
your invention.
There are some
requirements, but it is also a
way for you to show off your
creativity!




NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES TO GIVE
CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISPLAY BOARD.
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLANS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PRESENTATION (VISUAL AND /OR ORAL). BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY
TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE TO
GIVE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISPLAY BOARD.
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLANS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PRESENTATION (VISUAL AND /OR ORAL). BEGIN SCREEN SHARE WITH
SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
THE DISPLAY BOARD
Requirements:
All display boards must have the following information in
one consolidated place on the front or back of the poster.
Student(s) Name(s)
Project Name
Student(s) Grade(s)
Student(s) School
School City, State







NOTE:
THE ITEMS ON THE SLIDE ARE ALL REQUIRED FOR PRESENTATION AT
THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND INVENTION CONVENTION AND THE
INVENTION CONVENTION US NATIONALS. IF YOU HAVE DIFFERENT
REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE ADJUST THEM AS NEEDED.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
THE DISPLAY BOARD
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Your display board should...
Be neat.
Be easy to read.
Be informative.
May show a theme
related to your
invention.





WHAT DO YOU SEE?
What do you notice first
about this cereal box?
How does the company
get you to want to buy the
cereal?
What elements make the
box stand out?
https://www.barbaras.com/products/puffins-
cereals/puffins-original/




NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING STOP SLIDES TO
SHOW YOUR OWN EXAMPLE OF A PRODUCT ADVERTISEMENT. LEAD A
DISCUSSION USING THE QUESTIONS ABOVE. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN
READY TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE TO
SHOW YOUR OWN EXAMPLE OF A PRODUCT ADVERTISEMENT. THEN
ASK STUDENTS TO THINK ABOUT THE QUESTIONS ABOVE. OR, YOU
MAY JUST CONTINUE TO STAY ON THIS SLIDE AND LOOK AT THE
EXAMPLE BOX OF CEREAL. BEGIN SCREEN SHARE WITH SLIDES WHEN
READY TO RESUME.
Page 8 of 20
LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
ACTIVITY:
WHAT COLORS LOOK BEST?
https://www.shutterstock.com/search/3d+crayons













CHALLENGE:
Test several combinations of crayon/marker
color on different colors of paper.
You decide which combinations are the best.
https://jonesen.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-color-
combinations-for-your-website/
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES TO
DEMONSTRATE YOUR OWN EXAMPLES. WRITE WITH BLUE ON
YELLOW PAPER, THEN WRITE WITH RED ON PURPLE PAPER. ASK FOR
STUDENT REACTIONS TO THESE EXAMPLES. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN
READY TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARING
THE SLIDE SHOW AND HOLD UP YOUR OWN EXAMPLES OF BLUE
WRITING ON YELLOW PAPER, AND RED WRITING ON PURPLE PAPER.
THEN YOU CAN ASK THE STUDENTS TO THINK ABOUT THEIR
REACTIONS TO YOUR EXAMPLES. OR YOU MAY JUST CONTINUE TO
STAY ON THIS SLIDE AND ASK STUDENTS TO DO THE ACTIVITY BELOW.
BEGIN SCREEN SHARE WITH SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
Page 9 of 20
LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Test the following crayon combinations on paper
(or use the computer):
A purple crayon on a black background.
A yellow crayon on a white background.
2. Test other color combinations of your choice.



THINK ABOUT:
What color combinations work
best?
What combinations do not
work?
What is your favorite
combination? Why?
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/engli
sh/how-to-think-in-english/




NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND
HAVE A CLASS DISCUSSION. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
Page 10 of 20
LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
ACTIVITY:
WHAT LETTERING LOOKS BEST?
http://www.newdesignfile.com/post_samples-of-font-styles_366924/







NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO SHARE PROS AND CONS OF TYPED AND HANDWRITTEN
DISPLAYS. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
CHALLENGE:
Take a look at lettering
styles (fonts) and decide
what fonts you might like
for your display. Think
about which fonts are
easiest to read, what goes
with your project and why.




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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Look at the fonts provided.
2. Make observations about the font styles.
3. Decide which fonts work best for:
Titles (larger lettering)
Sentences (smaller lettering)
4. Think about which fonts go together.


NOTE:
TEACHER SHOULD SWITCH TO THE SLIDE DECK WITH THE FONT
EXAMPLES.
TEACHER WILL GO THROUGH THE FONTS WITH THE STUDENTS AND
ASK THEM TO DECIDE WHICH FONTS WORK FOR TITLES AND BIG
WORDS, WHICH ONES WORK FOR DESCRIPTIONS AND LONGER
SUMMARIES.
WHEN SHOWING THE FONT SLIDE DECK:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, ASK STUDENTS
ABOUT THEIR REACTIONS TO THE FONTS AS EACH SLIDE IS SHOWN.
WHEN FINISHED THE FONTS, RETURN TO THE LESSON 8 SLIDE DECK
TO CONTINUE THE LESSON.
THINK ABOUT:
Which fonts work best for titles?
Which ones work best for titles
(larger letters)? Why?
Which ones work best for sentences
(smaller letters)? Why?
Which ones do not work? Why?
Which ones do you want to use?
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/engli
sh/how-to-think-in-english/






NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND
HAVE A CLASS DISCUSSION. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
ACTIVITY:
WHAT DISPLAY LOOKS BEST?
http://harrisonce.ss11.sharpschool.com/library
_media_center/h_c_e_science_fair/2017-
2018_science_fair_information


CHALLENGE:
Evaluate the following display boards. Look
carefully at the colors used, the lettering style,
the neatness, the information shared and the
overall appearance. Which one is best? You be
the judge!
http:// 3.bp.blogspot.com/-
ICdMfE4e4Qc/UxxzFxu2OWI/AAAAAAAAA7E/lI1hASFGaio/s1600/Judges.jpg



INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Look at the display board examples provided.
2. Make observations about each one.
3. Determine which one you like best and be able to
explain why.




NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, ASK STUDENTS TO
DISCUSS AS YOU STOP AT EACH SLIDE.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO PAUSE BEFORE WALKING
STUDENTS THROUGH A FEW OF THE FEATURES THAT MAKE THE
DISPLAY GOOD AND ONES THAT NEED IMPROVEMENT.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
DISPLAY BOARD EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE #1
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, ALLOW STUDENTS TO
SHARE THEIR OBSERVATIONS.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO PAUSE BEFORE SHAIRNG
YOUR OWN OBSERVATIONS:












DISPLAY BOARD EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE #2
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, ALLOW STUDENTS TO
SHARE THEIR OBSERVATIONS.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO PAUSE BEFORE SHAIRNG
YOUR OWN OBSERVATIONS:













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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
DISPLAY BOARD EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE #3
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, ALLOW STUDENTS TO
SHARE THEIR OBSERVATIONS.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO PAUSE BEFORE SHAIRNG
YOUR OWN OBSERVATIONS:
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







THINK ABOUT:
Which displays stood out? Why?
Which display was easiest to
understand? Why?
Which display is neatest?
Which displays need improvement?
How could you improve them?
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/engli
sh/how-to-think-in-english/


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
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND
HAVE A CLASS DISCUSSION. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
STUDENT PROVING BEHAVIOR ACTIVITY:
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO INSERT ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED
STUDENT PROVING BEHAVIOR ACTIVITIES FROM LESSON 8 PLAN
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
INTO THE LESSON. STOP SLIDES AND/OR SCREEN SHARE TO LEAD
ACTIVITY. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
THE PRESENTATION
Your presentation is your
opportunity to speak about your
invention and the problem it
solves.
Following your presentation, your
audience may ask you questions,
so you also want to be prepared to
explain more about what you did
during your invention process.






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




THE PRESENTATION
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014/03/05/07/53/elephant-
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In your presentation, you should...
State you name and age.
State the name of your invention.
Give a short description of what your invention does.
Highlight the originality of your invention.
State the cost of your invention and where someone
can buy it.
Use words and visuals that will make your invention
sound or look interesting and appealing.




NOTE:
GO OVER EACH REQUIREMENT ON THIS LIST. ADD ANY ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS OR COMMENTS AS NEEDED.
NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES TO GIVE
CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ORAL PRESENTATION.
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT. BEGIN SLIDES
WHEN READY TO RESUME.
IF PRE-RECORDING, TEACHER MAY WISH TO STOP SCREEN SHARE TO
GIVE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISPLAY BOARD.
SHARE ANY RUBRICS OR PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PRESENTATION. BEGIN SCREEN SHARE WITH SLIDES WHEN READY TO
RESUME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
ELEMENTS OF A GOOD PRESENTATION


Know your invention or topic
well.
Anticipate questions that the
judges will ask and prepare a
few simple answers.
Answer the questions without
too much extra information.
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

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


NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND
PLAY THIS GAME. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.





QUESTIONS OTHERS MAY ASK
How did you come up with
your idea for your invention?
How does it work?
What is your invention made
of?
What problem does your
invention solve?
What was your favorite part of
the inventing process?
Brainstorm other questions!
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







NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO THINK OF OTHER QUESTIONS PEOPLE MAY ASK THEM.
DISCUSS. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
Invention Commercial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REfhL8P9d98


NOTE:
THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO IS ABOUT 12 MINUTES LONG, YOU MAY WANT
TO PREVIEW THE VIDEO AND PRE-SELECT ONLY A FEW COMMERCIALS
TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.
[PLAY VIDEO]
 
RETURN TO SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.

What did you notice about these
presentations.
Which commercials were most memorable? Why?
Which invention do you want to buy after watching?
Why?
What qualities made for a strong presentation?
What questions would you ask?
Did the presenter seem prepared?
Why is it important for an inventor to be able to
advertise or talk about their invention to others?



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

NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND ASK
STUDENTS TO REACT TO THE VIDEO. DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS
ABOVE. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
ACTIVITY:
COMMERCIAL STORYBOARD
hhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marketshare/2012/10/
19/what-makes-a-tv-commercial-memorable-and-
effective/#658d31fd3079

CHALLENGE:
Lights!...Camera!...Action!
Make a one minute commercial for your
invention.
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https://www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.
org/2016221summer-camp-lights-
camera-action/
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one-minute

NOTE:
IF DONE AS IN-CLASS ACVITITY, TEACHER SHOULD PRVIDE TIME TO
WORK ON COMMERCIALS IN CLASS BEFORE STUDENTS PRESENT TO
THE GROUP. TEACHER MAY WISH TO VIDEO RECORD THE
COMMERICALS TO PLAY BACK FOR STUDENTS AS A FUN TEACHING
TOOL.
IF STUDENTS ARE WORKING VIRTUALLY OR AT HOME, TEACHER
SHOULD GIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW MUCH TIME STUDENTS
SHOULD SPEND WORKING ON THEIR COMMERCIALS AND HOW
STUDENTS SHOULD RECORD AND SUBMIT THEM OR, ASK THEM TO
PRESENT THE COMMERCIAL TO SOMEONE AT HOME.
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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Think about your invention. What problem
does it solve? What features make it unique?
Why should other people want to use it?
2. Draw and write ideas for your commercial to
plan it out. What do you want to say?
3. Use the Commercial Storyboard Worksheet
to plan your commercial.
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






INSTRUCTIONS:
4. Make one minute
commercial.
5. Practice at home.
6. Share with someone.


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LESSON 8: Presenting
Your Invention
THINK ABOUT:
What information is important to
share with your audience?
How can you make your commercial
creative?
What can you do as a speaker to
make sure your audience can see
and hear you?
How can you prepare for questions
you may be asked?
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/engli
sh/how-to-think-in-english/
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NOTE:
IF IN-PERSON OR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING, STOP SLIDES AND
HAVE A CLASS DISCUSSION. BEGIN SLIDES WHEN READY TO RESUME.
Today I learned…
To identify the unique features of my invention and then
create an effective visual and oral presentation using
effective marketing and communication skills.
Today I learned how to be a successful entrepreneur.
https://www.redbookmag.com/life/mom-kids/g22105383/best-school-quotes/
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NOTE:
STOP SCREEN SHARE AS YOU SPEAK DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS TO
CLOSE THE YIP PROGRAM AND EXPLAIN ANY NEXT STEPS FOR
STUDENTS SUCH AS PLANS FOR YOUR INVENTION FAIR.
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NOTE: ONLY FOR INDEPENDENT STUDENTS WORKING AT HOME
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