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SUMMARY:Deadline: Chicago Student Invention Convention Competition (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Student Invention Convention is a celebration of student innovation and invention. It is the capstone event after our 10-week curriculum where K-8th grade students will present their pitches to judges and showcase their invention prototypes. The 2021 CSIC is virtual.\n**\nRegistration Link: Check your email for your personalized/custom link to register for the HopIn event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-chicago-student-invention-convention-competition-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Deadline: CSIC Event Registration Closes (Video Submissions Due)
DESCRIPTION:Students who wish to compete in the virtual CSIC competition need to register in 2 places. \nRegistration #1: Z-Fairs\, online judging platform\nWhat: Provide personal and contact information\, submit virtual logbook and video of prototype\nDeadline: 4/28 \nRegistration #2: HopIn\, online competition venue\nWhat: Create a profile and prepare to appear live online 5/1 to present to judges here\nDeadline: 5/1 \nOnly students who submit their videos on Z-Fairs can participate in the HopIn presentation to judges. \nHowever\, if a student submits on Z-Fairs but it unable to attend the HopIn presentation\, that is acceptable and their invention will still be fully considered by judges. We nevertheless invite all students who are able to join us on HopIn for the live portion of the event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-csic-event-registration-closes-video-submissions-due/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Chicago Public Library Second Saturday: Inventions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inventive edition of Second Saturday! This month is all about inventing\, DIY\, and making. Through story times and fun activities we will learn how to create and design something unique and new! Participants in the 2021 Invention Convention will stop by to show off some of their potential invention ideas. We will also be joined by young local inventors who previously participated in the Chicago Student Invention Convention. Come explore with us and tune in for a fun and interactive experience! \nDuring the program\, Mr. Fernando will teach us how to make a paddle boat using supplies you have at home. Here are the materials you will need to make your paddle boat: \n\nScissors\n2 Pencils\n3 Rubber Bands\nA Small Plastic Container\nThin Cardboard or Chipboard\nRuler\nA Large Container with Water or Sink\n\nHow to Attend \nJoin in by watching  CPL on Facebook Live or check out our YouTube page.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/chicago-public-library-second-saturday-inventions/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library Facebook Live or Youtube Live
CATEGORIES:Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Deadline: CSIC Event Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Students who wish to compete in the virtual CSIC competition need to register in 2 places. \nRegistration #1: Z-Fairs\, online judging platform\nWhat: Provide personal and contact information\, submit virtual logbook and video of prototype\nDeadline: 4/28 \nRegistration #2: HopIn\, online competition venue\nWhat: Create a profile and prepare to appear live online 5/1 to present to judges\nDeadline: 5/1 \nOnly students who submit their videos on Z-Fairs can participate in the HopIn presentation to judges.  \nHowever\, if a student submits on Z-Fairs but it unable to attend the HopIn presentation\, that is acceptable and their invention will still be fully considered by judges. We nevertheless invite all students who are able to join us on HopIn for the live portion of the event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-csic-event-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Ideate\, Brainstorm\, Create: Let's Get Imaginative!
DESCRIPTION:Creative thinking is a muscle that is not often flexed or developed\, so this interactive kick-off event will guide you through the lessons and get you to try out some creative thinking yourself. Topics covered include: \n-Sentence Starters\n-The Idea Box\n-Forced Connections\n-Improv for Ideating\n-How to Make Decisions \nThe Creative Education Foundation has launched a 6 video series for quick activities to help your students brainstorm ideas\, ideate and generate new content\, and think creatively. This event will guide you through these resources for us in your own classroom. \nThis workshop shows you the basis for all deliberate creativity and innovation\, and some guidelines to help you harness that.  During this time they will engage you in activities that you can use immediately with your students.  You will also be introduced to some resources that you can go to time and time again to help your students (or yourself) anytime either of you are stuck. \nRegister for the Event
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/introduction-to-improv-and-other-easy-creative-activities-to-help-brainstorm/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T143307Z
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property/Patent 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thompson Coburn LLP\, judges of the annual Patent Award\, share information about intellectual property\, patents\, and trademarks. For teachers interested in helping their students create original\, patent-eligible inventions\, this webinar is designed to help support understanding of patents and support originality in student invention. \nClick to Register for Event
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/intellectual-property-patent-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T163000
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SUMMARY:Code Your Dreams: Using Six 45-Minute Coding Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Did you know students can use coding to invent? This webinar will review the 6 Lesson Series presented by Code Your Dreams and Chicago Innovation. The lessons include videos\, student workbooks\, teacher guides\, and assessment quizzes. Learn all about the coding series and its integration with code.org.  \nAll of the videos\, interactive lessons\, and quizzes are linked in their student workbook. Stop and Think activities can be written exercises or group discussions. \nClick here to Register for the Event
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/introduction-to-design-thinking-and-coding-inventions/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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