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Poster Poster Poster
  1 Page Paper 1 Page Paper
    Website

Poster Details

  • Use a standard 22" x 28" White Poster Board. Available at most office supply stores.
  • The poster must be arranged using a portrait or vertical orientation.
  • Include a typed brief biography of the inventor(s).
  • Include a typed brief description of the invention.
  • Bibliography typed with at least 3 sources. One which must be from a non-electronic source (that means, a book or magazine or something you must read that doesn't need to be plugged in).
  • Include a photo, drawing, or sketch of the inventor(s).
  • Include a photo, drawing, or sketch of the invention.
  • Include a timeline with six important dates related to the inventor(s) and the invention. Also include on your timeline at least four other significant historical dates not directly related to the inventor(s) and the invention.
  • The poster should be visually appealling and should create an interest in the viewer that makes them want to learn more about your invention and the inventor(s).
  • On a 3x5 card, glue a typed piece of paper which includes; your first and last name, your grade level, your TLC period and the date. Place this card in the bottom right hand corner of the poster.

1 Page Paper, plus a bibliography page and cover page.

  • Include a brief biography of the inventor(s).
  • Include a brief description of the invention.
  • Bibliography with at least 3 sources. One which must be from a non-electronic source (that means, a book or magazine or something you must read that doesn't need to be plugged in).
  • Typed, double spaced, Arial or New Times Roman font, size 12 or 14 font with left and right margins at 1/2 inch and top and bottom margins 3/4 inch.
  • Cover page must include your first and last name, your grade level, your TLC period and the date.

Website

  • 4 page website
  • Home page which includes;
    • Title, which will include the name of the invention or the inventor(s) or both.
    • your first and last name, your grade level, your TLC period.
    • A Navigation Bar which are hyperlinks to your other pages.
    • Copyrighted symbol, your name and the date at the bottom of the page.
    • Include your email address so viewers can contact you if they have questions or would like more information.
    • An image of the inventor(s) or the invention or both.
    • Educational Fair Use Disclaimer (Mr. Wickham will show you this.)
  • Inventor(s) Biography Page
    • Use text from your paper.
    • 2 or more images related to the Inventor(s).
    • Link back to the home page.
  • Invention Description Page
    • Use text from your paper.
    • 2 or more images related to the Invention..
    • Link back to the home page.
  • Bibliography Page.