Tournament of Innovation 2013 Finals Results 27 KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view PDF documents. If you do not have it, you can download it here. Regional Results for Tournament of Innovation 2013 Here are the results from the SW Idaho Regional event held at BSU.       Click the icon to watch a video on the Tournament!   The Tournament of Innovation is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Invention Competition for students in grades K-12 to promote creative thinking and integrate all areas of STEM. Students in the K-8 division are encouraged to solve a problem with a device they invent or understand a scientific concept by designing an experiment and collecting data. Their results are then presented in poster form, including a model or diagram. The high school students are given more freedom and asked to deliver more. They can research and create their project around a topic from any STEM discipline. They also present in poster form, but then must defend their results in person. Students are encouraged to pursue a topic that interests them and experience the joy of STEM firsthand. Many science fair projects currently being conducted in school would meet the criteria for the competition. Want the most up-to-date Tournament information? Subscribe to our e-News:   Subscribe to Discovery Center of Idaho Teacher News to receive an email reminder about the Tournament of Innovation and once a month updates about fieldtrips, outreach opportunities and other events for your school or community group. Email: Visit this group Required Forms: Participation Form ... Let us know you want to compete!  (Deadline: Dec 7, 2012) Registration Packet ... Register each project online.  (Deadline Eastern Region: Mar 1; SW Region: Mar 17, 2013) Helpful Hints: How to prepare for Competition How to hold a Local Competition FAQ Rules and Judging Criteria Useful Links Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view PDF documents. If you do not have it, you can download it here.

Tournament of Innovation 2013 - Regional Competitions Southwestern Idaho Regional March 22nd - 23rd, 2013 BSU College of Engineering, Boise Eastern Idaho Regional March 22nd - 23rd, 2013 CAES - Center for Advanced Energy Studies, Idaho Falls Please double check with Regional coordinators on dates and locations. Projects are accepted for the regional Tournament of Innovation in one of the following categories: Working Inventions Build an invention that actually functions.  State the problem it solves.  Can be a new idea, an adaption on an existing idea, or a game. Non-Working Inventions If it's too large, expensive or technical to build, show us your 3-D model and blueprint.  It can be realistic or fantastical, as long as it solves a stated problem. Science Experiments  Demonstrate your knowledge of a particular science, technology, engineering or math topic.  Follow the scientific method to demonstrate your conclusion to your proposed thesis.     Grade level divisions are as follows: Kind - 2nd 3rd & 4th 5th & 6th 7th & 8th 9th - 12th (see additional information) Regional Coordinators Southwestern Idaho   Eastern Idaho        Discovery Center of Idaho, Boise Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls 208-287-4235 208-522-1400 x 3002 email email

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Tournament of Innovation 2013 -  State Final

Projects must be pre-registered for the state competition by March 29th. Walk-in entries will not be allowed or displayed. Teachers who collect these state entry forms for students who are not in attendance must be sure to deliver them to students/parents immediately.The Tournament of Innovation Final will be held at the Discovery Center of Idaho. Project set-up will be on Friday afternoon, April 5, 2013 with the Awards Ceremony at 3pm Saturday, April 6th.

Projects must be present until end of ceremony to receive award.

State Registration deadline: March 29th, 2013
 

Tournament Rules

• The overall theme of the invention/experiment must enhance the quality of life and be humane.  Projects must fall into one of three categories: Working Invention, Non-Working Invention or Science Experiment.  You may adapt an existing idea, but the adaptation must be original.
• The work must be the student's own; any help must be documented in the journal.
• While accomplishing the stated goal is important, following the inventing/scientific process, even if it produces unexpected results, is essential.  Show us your conclusions.
• A free-standing display board and a journal must accompany the project.
• Each project must include either a 3-D model or the actual invention/experiment itself.
• Display space is limited to a 2.5 foot by 2.5 foot table top area and a 6 foot height.  You may use the under-table space directly beneath your project, if necessary, but your project cannot extend into the walkway or intrude on other competitors' assigned display areas.
• Keep a journal documenting your progress, from brain-storming to prototyping to final results.
• Cost of NEW materials (incl. display board) cannot exceed $20.  Found/recycled materials are encouraged.

Judging Criteria

Project represents original, creative thought, is a unique solution.

Model, presentation and journal demonstrate how student originated idea and was main contributor to the project. Journal documents student initiative and the inventing/scientific process, from brainstorming to final project.

Project accomplishes the state goal, problem or objective.

Project and display are eye-catching, attractive and neatly done. (7 pts)

Display includes name of project, goal, how it works, conclusions. (8 pts)

Journal and/or display documents background research and existence of similar inventions/experiments. (12 pts)

Provides receipts and notes showing evidence of staying under $20 in new materials. (3 pts)

Useful Links

• Google Patent search allows you to find other patents similar to your idea to help refine your's and make it unique: http://www.google.com/patents
• Kids Invent is an educational program that uses inventing to teach science: http://kidsinvent.org
• Do you know of others? Let us know: education