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Bright Ideas Showcase Contest Rules and Judging Criteria |
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All Invention/Business Idea Projects may be conceived, designed,
and entered by an individual or a team of up to 3 students:
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Invention:
- Working Model – Projects where students have produced a scaled model or sample of the invention that really works, in addition to accomplishing the stated goal.
- Non Working Model – Inventions that would be too large, expensive or technical to build. Entries in this category must be more than just a drawing; each entry must include a model or sample.
- Crazy Contraption (Adaptation) – An invention which takes an idea already in existence and improves upon it. A sample or model is required.
- Game – This may include an original computer game designed and programmed by the student, a board game of the students own creation, or a sport/athletic activity originated by the student. Example of the computer/board game, as well as thoroughly explained rules, are necessary. If a computer game is designed, the inventor will need to provide a computer for judging.
- Jules Verne! – Encompasses projects that would fit into another category but are too wild and crazy or fanciful and far out to be judged against more practical inventions. This is a fantasy category and will be judged solely on imagination. Rube Goldberg entries and future space ideas are examples of projects for this category.
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Business Idea:
- Projects where students have produced/designed a business idea (Retail, Service, Product).
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Bright Ideas Showcase Contest Rules and Judging Criteria
The Invention/Business Idea must be student initiated. Help from parents or friends is acceptable, but must be fully documented in a journal.
The overall theme of the invention/business idea must enhance quality of life and be humane.
A free-standing display is required (project board). The cost of new materials should not exceed $15.00, including free standing display.
Please refer to the “How to Prepare and Show Your Project/Build a Display Board” flyer for more information.
An inventor’s journal must accompany the invention. This allows students to document the inventing process and shows the judges they have met the criteria.
A Business Idea project display must include a commercial, or display ad.
Projects may be entered by an individual or by a team of up to three students. Mixed grade teams must register in the grade division of the oldest member.
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Students will be scored on:
- Originality – 20 points
Project represents original creative thought, is unique.
- Visual Presentation – 30 points
Display Board preparation and materials. Project and/or display is eye-catching, attractive and neatly done. Display includes:
• Purpose • Problem • Procedure
• Title • Illustrations • Photos/Graphs
• Results • Conclusions
- Shows Student Initiative – 30 points
Model or Prototype presentation to judges. Model, enthusiastic presentation and journal demonstrates how student originated the idea and was the main contributor to the project. Display and journal documents the students initiative.
- Accomplishes a Stated Goal, Problem, or Objective – 20 points
Project accomplished the goal, problem orobjective clearly stated on the display.
100 POINTS TOTAL
* All projects will be judged by the same criteria.
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| Awards |
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1st Place Prize: $75 and a Savings Bank
2nd Place Prize: $50 and a Savings Bank
3rd Place Prize: $25 and a Savings Bank
Special Awards:
Innovation in Agriculture: $25
Innovation in Energy: $25
Innovation in Technology: $25
| EACH GRADE LEVEL PARTICIPATING |
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Business Idea Category
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Place Awards
Invention Category
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Place Awards
* Prizes will be awarded at the
discretion of the Bright Ideas
Showcase and Contest Judges.
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Special Awards
- Innovation in Agriculture
- Innovation in Energy
- Innovation in Technology
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Entrants must fully complete the registration form and fax/mail it to Marketplace for Kids.
Participating students will receive ND State Fair gate admission and lunch.
All students participating will be recognized!
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