Ingenious Inventions in Elwood

Coordinated by the district’s Shared Decision Making Committee, James. H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District hosted the second annual “Invention Convention” event on March 10.

Assuming the role of “inventors,” more than 92 students in third- through fifth-grade demonstrated their creativity with cleverly crafted inventions. The event featured invention ideas from the minds of students showcased by presentation boards, prototype models and lots of enthusiasm.

In addition to the inventions, a representative from the company Mad Science Group provided students with a hands-on science experiment activity where they observed the transformation of a liquid substance to a rubbery and stretchy state. To conclude the event, students received a certificate of participation in the convention.

“We wanted the kids to think of a problem they encounter everyday or very frequently and we told them to be creative in solving that problem,” said third-grade teacher and member of the Shared Decision Making Committee Lisa Friend.

Photos courtesy of the Elwood UFSD

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