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Teacher Resources
Below you'll find a variety of resources to help you implement Invention Convention. Should you have questions, comments, or are looking for a resource not listed, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Early January - registered programs are notified how many finalists can advance to the MA State finals.
State Finalist Registration Deadline - TBA - anticipated mid-March 2027
State Finals Event Spring 2027 - TBA - please check back soon
Please follow the link below to our CT sister site for curriculum access as we work on our new curriculum portal.
Curriculum Access - all activities and lessons
Eating Better with Rory Cooper Activity from USPTO
Our logbook templates are encouraged but not required. The grade levels are suggestions. Feel free to use whichever logbook works best for your inventors, and to modify as needed.
Grades K-2 Logbook - Type-Friendly Version
Grades 3-5 Logbook - Type-Friendly Version
This rubric closely reflects the National Invention Convention rubric, including all elements of the invention process.
Documents for parents to help communicate about the program (English and Spanish versions).
Kid Inventors Break Down their Greatest Inventions
Invention Tips from the creators of Ornament Anchor
Invention Dimension Video Series from STEMIE Coalition
Inventing for Long Island Sound Videos - these short videos discuss topics related to Long Island Sound that can be used as inspiration for marine and ecology focused inventions.
The following resources can be used to help judge your school-based events. Feel free to use your own scoring system or method as well. Please make your own copies of the resources below to modify as needed.
Sample Score Sheet - A score sheet based on our rubric. You can make a copy and edit as needed.
A simpler score sheet that can be used for school events if you do not want to use the full rubric.
Recognition Certificate - please go to file, then select "make your own copy" and then duplicate the page as needed - These certificates can be personalized and printed for your program participants.
Certificate Template - Massachusetts
Video Guidelines - Finalists Only
Team Project Guidelines - coming soon
Display Board Guidelines - Spanish
Recognition Certificate - please go to file, make your own copy, and duplicate the page as needed - These certificates can be personalized and printed for your program participants.
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