The first step in making a small invention is to determine the object of the invention and consider what problems to study. This is the topic selection. For teenagers, they should start from their familiar life reality and look for the theme of invention in schools, families and surrounding life circles. For example, when you encounter some difficulties in your study and life, you will definitely say, "If only there were something." This thing you want to invent can be used as the object of invention. However, when choosing a topic, students must combine their own knowledge level and design and production ability, and don't dream of impossible inventions.
after the genre is selected, it is followed by conceptual design. That is to say, according to the basic scientific principles and experience, the form, structure, method and implementation plan of the subject are designed. When conceiving, try to come up with as many sets of design schemes as possible, and then select the best structural scheme according to feasibility and practicability. The scheme is simple, ingenious and easy to use, and has the least shortcomings.
when the idea is mature, you can start making it. When making, we should make use of the existing conditions as much as possible and make exquisite works with little or no money. For some technical problems, you can ask teachers and parents, and sometimes you can find some relevant manufacturers to help make some parts.
after the small invention sample is completed, it needs to be tested and improved in practice. That is, take the work for a period of time, find problems in use, and solicit opinions from parents, teachers and classmates extensively to see if there are any improvements or unreasonable places. Then, the opinions from all sides are combined to improve the gizmo. Almost every excellent little invention is "modified".
at this point, you will enjoy the joy of success. Next, you can declare to participate in youth invention and creation competitions at all levels, apply for patents or contribute to newspapers and periodicals. The application documents for the competition mainly include the application form, project description and certification materials provided by the organizing Committee. Among them, the content of the project description is: how the topic of the invention was discovered, how the invention scheme was designed, and how the invention work was made. How does this invention show novelty, creativity and practicality? What is your creative contribution? Suggestions and ideas for further improving the invention. Attach appearance drawings (preferably black and white photos), structural drawings, schematic diagrams and other necessary chart materials. All small invention projects involving medical and health care products, new varieties of animals and plants and animals protected by the state must also provide certification materials from relevant departments.
scientific inventions are something that everyone can do, and it is also an interesting practical activity. As long as we carefully observe the things around us, be good at finding problems, ask questions, boldly explore and practice, and dare to break through the shackles of rules and regulations, we will make innovations and inventions.
References: Excerpted from the Scientific Inquiry Network.