Inventive Thinking Toolkit

BKFK Inventive Thinking Toolkit

In addition to our regularly updated curriculum for our ongoing contests, we bring you the Inventive Thinking Toolkit.

Developed in association with the Rothschild Patent Model Museum and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the 2008/2009 NEA endorsed BKFK Inventive Thinking Toolkit guides kids though the invention process. The Toolkit ’s main goal is to develop and nurture the development of inventive thinking & problem solving skills. It provides educators, museum youth leaders, libraries and out of school programs, as well as families with inspiration and assistance to engage and excite youth.

2008/2009 Inventive Thinking Teacher Guide
This manual will provide you with a "road map" to guide you and your students on your inventive thinking journey. Download the entire journal or pick and choose your concepts and activities from the links below:

Introduction to Inventive Thinking

Invention Concepts:

Concept One: Introducing Inventive Thinking

Concept Two: Practicing the Creative Part of Inventive Thinking

Concept Three: Developing an Invention Idea by Brainstorming for Creative Solutions

Concept Four: Practicing the Critical Parts of Inventive Thinking and Completing the Invention

Concept Five: A Patent, Trademark and Copyright Primer

Concept Six: Naming the Invention and Marketing Activities

Concept Seven: Parent Involvement and Invention Convention Day

Concept Eight: Great Thinkers

Suggested Activities: