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Invention Convention 2014

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

More than 100 students presented their imaginative solutions to real-life problems at the 7^th annual Invention Convention today at the Centre for Edmonton. The students were from Michael Strembitsky, Allendale, Dan Knott, Victoria and Westlawn schools.

The convention is part of The Learning Partnership’s I³ – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! program that encourages junior high students to identify a problem in their lives and creatively solve that problem with an invention based on scientific principles learned in class. Some of this year’s inventions include: an underwater camera to use when ice fishing; an air filter system installed on walls to improve air quality in the home; a structure to address homelessness during the winter; an oil transportation tank system with oil spill preventative measures; and adjustable footwear with interchangeable bottoms that can be adapted to suit different terrains.

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