Invention Project The Gilded Age was a time where human technology was increasin

Invention Project
The Gilded Age was a time where human technology was increasing at a rapid pace. Things that generations before had never even imagined were now a reality, such as moving pictures (movies), telephones, electricity, etc. Many of these inventions were to make the lives of people easier – many things used today come from this time period. You will be doing exactly that. Inventing something that could make humanity better.
You will be inventing something for public use.
You need to come up with something that does not exist already.
Think about what you would change about one area of society, and then make an invention that fixes that.
You will have to come up with a plan to tell the public about your new invention and make a company
Logo / image / drawing of the item – you can even build it if you feel like you can.
Tag Line
Company Name
Who you are targeting with your invention (to sell to and who will use it)
Where you will advertise this item (magazines, newspapers, flyers/posters, TV commercials, etc.)
How much will you charge for this product, or will you even charge?
Are you selling to make a profit or to better humanity?
Why should people care about your invention? – what need does it fill or what problem does it solve?
You will make a website (using Google Sites)
Everything covered in sections 1 and 2 (above) should be on this website.
You will be allowed to work in groups of no more than 3
pairs or choosing to work alone is also fine.
You will be given several classes to work on this project, and it will need to be done by the end of the week.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Grading Rubric – TEST GRADE – 100 points
Info about Your Invention – 15 pts
What is it, how does it work, what problem in society is it meant to solve, and why did you do that. Give us all of the backstory and all that we need to know about your invention.
This would be an “About Us” Page
Company Information – 15 pts
You have created a company with a color scheme, logo, tagline, and name.
Analysis – 20 pts
You have stated how you will advertise, who you will target, and where you will primarily advertise your product.
Clearly identify how much you will charge for the product and if not, how will you get it to your target market.
Grammar – 15 pts
Spelling, Capitalization, Sentence Structure, and proper punctuation.
On Task Behavior – 10 pts
You use class time to actively work on/complete your project.
I do NOT have to ask you to stay on task, get off your phone, or anything that is not in line with the project.

Website – 25 pts
The website is organized, user friendly, and includes all of the information mentioned above.