Teacher provides information and leads discussion on need for patents and history of patents with emphasis on wording in the Constitution. Students will discuss, ask questions and take notes. Milk Carton Derby. Students will design something useful from a milk carton. It is necessary to gather at least two cartons per student.
School lunches are a good source.
Students will write an application for a patent in correct business letter form to the Room Commission of Patents and Trademarks. A detailed drawing must be attached. If the application passes examination, a patent certificate will be issued. If not, application may be edited and resubmitted. Wall hanging of detailed drawings is made to be displayed in the classroom.