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Introduction: Some of the world's greatest inventors got started when they were your age or a little older. It takes hard work and determination to be a successful inventor. We are going to concentrate on having fun as we develop our inventive spirits. It doesn't matter whether our invention makes it to the store. What matters is that we develop our curiosity, imagination, confidence, and problem solving skills. These abilities will help us along any road we choose to travel in life.Most inventors share these common traits. As you think about these traits, click on the highlighted links to learn some fascinating invention stories.

1. Inventors are curious. Many inventions have been based on observations of natural objects. Click here to discover how curiosity about cockle burrs sticking to a dog's hair contributed to the invention of velcro. 2. Inventors are problem solvers. Many inventions are made because a person is trying to solve a particular problem. Click here to discover how Chester Greenwood solved his problem of cold ears. 3. Inventors are imaginative. Inventors brainstorm often and know that zany, unusual ideas are some of the most promising ones. Don't overlook these ideas and never put down your team mates for their unusual ideas. Click here to learn about how the chocolate chip cookie was invented when Ruth Wakefield added a crumbled Nestle chocolate bar to her brown sugar cookie dough.   4. Inventors are persistent. Thomas Edison was learning disabled, yet he was our most prolific inventor. He tried over 3,000 different filaments before he found one to work in his electric light bulb. He never gave up until he found a solution that worked.His success was largely due to his persistence. Click here to find out about Edison's persistence.     Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Credits