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The Invention Process: Turn Your Idea into Reality

For your final project, you will be asked to create an app (no coding necessary) using the invention process and then write an elevator pitch to promote your app. To start preparing now, study the steps of the design process, which is how inventions are conceived and tested. Step through the interactive below to learn about the design process. Then use Arrange It to apply what you’ve learned.

WHAT IS THE Invention PROCESS?

Directions: Now use Arrange It to test your understanding of the design process and apply it to a made-up app.

Instructions: First, put the steps of the invention process (IP) in the correct order on the left column. Next, put the steps of a made-up app (App) in the correct order so that they match the steps of the invention process. You may check with your teacher to see if you arranged the steps correctly.