THE GEARS OF INVENTION
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"You have received rave reviews from teachers at every grade level! The librarian said that after you were here, every class that came to the library checked out only science-related books. It was a complete success!" -Katie Marvin, PTA Science Night organizer, Challenger Elementary

"It has been several weeks now since you were here at Friday Harbor Elementary School and talk still buzzes about your being here, the quality of your assembly and workshops, and the excitement, fun and learning you brought to us...Your message is a positive and powerful one for children to hear as you encouraged them to persevere, to create, to have fun, to see things in new ways, and learn from mistakes and from one another... Your message is more than simply making a toy. It is one of positive thinking, inventive creativity, and feeling good about one self..." -Dr. Carolyn Haugen, Principal, Friday Harbor Elementary

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What do a musical ping-pong paddle, a light bulb, a pair of three-legged pants and a Slinky have in common? -- They all sprung from the minds of the ingenious inventors you'll meet during Rick's critically acclaimed presentation, "The Gears of Invention."

Using some of history's most important inventions and many of his own patented toys as examples, Rick takes audiences on a hilarious and historical journey through the worlds of invention, design and discovery.

Interactive, engaging and inspiring, the program shows students how they can--and probably already DO--use the creative thinking skills professional scientists and inventors have relied on for centuries to create everything from Silly Putty to the silicon computer chip.

Guaranteed fun, learning, and excitement, "The Gears of Invention" will long be remembered as much for its oversize, kinetic contraptions as for its rock-solid educational message!

For booking information, contact Rick.

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