Discussion starter video series

The Inventor Mentors

Short videos designed to help educators spark conversations about the invention process with aspiring and beginning young inventors.

Video series Young inventors sharing real experience and advice.

Use these discussion starters to explore ideas, research, failure, persistence and other challenges young inventors encounter.

16videos
K–8young inventors
3–5min each
Designed for educators

Start a conversation about invention.

The series showcases successful young inventors who share experiences and advice. The brief videos can stimulate interest in youth invention activities or support school and public library lessons and programs addressing specific invention challenges.

Mentoring videos & discussion starters

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

Grades K–8

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