Sunday, January 28, 2007

Uh-oh. He actually uses it


WELL, it’s the time of the year for Irvine Valley College’s charming and ridiculous ASTOUNDING INVENTIONS, in which kids present, well, astounding inventions.

This morning, the OC Register reports on the 20th edition of the event in Celebrating young inventors:
Christian Molfetta was tired of picking up what his two dogs were leaving behind…So the fourth-grader…invented "Fido's Feces Flipper"—a wheelbarrow-like scooper that launches dog poop into a trash can with the twist of a handle.

"The great thing is, he actually uses it," his mother Elizabeth said.

…Second-grader Will Tate invented the Mop on Wheels—roller skates with mops attached. "I clean the house when it's dirty," he said….

…Some aim to help in the classroom, ...[such as] a flag that signals teachers with the flip of a switch, allowing the student to continue working instead of raising his or her hand.

…Not everyone had their creations on hand for demonstration…They included...a flying car to solve traffic problems and a robot that keeps secrets and helps with homework.

…The annual competition was conceived by Irvine Valley College in 1987 to promote creativity and interest in mathematics and science education.

…Students may go on to compete at different levels of state and national math and science invention competitions. Previous winners have also been featured guests on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.

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