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July 25, 2017

5 Must-Haves For A Creative Classroom

Here at Inventionland, we’re big fans of creative environments. We’re pretty sure the castle, pirate ship, tree house, and raceway gave that away! Did you know that you can build your own creative kingdom without the castle? Here are 5 quick tips to add a little innovation to the typical classroom. Wall Art. Go…

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Inventionland’s Teacher of the Month!

This month’s featured teacher is Ms. Alissa Nardone from Burgettstown! Inventionland®hosted a special workshop last month to pilot our brand new Innovation Course elementary curriculum. Ms. Nardone was one of the educators who graciously donated her time to participate and provide guidance. She did an awesome job and the kids were really engaged by the…

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July 17, 2017

Elementary Students Pilot New Inventionland®Curriculum!

The Inventionland®Institute’s Innovation Course has proven to be an inspiring and effective way of learning for middle and high schoolers. This fall, it will be available for elementary students as well! On July 12, we welcomed a group of students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade for a focus group to pilot the workshops. Like…

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June 27, 2017

Inventionland’s Teacher of the Month!

Our featured teacher for July is Mr. Jay Huss of Washington School District! Mr. Huss is busy preparing to get back in the classroom, where he specializes in computer and technology education, including the Inventionland®Innovation Course. “My enthusiasm and love of technology is ever-present in any course and, especially, Inventionland,” said Mr. Huss. A veteran…

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June 21, 2017

Inventionland®Institute Featured in National Publication!

The Inventionland®Institute was featured in an article from a national educational publisher this week! The article lists the 9 reasons why students love innovation-based courses. More and more, educators are implementing hands-on, project-based learning into their classrooms. Curricula like the Inventionland®Institute’s Innovation Course blend core classroom instruction and work force knowledge, while also providing the…

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June 8, 2017

Inventionland®Welcomes North Hills Students!

May was a busy month here at Inventionland. In addition to our big Regional Invention Contest, numerous tour groups came through our one-of-a-kind facility, including North Hills’ McIntyre Elementary third-grade class. “We loved Inventionland!” said teacher Ms. Heather Logue. “I think this really helps the students see the process from beginning to end. When we’re…

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May 30, 2017

Inventionlands Teacher of The Month!

We all know how fast news travels nowadays. Well, it didn’t take long for the students and administrators of Carmichaels Middle School to realize their students had won the title of Top Inventor in the middle school division of the Regional Invention Contest. The winning group was led by our featured teacher for the month…

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May 23, 2017

Inventionland®Institute Crowns Regional Contest Winners!

Where else but Inventionland®could students come and compete in a fun, educational contest that featured a castle and knights in shining armor? What can we say, when we host an event, we like to do it in style! Students from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland traveled to our facility on Wednesday, May 17 to compete…

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April 27, 2017

Inventionland®Innovation Course Students Make Headlines!

We already knew the success that students in our educational program are experiencing is big news, but now it’s official: Inventionland®Innovation Course students are front page news! The Washington Observer-Reporter, based in Southwestern Pennsylvania, featured a headline that read “CREATIVE CURRICULUM” and our iconic gear bulb logo right above the masthead in the April 26…

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