1. Names of team members Build-It-Yourself Lab Book Example www.Build-It-Yourself.com Be clear and concise. Less than 5 lines per slide. Less than 5 words per line. Be compelling. Make your readers say, ‘Wow!’ Use word art for titles. Choose cool graphics that reinforce your message. Document and sell your ideas.

2. John + Seth Is your design: 1. Clear? 2. Concise? 3. Convincing? Names of team memberswww.Build-It-Yourself.com

3. Describe the problem we are solving. Describe our mission. What are we building to solve our problem? Names of team memberswww.Build-It-Yourself.com

4. Find pictures on the Internet of cool machines. Showcase at least 3 examples in your lab book. Names of team memberswww.Build-It-Yourself.com

5. CoolWay CoolUgly Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

6. Problem Solving Tricks #1 Define the problem and set goals. #2 Don’t reinvent the wheel. #3 Work together. #4 Break your solution into parts. #5 Document. Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

7. Modular Construction Seth and John Build quickly. Change your solutions easily. Make your contraptions reliable. www.Build-It-Yourself.com

8. 1.Don’t cut your finger off! 2.Hold your work firmly. 3.Cut away from all eyes. Wear goggles. 4.Think what would happen if you slipped. 5.Don’t say “I can’t.” 6.Clean up your messes. Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

9. #1 Collect premium quality junk and sort it. #2 Conserve materials. #3 Use pliers, not scissors to cut hard stuff. #4 Little glue … Lots of pressure. #5 Build to modify or fix your designs Choose and Use Tricks Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

10. 1.Colorful 2.Light 3.Unusual Shape Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

11. Measures of #1 Does it do something useful? #2 Does it use creative materials? #3 Does it look “way cool?” Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

12. 1.Speed 2.Strength 3.Direction Seth and Johnwww.Build-It-Yourself.com

13. Your Project Write a description, story, poem or song about your project. Insert photos or videos. Names of team memberswww.Build-It-Yourself.com

14. Names of team memberswww.Build-It-Yourself.com Team Members Let the world know who you are. Favorite projects Heroes Favorite quote or joke Least favorite thing to do