Inventions by Kids Writing Prompt
Writing Prompt: Kid Powered Invention
Did you know a 15-year-old boy invented earmuffs back in 1858? Chester Greenwood needed to keep his ears warm during bitter Maine winters, and made 2 ear-shaped loops from wire, and asked his grandmother to sew fur on them. He later patented the design and made a fortune selling them to soldiers during World War I.
There's also a 6-year-old from Singapore, Peh Yong, who invented a cooling umbrella to be used in the hot weather.
And Krysta Morlan, a 10th grader with cerebral palsy, invented a device to relieve irritation while wearing a cast called the Cast Cooler.
These kids all used their hearts and their smarts, and started somewhere! If you could think of any invention to change the world, and make it a better place, what would you invent? Would your invention tackle things like pollution, hunger, poverty, world peace, or diseases? Big or small, this week’s Writing Prompt prompts YOU. Let us know your invention in the Comments below!
— Ratha, Stacks Writer
Wow! This is really amazing and Awsome! I love kids who invent!
Comment #1 | Posted by: BLUEMYSTERY34 on July 16, 2012 at 09:15 AM
I would invent the giving foodinator. It would supply food 24/7 to all of the kids who don't have anything to eat and are starving. But it can also be used for people who just wished they had a certain food but can't find it in the grocery stores. It would give you food from anywhere in the country at any time anywhere.
Comment #2 | Posted by: MEGAN on July 16, 2012 at 09:27 AM
I did know that!
Comment #3 | Posted by: frostsprite2 on July 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I would make a rechargeable non-flamable jetpack! It would be safe for kids, and when it would lose the rest of it`s power it runs on emergency power.
Comment #4 | Posted by: 2010musican on July 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM
I would the invent the HELPER. The HELPER gives food, homes, clothes, or money to anyone who needs it. It also tells people if jobs are avalable in their area and what they are.
Comment #5 | Posted by: Fairyemerald31 on July 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
If I could invent something to help our world I would invent a endangered animal ditecter that could detect any poachers or hunters trying to kill our beloved ENDANGERED ANIMALS.
Comment #6 | Posted by: adventuredolphin102 on July 16, 2012 at 01:07 PM
I would invent a time machine that could also pause, rewind or fast-forward time
P.S. megan, i REALLY like ur idea about the food machine, i think u should call it Megans Magical Foodinatore!
Comment #7 | Posted by: Halle:) on July 16, 2012 at 09:59 PM
Iwould invent(if i had the money) a new space vehicle thatcould rapidly relase ions to form a jump drive.
Comment #8 | Posted by: bluelion153 on July 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM
i would event a time machine that can take me where ever i want to go in just a second. then you would not have a very long drive.
Comment #9 | Posted by: ankita$ on July 17, 2012 at 11:33 AM
@MEGAN How would your food machine thing get all the food. If it would make the food the thing must be huge.
Comment #10 | Posted by: Minecraftman223 on July 18, 2012 at 07:01 AM
I would invent a formula made of select chemicals to release into the air. This formula, called Atmosphorium, would restore the atmosphere destroyed by fossil fuels.
I would also invent an engine that could run on pulp from wood (the same material to make paper). This way our new "fuel" is renewable and would never run out.
Comment #11 | Posted by: Brandon on July 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I would invent a machine that can
make water into food and food into
water.
Comment #12 | Posted by: fuschiashopping2 on July 20, 2012 at 06:48 PM
if I could invent anything, I would invent a mini water purifier that didn't cost anything and could be sent to anyone in the world and purify any water.
Comment #13 | Posted by: Aisha :) on July 20, 2012 at 10:00 PM
I would invent a cellphone machine that all contracts are free.
Comment #14 | Posted by: MagentaMagenta52 on July 21, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I think kids should'nt haft to do writting prompts all the time they will get tired in school if they write to much in the summer time
Comment #15 | Posted by: MidnightJade on July 22, 2012 at 12:41 PM
i would invent a money maker it would give high paying jobs to people in need of one. also a robot that goes around the world feeding people
Comment #16 | Posted by: Carly on July 23, 2012 at 05:53 PM
i would invent the ultimate house of the century,a house that could do anything- a house with a living mind. and to keep it running all you'd need to do would be to feed it cake. and it only costs 15,100 dollars which isn't much for and awesome house.
Comment #17 | Posted by: Cassie on July 26, 2012 at 10:30 PM
My invention would be a house that would do anything for you. and it runs on cake power. it'd only cost $15,100.
Comment #18 | Posted by: Cassie on July 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM
so intresting......
Comment #19 | Posted by: dogdance on September 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Umm I'd create something that invents stuff for not-so-creative people...LOL
Comment #20 | Posted by: Christina on September 19, 2012 at 07:55 PM
I would invent a dog catcher because my dogs always run away. I could just zap them with it. Then they will come to me. So, it is basically a teleporting dog catcher.
Comment #21 | Posted by: Aly on March 20, 2013 at 03:38 AM