Summary of Rules

Handouts for The Paradigm Challenge Lesson Plan
Ages 15-18
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IS EVERYONE’S FIGHT ™
We bel8 ieve in the power of youth.
join • create • win
Your creative ideas can help save lives.
change
the world
We chal10
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Top 5 TO
Reasons
the Movement
SOLVE to Join CHALLENGE
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Abbey Fleck invented the “Makin’ Bacon” bacon rack when she was 8 years
old. She patented the idea to hang bacon while it cooked in the microwave.
check out
monthly contests
and the
ambassador program
for more prizes
Richie Stachowski invented the “Water Talkie” when he was 10 years old.
The device allows swimmers talk underwater up to 15 feet away.
Frank Epperson invented the popsicle when he was 11 years old. He
applied and received a patent in 1924 for the “Epsicle Ice Pop.”
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Alexis Lewis invented the “Bamboo Travois” when she was 12 years old. It
can be used to efficiently carry people and other heavy items over long distances.
TUDY the problem. You need to learn about the issues before
you can take action.
Win 1 of 100 cash
prizes up to $100K.
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Team up with your
friends for fun.
Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs when he was 15 years old. He
made two wire loops and asked his grandmother to sew fur and cloth on them.
BSERVE what others are doing. Check out how others help.
George Nissen invented the trampoline when he was 16 years old. He
created it in his parents’ garage by strapping a canvas sheet to a steel frame.
You can change
the world.
Boost your college
application.
IST all imaginable ideas. In this brainstorming step, let your
imagination fly.
Your creativity can
help save lives.
V
ISUALIZE each idea. Assess whether it is effective, feasible,
Summary
of Rules
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and original.
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ELIGIBILITY
ideas.
Teams of any size (or individuallyD) in the following age brackets: 7-10; 11-14; and 15-18
ECIDE and present. Choose the best idea and create your
presentation.
Two-thirds of cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. More than
half of injuries occur when people try to fight the fires themselves.
ENTRIES
We welcome all ideas including community events, inventions, mobile apps, videos,
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safety messages, posters, websites, or anything else you can imagine
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The leading cause of heating fires is the failure to clean heating equipment. Space heaters, whether
portable or stationary, cause 33% of home heating fires and 81% of home heating fire fatalities.
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Although three-quarters of intentional fires are started outside, they quickly spread to homes where
most of the property damage and casualties occur.
4
Lighting, fans, air conditioning equipment, and water heaters commonly cause home fires. Roughly
half of home electrical fires involve electrical distribution (i.e., cords) or lighting equipment.
5
GRAND PRIZE
$100,000 for winning team or $25,000 max/person
Smoking is also the leading cause of home fire fatalities. Trash, mattresses, bedding, and upholstered
furniture are the items most commonly ignited in smoking-related home fires.
TEAM PRIZES FOR EACH AGE BRACKET
Win
a trip to
youth
inventions
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Abbey Fleck invented the “Makin’ Bacon” bacon rack when she was 8 years
old. She patented the idea to hang bacon while it cooked in the microwave.
10
Richie Stachowski invented the “Water Talkie” when he was 10 years old.
The device allows swimmers talk underwater up to 15 feet away.
11
Frank Epperson invented the popsicle when he was 11 years old. He
applied and received a patent in 1924 for the “Epsicle Ice Pop.”
12
Alexis Lewis invented the “Bamboo Travois” when she was 12 years old. It
can be used to efficiently carry people and other heavy items over long distances.
16
Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs when he was 15 years old. He
made two wire loops and asked his grandmother to sew fur and cloth on them.
16
George Nissen invented the trampoline when he was 16 years old. He
created it in his parents’ garage by strapping a canvas sheet to a steel frame.
six STEPS
TO SOLVE
S
ANY
CHALLENGE
TUDY the problem. You need to learn about the issues before
you can take action.
O
BSERVE what others are doing. Check out how others help.
L
IST all imaginable ideas. In this brainstorming step, let your
imagination fly.
V
ISUALIZE each idea. Assess whether it is effective, feasible,
and original.
E
NGAGE with others. Reach out to experts for feedback on your
ideas.
D
ECIDE and present. Choose the best idea and create your
presentation.
1
Two-thirds of cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. More than
half of injuries occur when people try to fight the fires themselves.
2
The leading cause of heating fires is the failure to clean heating equipment. Space heaters, whether
portable or stationary, cause 33% of home heating fires and 81% of home heating fire fatalities.
3
Although three-quarters of intentional fires are started outside, they quickly spread to homes where
most of the property damage and casualties occur.
4
Lighting, fans, air conditioning equipment, and water heaters commonly cause home fires. Roughly
half of home electrical fires involve electrical distribution (i.e., cords) or lighting equipment.
5
Smoking is also the leading cause of home fire fatalities. Trash, mattresses, bedding, and upholstered
furniture are the items most commonly ignited in smoking-related home fires.
6
Dryers are involved in 92% of these fires and the leading cause is failure to clean the units. Dust,
fiber, lint, or clothing ignites 57% of appliance fires.
7
Exposure occurs when a nearby fire causes a home to catch fire. Prevention and preparedness are
the best tools against exposure fires.
8
Roughly one-third of candle home fires start in a bedroom. Falling asleep accounts for 11% of candle
fires and 43% of candle fire fatalities.
9
Matches and lighters are the heat source for 70% of all home playing fires and cause 82% of
fatalities.
projectparadigm.org
ages
FIRE IS EVERYONE’S FIGHT ™
We believe in the power of youth.
join • create • win
Your creative ideas can help save lives.
change
the world
We challenge you to change the world.
Top 5 Reasons to Join the Movement
check out
7 to 18
Win 1 of 100 cash
prizes up to $100K.
Team up with your
friends for fun.
You can change
the world.
monthly contests
and the
ambassador program
Boost your college
application.
for more prizes
Your creativity can
help save lives.
Summary of Rules
ELIGIBILITY
Teams of any size (or individually) in the following age brackets: 7-10; 11-14; and 15-18
ENTRIES
We welcome all ideas including community events, inventions, mobile apps, videos,
safety messages, posters, websites, or anything else you can imagine
GRAND PRIZE
$100,000 for winning team or $25,000 max/person
Entry
Deadline
May 1, 2016
TEAM PRIZES FOR EACH AGE BRACKET
1st Place: $20,000 or $5,000 max/person
2nd Place: $10,000 or $2,500 max/person
3rd Place: $5,000 or $1,250 max/person
Plus additional cash awards for the other 91 finalists
visit http://www.projectparadigm.org/challenge-rules for official rules
Win
a trip to
Los Angeles,
California