Fran Scott meets brilliant young inventors from around the country and gets top tips on how to come up with a great invention.
She tries out their genius inventions, including a swimsuit that mimics the skin of sharks and an automatic fire-extinguishing gadget that fits on to a kitchen tap.
Suitable for: Design & Technology KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd level in Scotland.
Developing ideas for inventions. video
Fran interviews inventors about the importance of producing prototypes and developing their designs.
Inspiration for inventions. video
Fran meets the young inventors of two products that have helped solved common everyday problems.
Testing inventions. video
Fran meets inventor Yusuf Muhammad who discusses the importance of a trial with real people to find any flaws in the prototype.
The importance of persistence when inventing. video
Fran meets inventor Dan Watson and looks at the importance being persistent with your invention and not giving up.
What is an invention? video
Fran Scott speaks to young inventors of a teacup-style bathroom plug and a shark-skin swimsuit about how they developed their ideas.
What is an inventor like? video
Fran and the inventors she meets describe what they think of when they hear the word 'inventor'.
What makes a good inventor? video
Fran looks at what makes a good inventor. She meets Sam and Benjamin, who show her one of their inventions.
