Fran Scott discovers that one of the most valuable qualities for an inventor to have is persistence.
She meets inventor Dan Watson and takes a look at his ‘Escape Ring’ invention, designed to prevent smaller, younger fish from getting caught in trawler nets.
Dan explains to Fran how he spent 3 years developing prototypes, amending their shape and materials to find the perfect solution.
Finally, various inventors give their top tips so that ‘You Too Can Be an Absolute Genius’
This clip is from the series You Too Can Be an Absolute Genius.
Teacher Notes
Following on from the example of escape rings shown, students could work in groups to come up with a basic design to meet an eco-friendly brief.
They should present their design to the other groups and then go through two or three stages of tweaking and improving their design.
Curriculum Notes
This clip is suitable for teaching Design & Technology at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd level in Scotland.
More from You Too Can Be an Absolute Genius:
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.
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.
