CBBC Newsround - Newsround Inventions Competition

11 April 2013 Last updated at 11:34

Are you an Absolute Genius? Dick and Dom have teamed up with Newsround to launch an exciting inventions competition. We want kids to dream up inventions that solve everyday problems.

What exactly is an invention? What exactly is an invention? Watch

What makes a good inventor? What makes a good inventor? Watch

Inspiration for invention Inspiration for invention Watch

Developing your idea Developing your idea Watch

Testing your invention Testing your invention Watch

Persistence is key Persistence is key Watch

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Read the full terms and conditions for You Too Can Be An Absolute Genius - A Newsround Inventions Competition
Grab the poster for your classroom

Download the competition poster for your classroom.
Download our advice for teachers

Advice for teachers who want to enter a group into Newsround's Inventions Competition.
All our classroom downloads in one pack

Download all the competition details and forms in one zip file.

How to enter

How to enter the Newsround Inventions Competition

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Download: Download the entry form

Download the entry form for the Newsround inventions competition.

Download: Get creative with our activity sheets

Absolute Genius activity sheets

Download: Every inventor needs a notebook!

Download your inventor's notebook

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