Graduating high school as a student is one thing. Graduating high school as an inventor is a whole different ball game.
Gildor Family Projects and Inventions meets the challenge of using creativity and knowledge to develop a unique scientific project. This exceptional E2K program gives every ninth grade E2K student an opportunity to become a young inventor.
Dreaming of their First Patent
Enthusiastic students that dream of finding an ingenious solution to environmental problems or registering a patent begin with a general course on “How to Create a Science Project”.
Each year the students tackle a challenging world problem. They have the freedom to approach it in his or her own individual way with guidance by the class teacher and outside professionals. An example of a project subject is: “Developing and Constructing a 'Smart' System for the Prevention of Train and Motor Vehicle Collisions". The challenge for the 2010/11 competition will be to "Design a 'Smart' Electric Car”. The project will involve robotic elements and alternative fuel sources.
Being Honored as a Young Inventor
An annual national project contest is hosted by the Israel Center for Excellence through Education at the Israel Arts and Science Academy. Finalists compete in four aspects of achievement: creativity, design, effort, and function in science.
The winners are announced at an annual ceremony attended by parents, friends and teachers. This ceremony has become an exciting annual event for the students and their E2K teachers, bringing honor and pride not only to the winners but to their schools and home communities as well.
The ongoing support and sponsorship of the Gildor family has enabled the Israel Center for Excellence through Education to dramatically upgrade the educational experience of all participants in this project, students and teachers alike.
Gildor Projects and Inventions report - 2008
Gildor Projects and Inventions report - 2009
Gildor Projects and Inventions report - 2010
Israel Center for Excellence through Education
