What inventor became famous a long time ago?
Benjamin Franklin-
How old was he when he started inventing?
12
What did he make?
paddles for his hands to help him swim faster.
Does this mean kids can invent things too?
yes
What should you do once you have a prototype?
test it
What will testing it prove?
whether it's a great idea or not
Should you contact someone if it's a good idea?
yes
Who should you get in touch with?
companies that might be interested in it
Can someone steal your idea?
yes
What can you do about that?
get a patent
Can a kid get one?
no