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Junior · Grades 5–7
Innovision — Where Ideas Come Alive
Innovation Through Working Models
Entry limit: 1 team per school
What this event involves
Teams build a working scientific model on the spot, then demonstrate it, explain the science behind it and describe its real-world use to the judges.
Twenty suggested topics are shared with schools in advance so students can plan and bring their materials.
Suggested topics (Grades 5–7)
Shared in advance so students can plan and bring their materials.
- 1Rainwater Harvesting System
- 2Water Filtration System
- 3Hydraulic Lift or Hydraulic Bridge
- 4Windmill for Electricity Generation
- 5Solar-Powered House
- 6Smart Traffic Signal
- 7Automatic Street Light
- 8Drip Irrigation System
- 9Volcano Eruption Model
- 10Simple Electric Circuit
- 11Electromagnet Crane
- 12Water Cycle Demonstration
- 13Seed Germination with Automatic Watering
- 14Pulley System
- 15Simple Machines (Lever, Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane)
- 16Earthquake-Resistant Building Model
- 17Flood Warning System
- 18Human Lung Working Model
- 19Working Periscope
- 20Conveyor Belt Using a Motor
The key facts
- Date
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026
- Time slot
- Slot 1 · 10:00 AM
- Studio
- Visual
- Team
- 2 students
- Duration
- 1 hour build + 10 minutes presentation
- Entry limit
- 1 team per school
Format and rounds
- 1Rules & topic confirmation5 minutes
- 2Model construction1 hour
- 3Presentation & judging10 minutes
What to bring or prepare
- All materials needed to build the model — recycled and eco-friendly materials encouraged
Key rules
- 1One team of two students per school. Only working models are accepted.
- 2The model must be built during the competition, using only materials the team brings.
- 3Teams must explain the scientific principle, the working mechanism and real-life applications.
- 4Battery-operated or low-voltage electrical models are permitted.
- 5Open flames, hazardous chemicals and unsafe electrical connections are prohibited.
Judges' decisions shall be final and binding. See general rules
Judging criteria
- Working mechanism of the model35
- Scientific concept & explanation25
- Creativity & innovation20
- Practical application & presentation10
- Teamwork & time management10
- Total100
Entering this event?
Each registration form covers up to three events. Entries close 29th August 2026.