Google Hang(ing)out with a Patent Attorney

We had the unique opportunity, for the second year in a row, to have a Google Hangout with a patent attorney today.  He joined our classroom, as well as the other three fifth grade classes, to discuss what a patent attorney does, along with share his insight into the inventions our students are creating for the 3rd Annual Trash to Treasure Invention Fair. 

This was a great opportunity for our students to have to think about how their invention relates to the real world.  Students had to be prepare to discuss their invention, as well as the rationale behind it.  It was a great viewing and learning experience.

As he did last year, once again our patent attorney did a great job informing our students.  Check out some of the clips from today's Hangout below.