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Message Inventivity in ActionCADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTIONANNUAL REPORT 2024®

in· vent· tiv· i· ty /inˈvenˈtivədē/ nounusing creativity to think andact like an inventorInventivity®

Building the Future TogetherThe Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is an experiential museum that teaches STEAM conceptsthrough the lens of invention. Most importantly though, we encourage people of all ages, and from allwalks of life, to think like an inventor — and we do this in and outside of the museum.In 2024, we worked with 4,902 students and provided 179 science classes in 8 Title I schools and localcommunity centers. We hosted field trips, camps, and free admission community days celebrating Florida-grown innovation. We taught workshops on coding, robotics, 3D printing and more.Through our programs, exhibits, and labs, we help members in our community and beyond adopt aninventive mindset. We believe that everyone should have access to quality STEAM education, and thatsits at the core of everything that we do.We hope that through this report, you will see the value in the work we do to inspire and equip futureinventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries and that there are many ways you can be a part of our mission.From becoming a member to making a one-time gift or setting up a recurring monthly donation, you canensure that we continue to make a difference in the lives and minds of many.DONATE TODAYC A D E M U S E U M F O R C R E A T I V I T Y A N D I N V E N T I O N A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 45

C A D E M U S E U M F O R C R E A T I V I T Y A N D I N V E N T I O NA N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 46The Inventivity® Framework is our proprietary educationalcurriculum that teaches STEAM concepts through the lens ofinvention. In 2021, our education team developed and testedcritical components of the framework within the museum, andit has since then evolved into a dynamic structure of pillars,blocks, and bites.The 7 Pillars of Science™ represent the foundational areas ofscientific knowledge. Each pillar is supported by BuildingBlocks of Invention™ which delve deeper into key concepts,innovations, and the inventions that shape our world. Theseblocks are further broken down into Bites – concise anddigestible pieces that bring science to life.We bring this framework to visitors at the museum throughour badge program. Visitors who participate in experienceslike live demonstrations, hands-on experiments, meetingliving inventors, and exploring interactive exhibits can earntheir very own badge as a testament to their scientificexploration!In 2024, we tested eight Building Blocks of Invention™ in themuseum, which we consider our R&D lab.Thought LeadershipPillar of ScienceTMBuilding Blocksof InventionTM

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In 2024, we hosted the popular traveling exhibit: “Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention!”Inspired by Rube’s original illustrations, the exhibit contained a collection of new 3D, life-size machinesand hands-on, interactive components that connect Rube’s iconic cartoon contraptions to the way thingswork in the physical world. These experiences provide insight into the legacy of Rube Goldberg and howclassic engineering principles can be reimagined as entry points for deeper exploration of STEAMconcepts for 21 century learning.stFor our Cade-created exhibits, our team produced three: “Reel Revolution: The Rise of Animation,”uncovering the origins of the most well-loved movies, shows, and characters of all time; “Turning Tides:Save the Ocean Through Invention!” that highlights the pursuit of green living by going blue; and finally“Regrow as We Go: Learning from Unintended Consequences” which shines a spotlight on the inventorsthat are improving and restoring our planet’s food-production potential.Engaging ExhibitsC A D E M U S E U M F O R C R E A T I V I T Y A N D I N V E N T I O NA N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 41 0

Reel Revolution: The Rise of AnimationJanuary - March 2024Uncovered the origins of the most well-loved movies, shows, and characters of all time.Junior Achievement BizTownJanuary - March 2024 Introduced 5 graders to economic concepts, thworkplace skills, and personal and business finances in a student-sized town built just for them!Turning Tides: Save the Ocean Through Invention!March - September 2024Highlighted the pursuit of "green" living by going blue.Tom Petty: Among the WildflowersJune - October 2024Explored the joys, pains, and creative awakenings Petty experienced when pouring his soul into his magnum opus.Regrow as We Go: Learning from Unintended ConsequencesSeptember 2024 - February 2025Shined a spotlight on the inventors that are improving and restoring our planet’s food-production potential.

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Spring Break CampMarch 2024Our camps provide a unique opportunity for students todive deep into their favorite STEAM topics with hands-on,interactive learning experiences that foster an inventive mindset. Bradford County CampJuly 2024This grant funded program aims to spark creativity andencourage each student’s eagerness to learn throughhands-on, engaging activities and experiments. Thelessons we implement were designed to compliment what students are learning in their classes. Gainesville Housing AuthorityAugust 2024Through this program, both organizations cultivate aculture of innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving while imparting essential life skills to empowerGHA youth to become self-reliant, resilient, and proactivemembers of their community.Horizon HouseSpring, Summer & Fall 2024Junior Inventor NightApril 2024The Cade’s Jr. Inventor Night is the place for children tolearn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, andMath in an engaging way. Students at Horizon House participate in interactiveactivities designed to deepen their understanding ofscience, technology, engineering, arts, andmathematics.

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