Technical writing skills are an important part of how engineers and scientists share ideas clearly. In this event, one team member will write simple instructions describing how to build a device, and their partner will use those instructions to try to build it using basic materials. The goal is clear communication and teamwork.

Resources

Fun English Games – Games to practice writing instructions

The Importance of Detailed Procedures in Science

Practice Writing Scientific Procedures

Write It, Do It Activity

 

Samples

WIDI

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