Duct Tape Challenge
Division: A- Elementary
NC Essential Standards Alignment: Visual Arts: 5.V.3, 5.V.2
SEP Practices: SEP 6
Event Rules: See Division A Manual
Clarifications: ATTACHMENT: Unless specifically stated in the task instructions, devices must be freestanding and may not be attached to a tabletop, floor, ceiling or other support.
Description:
Teams will be given a set of materials, including Duct Tape and a mystery task. They will then have a given amount of time to complete whatever task they are assigned. The task parameters will be clearly outlined for the teams. At the end of the given time, designs will be scored using the defined parameters, and/or structures will be tested, if applicable.
Materials:
Teams must bring something to write with and may also bring a ruler, scissors, and a stopwatch
Scoring:
Highest score wins
Lesson Plans:
FAQs:
10/31/24: Is there a specific brand of duct tape that will be used at competitions this year?
We will use Duck brand tape – like this!
Event Resources:
Duct Tape Challenge 2019 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2020 Rules)
2019 Duct Tape Challenge Tests
Duct Tape Challenge 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 Rules)
2018 Duct Tape Challenge Rules
Tips Video
Tearing Duct Tape Video
Making Sheets of Duct Tape Video
Shaping Duct Tape Video
Making 3D Shapes Duct Tape Video
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