Write It, Do It
Division: Div B – Middle School
NC Essential Standards Alignment: Science Processes and Writing Skills
Event Rules: See the National Rule Manual. Here is a slide deck explaining the NC changes.
Event Score Sheet: None
National Event Page: Here.
Required Materials: The participant who will be doing the writing must bring a writing utensil and paper. The builder will need the resources listed below.
Clarifications: Here is the list of possible building supplies that should be collected by the builder.
Description:
This is a 2 part event. In the first part, one team member will view a constructed object (k’nex, legos, tinker toys, pipe cleaners, styrofoam bowls, craft supplies, etc) and write a description of how to build it without using any pictures, diagrams, or symbols. The written description will then be given to their teammate who has not seen the object. Given a corresponding set of materials, the team member will then attempt to rebuild the object from the written description.
Materials:
Team members must bring a writing instrument.
Event Leaders will provide paper to write on, the object, and corresponding sets of materials.
Scoring:
High Score wins. Points are earned for correct connections, placement, color, etc. Ties will be broken by shortest construction phase.
Common Mistakes:
None
Recommendations:
None
Event Resources:
Write It, Do It 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 Rules)
Can you talk your partner through these mazes?
Media:
None