Write It, Do It
Division: Div C – High School
NC Essential Standards:
Alignment: Science Processes and Writing skills
Event Rules: See the National rule manual
Event Score Sheet: None
National Event Page: Here
Required Materials: Writing instrument
Clarifications: None
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:
The participant who will be doing the writing must bring a writing utensil. No other materials or resources are allowed.
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