Challenge A: unidentified moving object – technical
• Design and build Equipment to move various Materials to and from towering heights
• Start and end the Presentation with the Equipment contained in a Storage Box
• Create and present a Sales Promotion highlighting the features of the Equipment
• Complete all of the above with no AC electrical power
Challenge B: spinning a tale – scientific
• Research Energy Cycles in the Natural and/or Physical World
• Develop and present an original three-act Circular Story that demonstrates knowledge about one Energy Cycle of the team’s choice
• Create a DIcycler that changes as the Story progresses and the acts change
• Create a Finale that uses your DIcycler to signal the end of your Presentation
Challenge C: triple take road show – fine arts
• Use three different Storytelling Methods to tell the same story to three team-chosen Pretend Audiences
• Portray the Travel Methods used to move your Traveling Road Show between different Pretend Audiences
• Integrate a team-created Technical Spectacle into one presentation to a Pretend Audience
Challenge D: mythology mission – improvisational
• Create a five-minute Improvisational Skit about a Mission involving a Mythical Creature. This must be done in a five-minute Preparation Time prior to your Presentation at the Tournament.
• Incorporate research about a Culture from a country
• Incorporate three Souvenirs randomly selected from the list of items and combine them to create one Master Prop
• Incorporate an Unexpected Problem that is discovered on stage
Challenge E: verses! foiled again – structural
• Design and build a Structure made only of Aluminum Foil, Wood and Glue
• Test how much weight the Structure will hold
• Present a Story about a character that is Foiled
• Integrate team-written Verse and published Verse into your Story
Rising Stars: big bug’s bad day – noncompetitive
Calling our youngest creative problem solvers! Your team will:
• Learn about bugs and how they work with other living things
• Create a play that tells about Big Bug’s bad day
• Explore how Big Bug’s friends try to make the day better
Project OutReach: dynamic networks – service-learning
Make a difference in your community! This Challenge has two distinct portions:
• First, your team will design and carry out a Project to address a real community need and integrate a social network
• Second, at the Tournament, your team will showcase your Project with an Album and a Presentation, as well as complete an Instant Challenge