Mystery Event 2009
Objective:
To prepare a device for an unknown task with limited time and materials. THIS
IS THE ONLY EVENT WHERE ALL CONSTRUCTION TAKES PLACE ON SITE AND WITH GIVEN
MATERIALS.
Materials:
ALL usable materials will be provided when you register to compete (it is
possible to register early in order to reserve a spot, but you will not receive
materials until you are sure you have time to compete). You may use your own
scissors (the judges will not supply scissors) or other cutting devices, but
you may not add ANY tape, glue, paper, or any other material to the equipment
provided at registration. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
Construction:
The mystery objective for the mystery event will be presented when a team
registers and picks up materials. They will then have a set amount of time
(usually 20-30 minutes) to find a spot in the school where they may complete
the construction. The school must return with its completed project ready
for testing by the time the judge gives them.
It is advised that each school registers for the Mystery Event first thing
in the morning, BUT THEY SHOULD NOT PICK UP MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION (nor
the mystery objective) UNTIL THEY HAVE 30 MINUTES TO DEVOTE TO THE MYSTERY
EVENT. In other words, participation in the mystery event should be scheduled
around competition in other events. You will not have the mystery revealed
until you have 30 minutes to spare.
Adults may not assist in the design or preparation of the entry except
to read and interpret the rules for the students. It is especially helpful
when adults help read and interpret the rules for the students. However,
adults should not handle the materials at any time.
Competition:
For this event only, you are competing as a school!
EACH SCHOOL MAY HAVE ONLY ONE ENTRY. Any students from your
school may help in the construction of your entries. This means that: