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Describe It, Build It
Division: A- Elementary School
NC Standard Course of Study Alignment: Grades 3-5 Science: General
Event Rules: Describe It, Build It

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, magnets, beads, 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.

Event Resources:
Print and Use lined paper
Games for learning how to communicate clearly
See the event help page for the Middle and High School version of this event

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