In The Zone Challenge A: Technical

The Ohio Destination Imagination Training Director’s Overview of

Present a team-created story about the dangers faced by vehicles, told from the point of view of one or more vehicles

Design and build small vehicles that are able to reliably and accurately travel specific distances

Use at least three different power sources for the vehicles

Use idea-creation and idea-directing tools to develop and choose options

Use of the engineering design process Exploration of physical concepts of motion

and energy Use of mathematical concepts of geometry

and measurement Understanding of customary and/ or metric

measurements Considering mathematical concept of

probability

Team ChallengeA. Central Challenge

(240 points)B. Team Choice

Elements (60 points) C. Presentation Site D. Reward Points

Rules of the RoadPublished

Clarifications (online @ www.idodi.org

The information in these materials is binding for all teams

http://www.iddodi.org/

RoadmapInstant Challenge Practice Set (available

online in the Resource Area at DestinationImagination.org)

Travel Guide for Teams (available online after Jan. 1, 2013)

www.facebook.com/destinationimaginationwww.twitter.com/idodiTraining at www.diuniversity.org

Time LimitThe team must complete the Presentation

(including setup) in eight minutes or less.Team BudgetThe total value of the materials used may not

exceed $175US. My 2012-13 Team Number is: 135- ___ ___ ___ ___

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My team is planning to compete in a sanctioned tournament.

I have registered for that tournament with the Regional Director

The Intent of the Challenge:To solve this Challenge, the team must design

and build Vehicles that will travel to and stop in Scoring Zones, while attempting to avoid the Danger Zone.

The team will try to score the highest possible number of Zone points while also choosing the level of Danger (risk and reward) it wishes to assume.

The team will integrate the Vehicle travel into an original Story about dangers faced by vehicles, told from the point of view of one or more vehicles.

In addition, the team must present TWO creations called “Team Choice Elements” that show off their interests, skills, areas of strength, and talents.

The team may create anything they wish for Team Choice Elements including props, music, technical gadgets, costumes, physical actions etc.

1. Floor surface: Destination Imagination strongly suggests that the Presentation Site be a large space with a hard floor such as wood, linoleum, concrete or very short-napped carpet. Teams should be prepared to deal with a variety of floor surfaces.

2. Site Size: The minimum required overall size of the Presentation Site is 20ft deep x 20ft wide, but teams may use any additional space that Tournament Officials designate as available. The 20ft x 20ft site will not be taped.

3. A minimum ceiling height of 10ft is recommended for this Challenge at Regional and Affiliate tournaments.

4. Electrical Power: A single 3-sprong electrical outlet will be provided at the edge of each Presentation Site for the team’s use.

Learn all the Challenge elements teams are required to complete

Learn about the elements of the Challenge under the team’s control

See all the scoring elements and the maximum number of points you may receive from each

Destination Imagination

Challenge A: Scientific

2012 - 2013

Focus

• Creativity

• Critical Thinking

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Engineering

• Technical Design

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Logistics

Time Limit

Time Limit• The team must complete the Presentation

(including setup) in eight minutes or less.

Team Budget

Team Budget• The total value of the materials used may not

exceed $175US.• The Rules of the Road will be helpful to you when

determining the value of your Tournament Presentation

Team Number• Teams and individuals using these Program Materials must hold a

20121 - 2013 Team Number.• The Destination ImagiNation Team Number is a license to compete in

sanctioned Tournaments and/or to use the Program Materials for educational purposes within your team, school, group or organization.

• Online access to Program Materials for teams who have purchased Team Numbers is on www.idodi.org

• My 2012-13 Team Number is: 1 3 5 - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ My team is planning to compete in a sanctioned Tournament. I will register for that Tournament with the Regional Director by the Region’s

deadline

A. Central Challenge - Section 1

Intent of the Challenge: • To solve this Challenge, the team must design and

build Vehicles that will travel to and stop in Scoring Zones, while attempting to avoid the Danger Zone.

• The team will try to score the highest possible number of Zone points while also choosing the level of Danger (risk and reward) it wishes to assume.

• The team will integrate the Vehicle travel into an original Story about dangers faced by vehicles, told from the point of view of one or more vehicles.

A. Central Challenge – Section 2

2. Vehicles:

The team will design and build small Vehicles that will travel from the Start Zone to other Zones on the Site. For the purpose of this Challenge, a Vehicle is a device that can be propelled over a distance. It must be a land Vehicle, traveling on the floor on its way to the scoring Zones. Minor unintentional bouncing or skipping will be allowed, but any Vehicle that is not designed with the intent of traveling on the floor will earn no points for D.1.

a. The team will choose how many Vehicles it will use in the Presentation, with a minimum of three (3) Vehicles and a maximum of ten (10) Vehicles allowed.

b. Any Vehicle may have the same design, Power Source[s] and construction as another Vehicle, or it may be different.

c. Each Vehicle must have a unique and clearly marked number from 1 to 10. No Vehicle will be allowed to leave the Prep Area unless it has a number on it. Vehicle numbers may not be changed or switched between Vehicles after leaving the Prep Area.

Questions for Appraiser Training Challenge A: In the Zone

1) The team arrives in the Prep Area with un-numbered Vehicles. What do you do? a. Ask the team to number the Vehicles. b. Disqualify all the Vehicles since they are not numbered. (A.2.c) c. Let the team number the Vehicles in the Prep Area but assess an Illegal Procedure deduction for not reading the Challenge. d. Do nothing; the main Challenge Appraisers will sort it out.


15) One of the team's Vehicles is moving across the floor and bounces off the ground after hitting a bump in the floor and ends in Zone 5. As an

Appraiser, how should you score the Vehicle? a. Score zero Zone Points (D.1.a) for all Vehicles. b. Score zero Zone Points (D.1.a) for that Vehicle only because it

didn’t travel across the floor. c. Score 5 Zone Points d. Award extra points for Theatrical effect (D.4.c) since it looked cool.


1) a. is correct. You want to give the team every chance to correct any Vehicle problems in the Prep Area before they present. This also includes incorrect numbering or size issues. The Prep Area is the place to try to fix problems that could cost the team points during their Presentation. Extra time to fix issues should not be given to the team if it will cause a delay.

15) c. is correct. The team’s intent was that the Vehicle was designed to be a land Vehicle. Section A.2 of the Challenge states that minor unintentional bouncing or skipping by the Vehicles will be allowed.


d. Each Vehicle, at the time of measurement, must fit within a 6in x 6in x 6in cube or box. Any Vehicle that does not meet this size requirement will earn no points for D.1. i. Vehicles will be measured in the Prep Area prior to the team’s

Presentation. At the discretion of the Appraisal Team, Vehicles may be measured a second time at the completion of the team’s Presentation. Any parts or decorations that have accidentally fallen off Vehicles will not be considered to be part of the Vehicle at the end of the Presentation. Vehicles that are designed or engineered to intentionally lose parts during their Zone travel will be treated as oversized vehicles.

ii. No additional item(s) may be added to any Vehicle after it has been measured in the Prep Area. Replacement of defective or damaged parts is allowed only for Vehicles that have not yet traveled outside the Start Zone. Replacement parts must be similar to those parts being replaced. Vehicles may not be replaced in their entirety.


2) The team adds several loops of duct tape to each Vehicle just before it leaves the Start Area. How should you score the changed Vehicles? a. Score normally. The team did nothing contrary to the Challenge

rules. b. Score normally. Adding the tape loops didn’t make the Vehicles

larger than 6in x 6in x 6in. c. Score each modified Vehicle zero.


3) The team repairs a Vehicle using a replacement part that is the same as the broken part and duct tape that was not originally on the

Vehicle. The Vehicle still fits in the 6in x 6in x 6in box after the repairs. How do you score the repaired Vehicle?

a. Score normally since the size is still allowable. b. The repaired Vehicle scores zero because the team added items

that were not on the original Vehicle in addition to the replacement parts. (A.2.d.ii)

c. Score normally since replacement parts are allowed by the Challenge. (A.2.d.ii)


13) A team decides that they are going to number their three Vehicles 4, 7, and 10. Is this allowed?

14) Can a Vehicle change size during the 8-minute Presentation Time?


2) c. is correct. The team is not allowed to add anything to the Vehicles after they are measured in the Prep Area (A.2.d.ii) other than replacement parts. It makes no difference that the addition did not change the Vehicle size. 3) a. and c are both correct. As long as the tape was used just to facilitate repairs to the Vehicle and it did not make the Vehicle oversized you would score the repaired Vehicle normally.

13) Yes: In section A.2.c.it states “Each Vehicle must have a unique and clearly marked number from 1 to 10.” It does not say that they must be consecutive. 14) Yes: As long as it is less than 6in x 6in x 6in when it is measured in the

Prep Area, and it is less than 6in x 6in x 6in when Time is called at the end of the Presentation, the Challenge does not say it cannot be larger during the 8-minute Presentation time.

A. Central Challenge – Section 2e. Each Vehicle will be propelled by a team-designed Propulsion System[s].Teams must

use three or more different types of Power Sources from the following list to propel their Vehicles. Each Vehicle may use one or more than one Propulsion System. The team will select only three types of Power Sources to be considered for their Propulsion System score (D.2.a).

i. Wind-up: Vehicle is propelled using energy stored through a tensioned or compressed mechanical system.

ii. Pneumatic: Vehicle is propelled using energy from moving or stored gas or air.

iii. Gravity: Vehicle is propelled by gravitational force. Vehicles may only be released (no outside forces added). Team members may not push Vehicles.

iv. Electric Motor: Vehicle is propelled by a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.

vi. Hydraulic: Vehicle is propelled by liquid pressure and flow.

vii. Thermal: Vehicle is propelled using temperature change to perform mechanical work. Please refer to the section on Safety in Rules of the Road for more on Team Challenge safety guidelines.

viii. Magnetic: Vehicle is propelled by the attraction or repulsion of objects’ magnetic fields.


4) The team has 2 identical wind-up Vehicles that launch down a ramp and an electric Vehicle. How do you score the Propulsion Systems in D.2.a?

a. Score the electric system normally in D.2.a.i and split your score for the wind-up between D.2.a.ii and D.2.a.iii

b. Score D.2.a.i-iii all zero because there were not 3 different Propulsion Systems

c. Score the electric system normally in D.2.a.i and the wind-up system normally in D.2.a.ii. Score zero in D.2.a.iii because there was not a third type of Propulsion System.

d. Score the electric system normally in D.2.a.i, the first wind-up system normally in D.2.a.ii and the second wind-up system normally in D.2.a.iii


4) c. is correct. The team does not have 3 different Propulsion Systems so only the two unique ones can be given a score (A.2.e, Published Clarification #2).

A. Central Challenge – Section 2e. Teams will earn points for the Technical Innovation and Technical Design of each of

the three selected Propulsion Systems. Teams will also earn points for the Technical Innovation and Technical Design of a team-selected Vehicle.


11) The team describes a Propulsion System on Tournament Data Form as a wind-up Power Source is used in conjunction with a second Power

Source, gravity. How do you score the Propulsion System containing the wind-up and gravity Power Sources?

a. You score the Propulsion System based on both Power Sources b. You score the Propulsion System zero because it used two Power

Sources c. You score only the wind-up component of the Propulsion System


12) The team has listed Vehicle #2 on their Tournament Data Form to be scored for Technical Design and Innovation. Vehicle #2 is damaged in transit, so they decide to not use it in their

Presentation and the team tells the Prep Area Appraiser that Vehicle #5 should be scored in D.2.b. The Vehicle # is not changed on the

Tournament Data Forms given to the Appraisal team. How do you score D.2.b?

a. Score normally for Vehicle #5 b. Score zeros since the Tournament Data Form states Vehicle #2

should be scored and it was not used in the Presentation. c. Ask to see Vehicle #2 after the Presentation and score it normally.


17) The team has a very innovative Vehicle, but they selected a different Vehicle to be scored on D.2.b. for Technical Design and Innovation. Since you are Appraising this section you should:

a. Score the Vehicle that you feel is most innovative b. Score the team selected Vehicle normally c. Score the Vehicle selected by the team but adjust the scores up to

include the innovative Vehicle since they didn't really understand d. Talk to the team after the Presentation and give the team an

opportunity to select another Vehicle


11) a. is correct. Propulsion Systems can use multiple Power Sources (Published Clarification #2) 12) a. is correct. Appraisers should use the Tournament Data Form as a guide for things to watch during the team’s Presentation, but keep in mind that things may change on the day of the Presentation. Score based on what the team wants, not necessarily what is written on the Tournament Data Form. 17) b. is correct. The team’s choice is WHATEVER the team tells you it is. Talk to the team about their Vehicle of choice and why they chose it, then use the scoring rubrics to help guide your score.


3. Zones: Solid lines shown in the Site figure will be taped. The dashed lines represent the minimum 20ft (6.1m) x 20ft (6.1m) Site size; dashed lines will not be taped.

a. The boundaries of Zone 1 extend past the edges of the minimum 20ft (6.1m) x 20ft (6.1m) Site, if the Site provided is larger than the minimum size. Any Vehicle that comes to a stop outside the Start Zone and does not come to a stop in Zone 5, Zone 10 or the Danger Zone will be considered to be in Zone 1.

b. A Vehicle must completely leave the Start Zone to receive Zone points.c. Zone points will be awarded in the following manner:

i. If a Vehicle is stopped in Zone 1 at the end of the Presentation, the team will earn 1 point.

ii. If a Vehicle is stopped in Zone 5 at the end of the Presentation, the team will earn 5 points.

iii. If a Vehicle is stopped in Zone 10 at the end of the Presentation, the team will earn 10 points.

iv. If a Vehicle is stopped completely in the Danger Zone, the team will earn no Zone points.


d. A Vehicle is considered to be in a Zone if any part of the Vehicle is in that Zone. The Vehicle does not need to be touching the ground to be considered in that Zone. Taped lines are considered to be part of the higher point Zone.

e. Any Vehicle that stops between two Zones will receive the higher of the two Zone points except when the Vehicle stops between the Start Zone and Zone 1. In this instance, the Vehicle has not completely left the Start Zone and will not receive Zone points (See A.3.b).

f. Team members are allowed to be in all Zones on the Site. Team members may not touch the Vehicle once the Vehicle is completely outside the boundaries of the Start Zone. If a Vehicle that is completely outside the Start Zone is touched, it will receive no Zone points (D.1).

g. Vehicles that are bumped or moved by another Vehicle will receive the Zone points for their final location at the end of the Presentation.

h. Appraisers will evaluate Vehicle locations following the Presentation. Team members must not pick up or move any Vehicles until Appraisers have completed their scoring.


8) The team successfully releases Vehicle #1, which stops in Zone 1. The team successfully releases Vehicle #2 and it pushes Vehicle #1 into

Zone 5, then stops with a bumper extending over the Zone 5 taped line. What are the Zone Scores for the two Vehicles?

a. Vehicle #1 = 0, Vehicle #2 = 5 b. Vehicle #1 = 5, Vehicle #2 = 1 c. Vehicle #1 = 0, Vehicle #2 = 1 d. Vehicle #1 = 5, Vehicle #2 = 5


8) d. is correct. Vehicle #1 is in Zone 5, so it gets 5 points. Vehicles are allowed to touch another Vehicle (A.4.g) and points are awarded based on where the Vehicle is at the end of the Presentation, not where it originally stopped (A.3.g). Vehicle #2 is also in Zone 5 so gets 5 points. A Vehicle is in the Zone if any part of the Vehicle is in the Zone (A.3.d). The Zones are 3-dimensional, so a Vehicle does not have to have to be touching the Zone. When a Vehicle is in two Zones, it will receive the higher Zone Score (A.3.e).

A. Central Challenge – Section 44. Travel: Teams must release their Vehicles one at a time from any location within the Start Zone.

Team members must not push or directly provide the propulsion needed for travel. All Vehicles must leave the Start Zone and travel using one or more Power Sources from the list provided in A.2.e. Vehicles that do not meet the travel requirements outlined here will earn no Zone points (D.1).

a. Team members may release their Vehicles in any order. b. Vehicles must begin their travel from completely within the Start Zone. c. Teams must not release any Vehicle until the previously released Vehicle is entirely out of

the Start Zone. Vehicles released when a previously released Vehicle is still in the Start Zone will earn no Zone points.

d. Vehicles cannot be attached to each other in any manner as they leave the Start Zone.e. External guidance that is entirely contained within the Start Zone is allowed.f. Vehicles must travel freely after leaving the Start Zone. No tracks, tunnels or other

means that direct the Vehicles may be used outside the Start Zone. Anything needed to propel or direct the Vehicles must remain in the Start Zone or be on the Vehicles. TEAMS MAY NOT USE TEAM-CONTROLLED EXTERNAL DEVICES SUCH AS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL REMOTE CONTROLS TO DIRECT THE MOTION OF THE VEHICLES.

g. Traveling Vehicles are allowed to touch other Vehicles that have been released for score. Teams are not permitted to use barriers, walls, props or other items on the Site, intentionally or unintentionally, to physically assist the stopping or directing of any Vehicle. A Vehicle will earn no Zone points (D.1) if it touches anything other than another Vehicle and the tournament-provided floor during its travel.


h. Teams will earn points for the Technical Design and Innovation of the methods used by the Vehicles to travel accurately and to stop by themselves.


5) Vehicle #1 is released and partially leaves the Start Zone. Then the Propulsion System breaks. The team pulls it back into the Start Zone and begins repairs. In the meantime, Vehicle #2 is released and stops in Zone 1. Repairs are successfully completed and Vehicle #1 is re- released and travels to Zone 5. What are the Zone Scores for these Vehicles?

a. Vehicle #1 = 0, Vehicle #2 = 0 b. Vehicle #1 = 5, Vehicle #2 = 0 c. Vehicle #1 = 0, Vehicle #2 = 1 d. Vehicle #1 = 5, Vehicle #2 = 1


7) The team is using a ramp for a gravity propelled Vehicle. The ramp is slightly larger than the Start Area. The team releases Vehicle #3 (not the Danger Points Vehicle) with no outside forces added and it rolls to a stop in Zone 5. What is the Zone score for this Vehicle?

a. 5 points b. 1 point c. 0 points d. 25 points

19) The team has a Vehicle that follows the light from a flashlight. The flashlight is on a pole in the Start Zone. Is this OK?


18) The team has a Vehicle that is measured in Prep and met the 6in x 6in x 6in dimension requirements. During the Presentation the Vehicle

sprouts a sail and then retracts it before the end of the Presentation. It looks like it may now be larger than before. You should:

a. Re-measure the Vehicle after the Presentation. If it is still inside the allowable dimensions score normally.

b. Re- measure the Vehicle after the Presentation. If it is larger than allowable dimensions score zero for that Vehicle in D.1.

c. Wait to see if anyone else notices. If not, then score normally. d. Since it looks too large, score zero for that Vehicle on D.1


5) b. is correct. Vehicle #2 scores zero because it was released before the previously released Vehicle completely left the Start Zone (A.4.c). Vehicle #1 scores normally. 7) c. is correct. The Vehicle scores Zero Zone points. The ramp extending outside of the Start Zone violated Challenge rule A.4.f, which states that anything needed to propel the Vehicle must remain in the Start Zone. 19) Yes, as long as it is stationary. External guidance that is entirely contained within the Start Zone is acceptable (A.4.e). It is not acceptable if they are manipulating or moving the flashlight, as this would make it a team-controlled external device (A.4.f). 18) a. & b. are correct. Section A.2.d.i of the Challenge says, at the discretion

of the Appraisal Team, Vehicles may be measured a second time at the completion of the team’s Presentation. If any member of the Appraisal Team is not sure if the Vehicle still meets the size requirements, you should re-measure the Vehicle after the Presentation is over.


e. Danger Points: This Challenge includes a Danger Points decision that will require strategic planning and quick thinking for teams to be successful. While in the Launch Area, teams will randomly draw the number of one of their Vehicles. All teams will have one minute to make their Danger Points decision after the number is drawn. The team’s decision will be based on the following information:

a. The team may choose not to accept any level of Danger. In this case, no Danger Points will be added or deducted.

b. The team may choose to accept the Danger. Points will be awarded in the following manner:i. If the randomly selected Vehicle is stopped in Zone 1 at the end of the Presentation, the

team will earn 10 extra Danger Points. ii. If the randomly selected Vehicle is stopped in Zone 5 at the end of the Presentation, the

team will earn 25 extra Danger Points.iii. If the randomly selected Vehicle is stopped in Zone 10 at the end of the Presentation,

the team will earn 50 extra Danger Points.c. The team will lose 25 Danger Points if the randomly selected Vehicle does any one of the

following:i. Is stopped completely in the Danger Zone at the end of the Presentation.ii. Touches any team members or objects except for other Vehicles as it travels.iii. Is released prior to the previously-released Vehicle completely leaving the Start Zone.


6) The team has 5 Vehicles numbered 1-5. The team has Vehicle #5 selected as the Danger Vehicle and chooses to accept the Danger Points. Vehicles #1 through #4 are successfully released and all stop in Zone 1. Vehicle #5 is successfully released and stops in the Danger Zone. What is the team’s Zone score in D.1?

a. -21 points (minus) b. 4 points c. -25 points (minus) d. 0 points


16) The team draws Vehicle #3 to be scored for the Danger Points, but is concerned that this Vehicle may not be accurate enough. The team elects NOT to accept the Danger Points, but just prior to releasing Vehicle #3 a team member calls that they ARE going for the Danger Points. The Vehicle stops in Zone 10! How do you score Vehicle #3?

a. Award 50 points in D.1.b, Danger Points for a perfect run b. Award -25 points in D.1.b for trying to change the Danger Points

decision c. Award 0 points in D.1.b, Danger Points; and 10 points in D.1.a,

Zone Points d. Wish you were scoring Team Choice Elements


6) a. is correct. The team earns 1 Zone point for each Vehicle stopped in Zone 1 (D.1.a) and because they accepted the Danger Points, -25

points (D.1.b) for Vehicle #5 stopping in the Danger Zone (A.5.c). There will be negative point totals in section D.1 this year.

16) c. is correct. A.5 states that while in the Launch Area, teams will randomly draw the number of one of their Vehicles. All teams will have one minute to make their Danger Points decision after the number is drawn. Teams cannot change their minds after the one-minute decision time is up. Although the team did not elect to accept the Danger Points, the Vehicle is still eligible for Zone Points.


f. Story: Imagine you are a vehicle. Crowded highways, inattentive drivers, road construction or heavy loads can mean daily danger as you go about your business. Split-second decisions can result in either a safe trip to your destination or they can result in accidents or detours.

a. The team will earn points for the creativity and originality of a team-created Story about a dangerous situation told from the point of view of one or more vehicles that are involved in it.

b. The team will earn points for integrating the team’s Vehicle travel into the Story.

c. The team will earn points for the theatrical effect of the characterization of a vehicle[s] by one or more team members. This characterization may involve appearance, mannerisms, dialogue or other methods as chosen by the team.


9) The team has a team member who characterizes the Vehicle. The team member has a costume, but the team runs out of time before they get

to his part in the Story. He spends the whole Presentation in the Start Zone releasing Vehicles. How do you score D.4.c?

a. 0 points. The team never used him in the story. b. You score D.4.c based only on the costume c. You score D.4.c based on the costume and what he told you after

the Presentation about his role in the story.


9) b. is correct. It is great to talk to the team members about what should have happened, but you can only base your scores on what was presented during the Presentation. Since the costume was worn during the Presentation, it was presented even though it was never actively included in the Story.

B. Team Choice ElementsB. In addition to the above requirements, the team must present

TWO creations called “Team Choice Elements” that show off their interests, skills, areas of strength, and talents. The team may create anything they wish for Team Choice Elements including props, music, technical gadgets, costumes, physical actions etc. 1. The team must present both Team Choice Elements as

part of the eight-minute Presentation and each Team Choice Element should have a meaningful connection to the team’s Central Challenge solution. Each Team Choice Element must be described briefly on the Tournament Data Form found at the end of this Challenge.

B. Team Choice Elements2. A Team Choice Element may not be a specific item that is

required in the Central Challenge that is already being evaluated. A Team Choice Element MAY be a single unique PART of a required item, as long as it can be evaluated as a stand-alone item. Both Team Choice Elements may be presented at the same time ONLY IF both can be easily identified and scored separately. Examples of these can be found in Rules of the Road.

3. Each Team Choice Element will be evaluated in three ways: for the Creativity and Originality of the Team Choice Element, and for the Quality, Workmanship, or Effort that is evident and Integration into the Presentation. Evaluation of Team Choice Elements is subjective.


10) The team selects the stylish way they painted their numbers on the Vehicles as Team Choice Element #1. How do you score it?

a. You talk to the team, then use the scoring rubrics to help you evaluate all of the Vehicle numbers as a single element.

b. You ask the team to choose something else to be Team Choice Element #1 because the Vehicle numbers are a Challenge requirement.

c. You select what you feel is the best painted number and evaluate it using the rubrics as a guide.


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D. Presentation Site – Section 1. Floor surface: Destination ImagiNation strongly suggests that the

Presentation Site be a large space with a hard floor such as wood, linoleum, concrete or very short-napped carpet. Teams should be prepared to deal with a variety of floor surfaces. Teams may contact the Tournament Director for more information about the Site.

2. Site Size: The minimum required overall size of the Presentation Site is 20 ft deep x 20 ft wide, but teams may use any additional space that Tournament Officials designate as available. The 20ft x 20ft site will not be taped. A minimum ceiling height of 10ft (3.05m) is recommended for this Challenge at Regional and Affiliate tournaments.

3. Electrical Power: A 3-prong electrical outlet will be provided at the edge of each Presentation Site for the team’s use.

E. Reward Points – Scoring Category 1

Zones Scaled to 120 points– a. Zone points for each Vehicle (up to 10 Vehicles) 0, 1,

5, or 10 points from A.3.c – b. Danger Points for one randomly-selected Vehicle -25,

0, 10, 25, or points from A.5.b and c


Vehicles up to 50 pointsa. Technical Innovation and Technical Design of Three Propulsion

Systemsi. Propulsion System 1 Up to 10 points from A.2.f

ii. Propulsion System 2 Up to 10 points from A.2.f

iii. Propulsion System 3 Up to 10 points from A.2.f

b. Technical Innovation and Technical Design of a team-selected Vehicle Up to 20 points from A.2.f


Travel up to 25 pointsTechnical Design and Innovation of the methods used by the Vehicles to travel accurately and to stop by themselves Up to 25 points from A.4.h


Story up to 45 pointsa. Creativity and originality of team-created Story Up to 25 points from

A.6.ab. Integrating the team’s Vehicle travel into the Story Up to 10 points

from A.6.bc. Theatrical effect of the characterization of the Vehicle(s) Up to 10

points from A.6.c

E. Reward Points – Team Choice Elements

Team Choice Element 1 up to 30 points from B

a. Creativity and Originality up to 10 points from B.3b. Quality, Workmanship, or Effort that is Evident Up to

10 points from B.3c. Integration into the Presentation Up to 10 from B.3Team Choice Element 2 up to 30 points from B

a. Creativity and Originality up to 10 points from B.3b. Quality, Workmanship, or Effort that is Evident Up to

10 points from B.3c. Integration into the Presentation Up to 10 from B.3

E. Reward Points – Team Challenge Scoring Central Challenge Scoring at a Glance• Instant Challenge = 25%• Team Choice Elements 60 points = 15%• Central Challenge 240 points = 60%

– Vehicle Travel, Design, & Innovation = 19% of the 240 Central Challenge points

– The Story = 19% of the 240 Central Challenge points

– Vehicle Propulsion System = 12% of the 240 Central Challenge points

– Final Vehicle Locations = 50% of the 240 Central Challenge

F. Tournament Data Form – Part 1 Part One: Required Paperwork

At the Tournament Presentation Site, the Prep Area Appraiser will ask for your team’s forms. A complete checklist of the required forms is below.

Your team needs:• Five copies of this completed two-page Tournament Data Form. • Two Copies of the completed Declaration of Independence. Blank copies of this form can be

found in the Rules of the Road. One copy of this form is for Team Challenge, the other copy of is for you to take to Instant Challenge.

• One Copy of the completed Expense Report. This form can be found in the Rules of the Road. Be sure to bring copies of your receipts in case you are asked for them, but it is not necessary to attach them to the form.

• Published Clarifications: We have read and are aware of the Published Clarifications on www.IDODI.org.

• Team Identification Sign: This will tell the appraisers and the audience who you are. The team should provide a free-standing Identification sign (ID Sign) of approximately 2ft. X 3ft displaying your Team Name, Team Number, School/Organization(if different from Team Name), and Level.

F. Tournament Data Form – Part 2 Part Two: Team Choice Element 1 What is your Team Choice Element? _________________________________________ Please write a brief description of your Team Choice Element. Make sure that

Appraisers know exactly what you want them to evaluate. What would you like them to know about the Team Choice Element? _______________________________________

Team Choice Element 2 What is your Team Choice Element? _________________________________________ Please write a brief description of your Team Choice Element. Make sure that

Appraisers know exactly what you want them to evaluate. What would you like them to know about the Team Choice Element? _______________________________________

F. Tournament Data Form – Part 3

Part Three: Presentation ElementsThis Challenge Requires the team to supply the following information to help the Appraisers evaluate your solution. This is PAGE TWO of the form. Be sure to fill in both pages.

1. Describe the three Propulsion Systems to be scored for your team’s Vehicles.a. First System ___________________ Which Vehicles use System #1_______________b. Second System __________________ Which Vehicles use System #2______________c. Third System _____________________ Which Vehicles use System #3_____________

2. Explain methods your team is using to have your Vehicles accurately travel and to stop in higher Zone points ______________________

3. Which Vehicle has your team selected to be scored for Technical Design and Innovation? _____

4. Why have you chosen this particular Vehicle?

5. Briefly describe your Story and how your team integrates the Vehicle travel into the plot ______________

6. Describe the methods your team has chosen to have one or more team members characterize vehicle(s) _________________

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