BRIDGE THE GAP
Connecting, Creativity and Engineering
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Event Type : Team (6-8 members)
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Who can participate : Grades 7,8
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Maximum number of teams in the event : 6
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Maximum number of teams per school : 1
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Number of rounds : 3
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Event description:
Round 1- Connect the bridge
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Each Team will be divided into 2 groups. Common material would be provided to every team
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Groups can discuss to each other for 5 minutes at the start to agree on the design and connection points. After the initial discussion, groups cannot see each other’s progress
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One group constructs the base, while the other designs the arch and foundation
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Group should coordinate measurements and design features to align the bridge
Round 2- Bridging the comic strip
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Starting and ending panels of a comic strip would be provided
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Team members brainstorm events to connect the panels creatively
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Teams may use 5 intermediate comic strips to bridge the gap
Round 3 - Creating a Human Bridge
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Each Team will be divided into 2 groups. Each group receives half of the picture or description of the human bridge.
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Each group will discuss for 2 minutes
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Groups collaborate after 2 minutes to form the bridge using gymnastic poses
Judging Criteria
Round 1
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Creativity of design
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Effective collaboration between the two groups
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Stability and functionality of the bridge
Round 2
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Coherence of the storyline
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Clever transitions between panels
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Artistic quality of the intermediate strips
Round 3
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Accuracy in replicating the bridge
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Smooth transitions between poses
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Overall creativity and teamwork