Innovations in Technology Judging
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All information relating to assessment of Crafty Design and Moving Water must be presented on a poster approximately 65cm wide x 85cm high (thick cardboard backing is recommended).

Each team will be allocated 20 minutes in which to present and discuss their entry with the judges.

Judging Innovations in Technology will include assessments in the following areas (these are to be covered on the poster):

•     Safety - includes energy source, the load (soft drink can), moving parts shielded.

•     Innovative Construction - materials used, design originality, community involvement. Use of recycled material (teams should look to improving craft each year and modify). Recycling does not mean use of exactly the same model. Recycling of materials – NOT CRAFT!

•     Planning and Testing - includes challenges, problems encountered during planning/construction, modifications.

•     Presentation - use of diagrams, photos, colour, originality, evidence of teamwork, involvement of school, community and/or industry.

•     Cross Curricular Aspects - demonstration that project has been incorporated into subject areas at school, e.g. English, Maths, Library research, Science, SOSE-environmental issues.

•     Model/Craft Potential - use of originality and imagination, student input, ability to identify how the model could be improved, given time and appropriate materials.

BONUS POINTS are available for each of the following if the team:

•     has incorporated this year’s special theme into their craft

•     Craft/model completes the performance test (time trial/water through the mountain).  

Performance Test and Time Trial

All entries will be required to demonstrate their craft/model in operation, and complete a Performance Test.

During the performance test, the craft/model will be judged on how it shows advancement in technology along with its reliability and efficiency.

The performance test will involve a time trial for Crafty Design entries – this takes place at the water tanks at 2 pm.