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1 Write It, Do It (WIDI) North Carolina Coaches’ Institute October 12-13, 2007

2 Joe and Michele Illinois State Directors www.illinoisolympiad.org Joe Simmons– 630-688-9670 Michele Chapman– michele_chapman@glenbard.org

3 Event Basics Scientific Communication Event Requires two compatible students One partner writes for 25 minutes Other partner builds for 20 minutes Writing and building occur in different rooms

4 RULES Only words and numerals may be used Symbols that are acceptable are ones that can be produced on a PC standard 101 key keyboard by pressing a single key or a single key in combination with the shift key All abbreviations (not symbols) must be defined either at the beginning or when abbreviation is first used No prepared labels will be permitted

5 8 Minute Build GO!

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10 SCORING Team building the object nearest to the original with proper instructions wins One point for each piece of material placed in the proper connection and location Pieces that are connected properly beyond incorrect connection will be scored No penalty for parts not used Improper use of symbols or codes will result in a 5% penalty for each different type of infraction Time for construction phase is tie-breaker Score ALL objects

11 Assemble Your Team Both should have decent spatial sense Students must get along and be able to communicate – Most Important! One student must be VERY observant and detail oriented with clear handwriting Other student must be VERY good with following instructions & assembling things Tryouts

12 Materials and Models Start easy with legos or k’nex Model should have a solid base Find materials? Stockroom, craft store, junk drawer, office supplies Make up kits with complete sets of materials

13 Create a Good Model Model should have different colors Pieces need to be in different orientations Make sure pieces can stay together if moved (solid base) The bag of supplies should contain extra pieces Models at regionals and state will usually have 20 to 30 pieces

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16 Writing Concepts-The Basics Begin with an overall description of the object “looks like a four sided tower” Materials list-necessary? Write it so it can be built from the ground up: base, middle and top (BMT) Orientation scheme – LRTB or NSEW Number your steps Use the entire 25 minutes

17 Writing Concepts-Advanced For complicated structures, sections should be described to be built separately Provide specific instructions on how to assemble each section (BMT) Remember connection orientation –pieces must be connected properly Color is used to determine correct placement

18 Building Tips Empty the bag and separate components into groups Assemble as many pieces as possible (skip steps if time is short) Keep the object in the same orientation during construction Pay attention to color and orientation of objects

19 Coaching Tips PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE Debriefing – Integral part of practice –Compare original and one produced –Discuss written instructions together –Thought process while writing/building Take a picture and keep instructions Switch roles

20 Team Building/Other Activities Give verbal directions to draw/build model Written directions to different parts of the school Give them a break –Charades –Pictionary

21 Questions? www.illinoisolympiad.org


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