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HIGH SCHOOL
CHANGES FOR EVENTS
2017-2018
Where toolboxes are required, teams/individuals will not be allowed to share tools and/or supplies
The filming of (including mobile devices) competition entries and participants is strictly forbidden
Plan of Work Log requirements are “pages as needed”
The term “notebook” is being replaced with “portfolio”
Most events require that student and/or teams be identified by numbers only, but there are exceptions to this rule
The Student Copyright Checklist will be added to a number of the events
All entries must be complete when checked in, or they will not be judged.
Clarification of the concept for the event
Specific theme for the event for each
year New documentation section to include
diagrams of parts and features
New name – Architectural Design
• New theme - Tiny Houses
• Documentation submitted on a flash drive in PDF format (ID label to be attached at check-in)
• A hard copy of all required drawings must still be submitted during check-in
• Model, flash drive, and drawings submitted at the same time
New topics for 2017 & 2018
New name - STEM Careers
The sergeant at arms will receive five index cards with the name
of each office on one side
A point of parliamentary procedure to be completed will be on the other side
At the same time, the secretary and treasurer will be given the minutes and treasury report, respectively, to review before the meeting
The number of semifinalists will increase from twelve to fifteen
The age group will be specified
Name changed from CAD 2D, Architecture
Team members report to the event at the time and place stated by the event coordinator to pick up their equipment
Name changed from CAD 3D, Engineering
Team members report to the event at the time and place stated by the event coordinator to pick up their equipment
New name – Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Preliminary round to change
Each team will present pro and con evidence for the selected subtopic
12 Teams will advance as semifinalists to debate head to head
To be merged with Promotional Graphics
No changes
2017 “Throwback Design” 70’s LSRAV (Land Speed Record assault Vehicle) All four wheels must be completely exposed No part of the body may cover any part of the
front or back wheels Body length 240mm – 250mm Body mass 35g Participants are reminded to always read the new
regulations carefully each year to take note of the many changes that have been made
An “Engineering Grand Challenges” theme will be incorporated as the focus topic each year
Students must bring a fully charged laptop to the competition; no power will be provided Students will process (type) and submit an
essay as a PDF on a USB flash drive The topic for the essay and related articles
will be provided on site
No changes
New focus will be wearable technology
Research and design evaluation elements will have increased weight on the rubric
Increased rigor in the event
Use of kits to be disallowed
Will focus on the integration of specific STEM
standards each year The focus will change annually
A reflective element will be added
New limit to two (2) individuals per chapter
Merged with CNC Production to create the new Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Event
No changes
No changes
Rubric will be streamlined
Number of photographs will be reduced to
three (3) Rigor will be added to the theme
The interview will be eliminated
Participants will receive a topic on site at the conference
Twenty four (24) hours will be provided to prepare up to a five (5) slide presentation to be delivered to the judges
Participants must supply their own fully charged laptop and a USB flash drive ; no power will be provided in the event room
Participants without a laptop or flash drive will not be allowed to compete
New name – Promotional Design Participants will produce an original multi-piece marketing package for
new TSA chapter recruitment or new teacher/advisor introductory packet
Unity of design will be emphasized
Submission and judging parameters to follow those of the current Desktop Publishing event
Semifinalists will work to solve an on-site problem
Semifinalists must provide their own fully charged lap top computer to compete
New name – Scientific Visualization
May be 2D or 3D
A theme will be added to the event
Participants are required to bring a fully charged laptop to the competition
Will follow the format noted in the Animatronics event
Theme-based pre-built structures
Theme, specifications and materials to be posted on the TSA website
No limitations on amount of materials allowed
Twenty (20) semi-finalist teams to build on site
Rubric to be used for both pre and on-site builds
Will allow two (2) teams per state in the future
Eliminated
Each round will consist of twelve (12) questions and one
The team/individual answering the last question correctly has the option of answering a bonus question
The bonus question cannot be stolen
Technology Bowl Showcase to be added
The individuals with the top three test scores will compete in and on stage showcase to determine the top individual winner
The event no longer involves a race
Focus on “Research and Design”
Emphasis on real-world theme 2017 Motorcycles 2018 The history of stock car racing
DVD submission
Point allocation to be adjusted on the rubric
If a game is not playable in three (3) minutes, then the entry will not be judged
A coding element will be added
Increased focus on web development
Must be developed for multiple device (browser and mobile) compatibility
Real-world theme target
Thank you for your interest and attention.
A copy of this presentation may be obtained via the TSA website after August 1, 2016.
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