Maryland Creative Problem Solvers Instant Challenge Library

Time Marches On

This is a verbal challenge.

The Challenge:

Your team will use the timepieces provided to tell the history of a person, event or structure.

The Scene:

You are visiting a museum and come upon an unusual display of timepieces under construction. These timepieces are used to tell the history of a significant event, well-known person or easily recognizable structure. Unfortunately, the display won't be completed until after you leave. Your job is to determine what history these timepieces might be telling and present it to the judges.

Materials:

Pictures of timepieces
1 sheet white notebook paper (maybe used to gather ideas but may not be used in the final presentation).
3 sharpened pencils

Directions:

Your team will have 5 minutes to write your story and practice presentation. Your team will then have 3 minutes to present the story to the judges in any way you choose.

Scoring:

5 points for each full minute of the presentation
15 points for the overall originality of the story
15 points for the creativity of the interpretation of the pictures
5 points for the integration of each timepiece into the story
25 points for the overall quality of the story (characters, theme, structure)
25 points for teamwork