Maryland Creative Problem Solvers
Instant Challenge Exchange
The Ride of Your Life
This is hybrid (verbal/hands-on) challenge.
Challenge:
Using the materials provided, create a theme park attraction and
present it to the Board of Directors.
Time:
You have 6 minutes to determine what the attraction is and
to construct it.
Then, you will have 2 minutes to present it to the Board of Directors.
Materials:
15 pieces spaghetti
5 pieces of rotini noodles
4 mailing labels
1 piece of string 12" long
1 paper plate
5 tooth picks
1 paper cup
1 oz. of clay
1 clothes pin
1 piece of cardboard 12" long
The Scene:
You are the attractions committee for a major theme park.
It is time for you to create a new ride.
The area of the park where the ride will be located has an
educational theme.
Therefore, your ride must promote a school subject.
Use the provided materials to construct the ride.
Then, present your new idea to the park's Board of Directors.
Scoring:
25 points Creativity of the attraction
3 points for each material used
15 points Presentation
25 points Teamwork