The Challenge!

As a team, you will select one challenge from the list below. Working together, you will develop a solution to the challenge and prepare a professional presentation of your results. You will present your solution to a team of judges at WATERFEST on Saturday, April 17, 2010.

• Technical Team Problem

  This problem requires the 6 team members to collaborate on a local water quality issue to devise a solution that is scientifically sound. Students will present to judges orally and in written format.

• Media Team Problem

  This problem requires the 6 team members to collaborate on a local public service ad campaign. Students will present to judges orally and in written format.

• Scenario Writing

  Team members or individuals will write a scenario regarding the Ross Barnett Reservoir that will inform and intrigue the reader. This scenario must have a futuristic orientation.

WATERFEST:

ALL teams participating in the WATERFEST challenge will face one additional challenge the day of the festival. Each team will be presented with a water quality issue problem and be given 60 minutes to scientifically evaluate the issue and present a solution.

PRIZES:

• $25 for each student in a six student team
• $100 for the teacher of the winning group (to use in the classroom)
• Traveling trophy for winning school