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1 INSPIRE-ational Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd.

2 This Challenge must be read in conjunction with the 2017 Instruction Manual. INSPIRE-ational A. INTRODUCTION People say that the world is more crowded as populations continue to grow. INSPIRE (the Inter-National System Promoting Island Relocation and Evolution) has made a new artificial island to ease overcrowding and to promote partnership, understanding and new connections between countries which have previously been separate. A plan has been developed and countries are being paired to settle there. INSPIRE has selected your team to lead the way. As your settlement will be the first of many, it must be creative and INSPIRE-ing. B. CHALLENGE Select two countries to pair for this trial colonisation from the lists provided in Section D. Show how your team selected five of the features, e.g. icons, language, and cultural aspects, which you then merged to support this new connection. Your team must then develop a promotional presentation on the success of your colony for INSPIRE to use as they develop more islands. C. PRESENTATION During the presentation your team must: Explain why your team has selected the two countries Outline the process used to select five features of the countries for amalgamation Present a new flag which is symbolic of the new settlement Show how some of the challenges of combining two cultures have been overcome Present the success of your settlement to INSPIRE incorporating features of the two countries you have amalgamated. Before you commence your presentation you must present the following written information to the judges: One copy of your script Your completed copies of the Cost Form, Outside Assistance Form and Presentation Skills Form. Your completed form from Appendix 1, which shows the icons you used from each country and the final merged product. Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 2

3 D. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CHALLENGE Please select one country from List A to pair with one country from List B. List A China Kenya Fiji Estonia Canada List B India Bolivia Belgium Iceland Spain You must complete the form in Appendix 1, on page 7, which shows the features/icons you used from each country and the final merged product, and provide to the judges before your presentation. E. LIMITATIONS Refer also to those listed in the 2017 Instruction Manual. 1. The total time for setting up, performing the Challenge solution and clearing away is ten minutes. 2. The judges or room monitor will indicate when your performance time is to begin and when nine minutes have elapsed. At ten minutes your performance will be stopped. 3. A minimum of four team members must be within the performance area at all times. 4. The team members who are performing must be visibly inside the 3m x 3m performance area. 5. Only items listed under Allowable Materials may be used for costumes and props. 6. Overall costs are limited to $75.00 in accordance with the 2017 Instruction Manual F. SCORING You will be awarded points according to the following criteria. 1. Clear explanation of why the two countries were chosen points 2. Ingenious portrayal of the process used to select five features of the countries for amalgamation points 3. Clever presentation of a new flag which is symbolic of the new settlement points 4. Creative explanation to show how some of the challenges of combining two cultures have been overcome points 5. Creative presentation of the success of your settlement to INSPIRE points Maximum possible points Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 3

4 G. PRESENTATION SKILLS & OVERALL DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE Your team must select two presentation skills and, on the Presentation Skills Form provided, explain why you have chosen this dramatic technique, and how this technique enhances the communication of the solution to the audience. It is the responsibility of the team to ensure that the Presentation Skills Form is written so that it directs the judges attention to the nominated categories including: How the nominated presentation skill is used How the nominated aspect emphasises the quality of the solution How the nominated aspect is relevant to the solution. Neither of the two summaries should be more than fifty words in length. Each of the two categories will be worth 0 to 20 points. The judges will also allocate up to 10 points for the overall dramatic performance of the team. Overall Dramatic Performance is defined as the extent to which the performance had excitement, flair, creativity or impact that was related to the challenge solution. Basic stagecraft skills need to be evident in your performance. Maximum possible...50 points H. BONUS POINTS In each of the following no partial points will be awarded. 1. All props and costumes made by team members from the list of Allowable Materials points 2. All paperwork completed and supplied to judges: a. Outside Assistance / Media Permission form b. Cost Form c. Presentation Skills Form d. Required written materials (script; Appendix 1 form) points 3. All team members played a meaningful part/role in the Challenge solution and presentation points 4. Minimum of four team members in the performance area at all times points 5. Presentation area cleared to the satisfaction of the judges points Maximum possible...50 points I. PENALTY POINTS Violation of the spirit of the Tournament... 0 to 50 points Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 4

5 J. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE: At the presentation site: 1. A minimum of two judges. 2. A timing device for the judges. 3. Score sheets and pens or pencils for the judges. 4. A defined stage or floor performance area of approximately 3m x 3m. 5. Two chairs and a table that may be used in the performance. 6. An electrical outlet that will accept a three-prong plug for use in the performance. Any electrical items must be tagged with a current safety tag. Teams must bring any power boards and extension cords needed. K. PRESENTATION DEVICES Any of these electrical items may be used during the presentation of your challenge solution - laptop computer, data projector, television, DVD player, CD-player, MP3/MP4 players or any other audio visual or Information Technology device which benefits your team s presentation. Read Section 4.2 (The Long Term Challenge) of your 2017 Instruction Manual for guidelines on setting up and use of equipment during the 10 minutes challenge solution presentation. Preparation of audio visual materials for use during the presentation must also comply with 'Outside Assistance Guidelines. All electrical devices including power boards and extension leads are the responsibility of the team but do not need to be included in cost forms. They will also need to be tagged with a current safety tag on. Screened images must be projected to appear within or directly behind, the 3 m square. Adjustments to the lighting will be at the Director s discretion. Teams are, however, advised not to rely on lighting adjustments in their performance Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 5

6 L. ALLOWABLE MATERIALS FOR COSTUMES AND PROPS (Any of these must appear on Cost Form if used for costumes or props) Aluminium foil Foam rubber Papier Mache - eg Mix It Balloons Gloves Plastic piping, tubing, bags, sheeting Balls ping pong, foam, Glue Plasticine, play dough polystyrene, plastic Blu-Tack Goggle eyes Polystyrene Buttons Hessian Raffia Cardboard Magnets Recycled material* Cellophane Make-up and hair products Ribbon Cling Wrap Nails, screws, bolts Socks Cotton Wool Paddle pop sticks Staples Crayons Paints, textas String, twine Dried Peas, beans Pantyhose Swimming caps Drinking straws Paper butchers, plain, Tape - adhesive, masking, duct coloured, crepe, tissue Dye - fabric, food Paper clips - glider, bulldog Torch (in working order) Elastic Paper plates, paper cups Velcro Elastic bands Pasta Whistles Feathers Pencils, pens Wire Fabric any type including fur Pins safety, split, hair Wood Fishing line Pipe cleaners Yarn cotton, woollen, synthetic Please note: Dye may be used in your preparation but must NOT be brought in liquid form to Tournament of Minds venues. * Recycled material is specifically any material that you would normally throw out in your garbage or recycling bin each week. For example: newspaper, cardboard, foam boxes, cotton reels, margarine containers, drink bottles, tops, egg cartons, garden refuse etc. It does not include second-hand items like Grandma s old shawl, Mum s old evening dress or shoes, an old cane, umbrella, fan, toys or sports equipment. Goods and materials purchased from second-hand shops or opportunity shops are NOT considered to be recycled material and so are not permitted. Your team must cost the proportion of each item that they use. Your team may use standard equipment to construct props, costumes and apparatus, e.g. scissors, hammers, screwdrivers, sewing machines, paintbrushes etc. These items need NOT appear on the Cost Form. Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 6

7 APPENDIX 1 Icon Country and Item from List A Country and Item from List B Merged Item Copyright 2017 Tournament of Minds Ltd. 7