HO: Time Anew

Time Anew

Judges Version
Problem Source: Michelle Kretzschmar
http://texasom.blogspot.com/

This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.

JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):

You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will have one minute to present your solution.

Today we use a time system based on the earth's rotation. There are 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hours, 60 seconds in minute. Your Problem is: to build a new time keeping device. You must demonstrate how it would work and a describe it's system of units of measurements. You will be given materials to be used in your solution. No other materials may be used.

Score will be as follows:

• 1-20 points for creativity of the device
• 1-20 points for creativity of the system of units and explanation.
• 1-20 points for team work
• 1 point for each item used

Materials and Setup
Give each team the following materials.

• 5 rubber bands
• 4 cups
• 10 paper clips
• Tape/mailing labels
• 12 inches of string
• 4 pipe cleaners
• 1 clothespin
• 1 plastic spoon
• 1 marker
• 1 piece of paper
• 1 golf ball

Scoring Grid

Item	Quantity	Value	Total
Creativity of the device		1 - 20
Creativity of the system of units and explanation		1 - 20
Team Work		1 - 20
Each item used		1