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HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

	MESA USA TREBUCHET.................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADES: 9-12 TEAM: 2-4 Students will construct a trebuchet with the specifications given and compete in 4 different categories.  Category 1 is performance, where trebuchets will be tested on distance, accuracy, strength, and design efficiency.  Category 2 is technical paper; students must give details of the trebuchets development, experiment, and understanding.  Category 3 is the academic display; students will have to design a display board which illustrates what they have learned from their research (includes photographs, drawings, charts, and etc). Category 4 is the oral presentation; groups will be asked to present their project by discussing their experiments, design, testing, and experiences throughout the project. Questions will also be given.
	MOUSETRAP CAR..........................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADES: 9-12 TEAM: 1-2 Students will engineer a mousetrap powered vehicle that will go up a 30 degree incline.  Mousetrap car must be constructed based on the specifications given by the rule.
	MANILA MECHANICS....................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADES: 9-10 TEAM: 1-2 Students will be allowed to use 2 manila folders to engineer a bridge that will carry a maximum load.  Design, efficiency, and craftsmanship are essential in this project.
	MODEL THE HEART.... ..................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADE: 9-10 TEAM: 1-2 Students will construct a bisected heart based on the specifications given in the rules.  In addition, students will be asked to answer questions given in the MESA Day curriculum.
	WRIGHT STUFF GLIDER................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADE: 9-10 TEAM: 1-2 Students will construct a glider from balsawood that will be tested outdoors based on its ability to stay in the air for the longest time.  The host center will provide the hand-held catapult for this event.
	SPEAK OUT...................................................DOWNLOAD RULES
	GRADE: 9-10 TEAM: 3(MUST BE 3 STUDENTS) Teams will choose an official topic given in the rules that they will prepare into a short oral presentation.  Students are encouraged to use visual aids and other allowed material to enhance their presentation.  Working together is key to this competition.

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