The interdisciplinary display encompasses the application of the academic courses (science, math, history, and language arts) through the project method of instruction. The emphasis of this category is on the student’s ability to correlate the academics as they apply to the development and manufacture of a product or the construction of a product. In addition, to the documentation required by the individual units within the technology course, further evidence is needed to specifically address the application of skills acquired in the academic courses.

All photos will use mounting adhesive along the top edge of photograph not to exceed 3/4-inch and be mounted on white typing paper not to exceed 8.5" x 11". No additional matting will be allowed. All photos will be student processed unless otherwise stated.

Printing - Can use either method listed below:

• Photo is developed by a professional lab, in-store photo lab, or a kiosk film printer in a commercial setting. This includes self-service photo printers in Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
• Photo is developed by the student in a traditional film processing lab using traditional methods and practices or digitally in the lab, classroom, or home using a printer.

The intent of this area to demonstrate the programming and design aspects only, not actual production, which can be entered under the other classifications. Do not bring produced part.

To control lights, motors, switches, or to receive input from switches, sensors, etc. Provide instructions how to operate in documentation.

Student produced displays or working models that demonstrate extraction or processing of energy. Provide specific instruction on how to operate for judges.

Student produced displays or working models that demonstrate the man-made or natural power sources being used. Provide instructions how to operate in documentation.

Student produced displays or working models that demonstrate the man-made or natural power sources being used. Provide instructions how to operate in documentation.

Maximum display size: 3 ft wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high unless otherwise specified in rules.

One (1) Board Foot (bf) is defined as a piece of wood 12" x 12" x 1" in size, or 144 cubic inches of wood. All Board Feet calculations are AS DISPLAYED. Calculate the total volume of wood in the project based upon cubic inches and divide by 144 to get Board Feet in the project.

Definition of team product: Two or more students worked on project.

All Board Feet calculations are AS DISPLAYED.

Area Calculations are required in documentation.

One (1) Board Foot (bf) is defined as a piece of wood 12" x 12" x 1" in size, or 144 cubic inches of wood. All board feet calculations are AS DISPLAYED. Calculate the total volume of wood in the project based upon cubic inches and divide by 144 to get Board Feet in the project.

Definition of mass production project: Board foot calculated on single product only to get correct amount of board foot for correct classification.

Wood

Plastic

Metal

Maximum display size: 3 ft. wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high.

Construction is defined as the technique, skills, and standards used in the construction of a shelter, containment, support, or complex. Students will be demonstrating the application of their knowledge of construction when they enter their project in competition.

Past

All entries must include historical documentation of the feature that the construction represents.

Present

Structure Using Constructing Processes - Without Utilities

Future

Dimensional Materials

Dimensional Materials are sold/described based upon "nominal" measurements. After being milled and dried for sales, the lumber described is no longer the nominal measurement. Example: A 2 x 4 is actually 1.5" x 3.5". Use traditional/standard nominal measurements when calculating board feet.

Restorations - Team/Individual

Restoration: Projects that have been restored to the original condition. Items were originally commercially manufactured. A work history must accompany the entry stating the condition in which the entry was found, parts not reconditioned by the student and other pertinent information as per Rule 9 of the Category Projects Competition Rules. Engines and motors are not included in this classification.

Commercial Model Kits

Theory and Processes as related to Technology Education. Must include manufacturer's assembly instructions.

Integrated Technologies Product Production - Individual

Maximum display size: 3 ft. wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high.

Students must show evidence of the use of the universal system model. Minimum documentation must contain the following; sketches, description of problem, process and outcomes.

Maximum display size: 3 ft. wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high.

Entries may be for exhibit only and awards may or may not be earned as determined by contest judges. Student must tell the contest coordinator if the entry is “For Judging” or “For Display Only” prior to judging. A team must have produced a product or solved a technological problem. Individual projects are not entered in these classifications. The contest director may refuse entry of a school display due to safety or space availability.

Maximum display size: 3 ft. wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high.

Maximum size: 3 ft. wide x 18 inches deep x 4 ft high.