800 words maximum: 30 Points
Approximately 2/3 to one page in length
The proposal clearly explains the exhibit’s main idea.
The exhibit teaches STEM principles or concepts in some form.
The proposal explains the inspiration behind the exhibit design.
The proposal explains how the exhibit will remain relevant in the future. (10 years is the typical life cycle of an exhibit).
800 words maximum:(30 Points)
Approximately 2/3 to one page in length
Users can interact with the exhibit.
The exhibit encourages the user to ask follow-up questions.
The exhibit makes learning fun for users.
The activities are challenging to different age groups.
The exhibit take advantage of the outdoor environment.
The exhibit demonstrates a blend of interactive components and static education information.
Presentation, Exhibit Sketches and Commercial (Two minutes or less): (15Points)
The proposal includes diagrams, sketches and/or renderings that strongly support the exhibit's Big Idea.
The text accurately describes each idea and process.
The proposal is neatly prepared and easy to read.
The proposal includes a video explaining the exhibit.
500 Words Maximum:(10 Points)
Approximately 1/2 page in length
There are two or more examples of social media posts (for Facebook, Twitter, Intagram, Tumbler, etc.)
There are two or more examples of supplemental educational materials are provided. (for Facebook, Twitter, Intagram, Tumbler, etc.)
Constructability (5 Points): 400 words maximum
Approximately 1/2 page including a materials list/prices in a formatted table.
The proposal explains the exhibit's durability to wear and the weather.
The proposal explains the exhibit's safety.
The proposal includes a list of materials needed.
The materials list is within an approximate $250,000 budget.
Student Involvement Paper (5 Points): 300 words maximum
Approximately 1/3 page
The proposal explains how students researched the STEM concepts. (Explain the process).
The proposal explains the ideas and concepts the team considered and why they were not used.
The proposal includes information about STEM jobs related to the exhibit topic that students could pursue in the future.