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[dear[prince]]

Our team has about 3000+ words. So far we are about half way through. One more month till states, I hope we get through all the words!!!!!!!!!!

Dudeincolorado, we have a lot of the same events!

yea, i noticed that 200 words is nothing to be proud about. we got 9/25 words right and was tied with another school, but my team skipped fewer words so we placed first.

well, i guess if i get to proceed on to state, i will definitely start practicing earlier ><

[zorbak5044]

i dont get this

[Hola]

Does anyone know much about how picky they are over the rules?
For example, they say that I can use a + or - to lengthen or shorten a word... Does that mean I can't use it for positive or negative?
Also, it says that +, -, and an arrow are acceptable symbols. Are they the only acceptable symbols? For example, can I draw a heart symbol for a heart, or do I have to make one that is anatomically correct?
If you break the rules, do they tell you as you draw or when they score?
My questions on this topic are endless... If anyone understands this.... I would love help! Thanks.

Also... Does anyone know how many words tend to be gotten right in regional competitions? I can't imagine getting very many........

[dudeincolorado]

You and use any symbol as long as it's part of the term. It would be impossible to do heart without drawing a heart. You can use + and - as long as it's part of the term. I think they are in the rules, but I don't have them with me. When you break a rule they judges call out PASS.

[herewegoagain365]

It really depends on your judges, I guess. Ours wouldn't let us use + or - unless it was specifically to shorten/lengthen a word.

[Sheogorath]

From the National FAQ:

"2.c. May students use symbols that refer to the term, i.e. a triangle (delta) for change, or a plus sign to symbolize a positive charge?"
Answer:
"No. "

[dudeincolorado]

that annoys me greatly

[EASTstroudsburg13]

From the National FAQ:

"2.c. May students use symbols that refer to the term, i.e. a triangle (delta) for change, or a plus sign to symbolize a positive charge?"
Answer:
"No. "

Ha, we got away with that at our conference tournament, I drew a circle with a plus sign for proton. Good to know for regionals though.

[croman74]

Wow, this sounds like a really fun event. Hopefully they have it when I'm in div. C.

[Hola]

Thanks! It's nice to know when you are practicing whether you are doing it right at all...
Though the rules against symbols are one more thing to make it harder.. How do you get any of them right??? I cannot imagine getting more than a couple...
Another thing I had trouble understanding... If you pass on a word, does the person who passed go next, or does it go on to the next drawer?

[ravensrunner14]

i am really confused about this event. can someone please explain what is going on with it? i am guess ing is kinda like a game of science pictionary? but i really have NO clue.

[fee6]

i am really confused about this event. can someone please explain what is going on with it? i am guess ing is kinda like a game of science pictionary? but i really have NO clue.

thats exactly what it is.

if the drawer passes, the drawer stays and draws again.
if the other members pass, switch drawers
that's how i think it works.
the judges at our regionals were very confused about it though.

[herewegoagain365]

i am really confused about this event. can someone please explain what is going on with it? i am guess ing is kinda like a game of science pictionary? but i really have NO clue.

You might want to make a list of science terms, then practice drawing them with your partner. And then practice again, and again, and again. (Flashcards help.) It's not a hard event, but practice is everything.

[starfire2890]

To make this simple:
1. You have to have a definite order in which your team draws (Doesn't apply obviously if you only have two people)
2. If you are drawing and your teamate(s) are not getting the word you can pass. Only the person drawing can actually pass. It is allowed for the person guessing to say pass if they want the drawer to pass but the drawer must then actually say pass.
3. Once the word is passed you may not come back to it.
4. When you pass a word the next person in the rotation then draws. It does not stay at the same person.
5. You are not allowed to speak or gesture unless you are saying pass. Although most supervisors don't care if your teammate is on the right track and you nod or gesture for them to keep going on that thought.
6. You cannot use symbols of any kind. The only use of symbols allowed is + and -, these may only be used to shorten or lengthen a word.

I think that is about it. It is a really fun event and I hope this helps anyone who is confused about the event.

[vivalepoire2]

I would definitely recommend the note card method.

Best event ever. xD