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The Book 2016
2016 Theme: Building A Legacy
Information Communication Technology I (ICT I)
Information Communication Technology II (ICT II)
Information Technology (IT)
Polymer Science
Architecture & Drafting
Digital Media Technology
Energy
Robotics & Engineering
Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Simulation & Animation
Technology Foundations
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The Book 2016
Mississippi Technology Student Association
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Regions Map 3
Greetings 4
Membership 5
Directions to FFA Center 6
Yearly Calendar 7-8
GENERAL INFORMATION
TSA Patch Order 9
Bylaws 10 - 16
Chapter Identification Numbers 17 - 26
Liability Release Form 27 - 28
Conference Dress Code 29
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
General Rules for Middle School 30 - 33
Middle School 34 – 70
General Rules for High School 72 - 75
High School 76 – 112
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Greetings Mississippi TSA,
The 2015-16 MS TSA Conference season has arrived. The Book 2016 has been revised.
It will be necessary for you to own the national manual for the area in which you
compete. The middle and high schools manuals will be available thru National
Technology Student Association after you have affiliated your local chapter. Contact
information is:
National Technology Student Association
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1540
Phone: 703-860-9000
Fax: 703-758-4852
E-mail: general@tsaweb.org
www.tsaweb.org
All Mississippi Chapters should be affiliated nationally by January 10, 2016. If you are
not affiliated before district, you will not be able to compete in district competition.
There is a 10 member minimum per chapter.
Shanta Washington-Villanueva
MS TSA State Advisor
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Online Affiliation/Membership Process
To register online go to www.tsaweb.org. and click on Join TSA and
follow that instructions provided for you.
Please note:
National dues are $10.00* per student for the year and
Mississippi dues are 4.00 per student for the year
Total $14.00 per student for the year
*If your chapter has 40 or more members, please consider doing
CAP members. More detailed information is outline at
www.tsaweb.org.
National and State dues are mailed to National TSA. National TSA
will send Mississippi TSA their part of the chapter dues.
Please mail your check for dues to:
National TSA
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1540
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Directions to the
FFA CENTER
Open all year round only for Career and Technical student organization members, this
fabulous center includes a huge conference area with four breakaway rooms, a cabana for
eating, and a huge kitchen. Cabins sleep up to 70 people. Reservations must be made
through the Center Director, please call 601-857-9069. Although there is no charge to
stay at the FFA Center, you must call for reservations. Please see below for directions to
the C.M. Brewer Leadership Center “FFA Center” in Raymond, Mississippi.
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 49 in Florence and Byram-Florence Rd
At the traffic light on Hwy. 49 in Florence (going toward Jackson), turn left. Cross RR
tracks and go straight through town (do not turn). You are on Byram-Florence Rd. Go by
“Cleary” Baptist Church & Fire Station & past a lake on both sides of the road. At stop
sign turn left and then “immediate right”: (still on Byram-Florence Rd.). Go across Pearl
River, railroad tracks, & I-55 at Byram. Go straight through traffic light to Terry Rd. (by
McDonalds). You are now on “Siwell Rd.” which is 4-lane. Just past Country Roads
Baptist Church turn left on to “Big Creek Road.” Go to end & turn right on to “Spring
Ridge Road.” Go ¼ mile & turn left on to “Seven Springs Road.” Go about 4/5 miles on
“Seven Springs Road.” And the C.M. Brewer Leadership Center is on the right (about ¾
miles past “Riggs Manor Retirement Home.” If you get to Highway 18, you have gone
too far.
RETURNING DIRECTIONS:
Go Left out of the C.M. Brewer Leadership Center parking lot. Go till end of Seven
Springs Road (5 miles—Cross, but do not turn on Midway Road). Right on Spring Ridge
Road for 3/10 mile. Left on Big Creek and go to end. Right on Siwell Road (which
becomes 4-lane). Go through Byram, cross I-55. Railroad tracks, Pearl River, until the
road ends. There is a small Nursery on the right corner. Go left, then immediately right
(zig-zag). You are now on the Byram -Florence Road. You go between 2 lakes, and past
“Cleary” Fire Station and Baptist Church on your left. Stay on this road (lots of curves
and small hills) to downtown Florence traffic light. Go straight through light ½ mile (or
less) to Hwy 49 South, which is your next traffic light. Bear right at traffic light to go
South on Hwy 49.
DIRECTIONS: I-55 (North or South) / I-20 (East/West)
Merge onto I-20 West toward Vicksburg. Merge onto MS-18W via Exit 40 (exit 40A
heading east/40B heading west) toward Raymond. You will travel down Hwy 18 for
about 10 miles. Once you reach the second red light, get in the left lane. Seven Springs
Road is on the left hand side at the 3rd
red light. Take a left on Seven Springs Rd (you
will see a water tower). Travel down Seven Springs Road for about a 1 mile. You will
see a blue gate with the words “FFA Center” written in yellow. The main building is gray
and sits on a hill.
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Mississippi Technology Student Association
2015-2016 Calendar of Events
THEME: Building a Legacy 2015
Fall Conference Fees $25.00 per student, $10.00 per advisor, chaperons,
and guests
October 5 - 9, 2015
National TSA Week Plan some activities to promote your chapter
October 8, 2015
TSA Kick Off – Fall Conference Mississippi Agricultural Museum
Deadline: September 24, 2015 Students will not be able to register after September 24,
2015 – no exceptions
December 11-12, 2015
Officer Training Meeting – C. M. Brewer Center,
Raymond State Officers and District Officers
2016
Regional Conference Fees $25.00 per student, $8.00 per advisor, chaperons,
and guests
January 19, 2016 TSA Central District Competition –
Hinds CC – Muse Center Deadline: January 11, 2016
Students will not be able to register after January 11, 2016 – no exceptions
February 5, 2016
TSA Northern District Competition – Northeast MS CC Booneville
Deadline: January 29, 2016 Students will not be able to register after January 29,
2016 – no exceptions
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February 12, 2016
TSA Southern District Competition – Pearl River CC – Woodall Center
Deadline: February 3, 2016 Students will not be able to register after February 3,
2016 – no exceptions
State Conference Fees $35.00 per student, $20.00 per Advisor, $5.00 TSA
chaperons and guest
March 11, 2016
Career Prep, Career Preparation, Music Production, Promotional Design, Promotional Graphics Webmaster, and Website Design are due in the state office. All entries must
be emailed to svillanueva@mde.k12.ms.us by 11:59 p.m. Late entries will not be accepted.
March 29-31, 2016
37th Annual TSA State Conference Jackson Marriott
Jackson, Mississippi Deadline: March 11, 2016
Students will not be able to register after March 11, 2016 – no exceptions
May 26-27, 2016
TSA Executive Board Meeting
Biloxi, MS
June 28– July 2,
2016
National TSA Conference Gaylord Opryland
Nashville, Tennessee
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MS TSA Official Patch/ Lapel Pin/T-Shirt Order Form
TO: Mississippi Department of Education
MS TSA
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
FROM: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Telephone: ___________________________
__________ Quantity @ $5.00 each = _________________ - Patch
__________ Quantity @ $1.25 each = _________________- Lapel Pin
__________ Quantity @_____each = _________________ -T-shirt
Remit payment to: MS TSA
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
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MISSISSIPPI
TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME
The official name of this organization shall be the Mississippi Technology Student Association
and may be referred to as ''Mississippi TSA."
ARTICLE II. PURPOSES
Section 1
The purposes of this organization are to: General: To widen and deepen the interest and
knowledge of students in this technological age; to motivate regular schoolwork; and to promote
technology education in the elementary and secondary schools in Mississippi; assist local
delegations in the growth and development of TSA; assist local delegations in the development
and leadership in social, economic, educational and community activities; increase the knowledge
and understanding of our technological world; assist technology education students in the making
of informed and meaningful career goals.
Section 2 The specific purposes of this organization are to: Develop, through individual and teamwork, the
ability of members to plan, organize, and use a variety of resources to solve problems; explore
technology and develop an understanding of technological literacy; promote high standards of
learning through curricular resource activities; encourage students in expressing creativity;
develop consumer awareness; provide career opportunity information pertaining to a broad range
of occupations, including training requisites, working conditions, salaries or wages, and other
relevant information; provide exploratory experiences in classrooms and laboratories, and
develop partnerships in business or industry to acquaint students with career opportunities; assist
in providing guidance and counseling for students enrolled in technology education programs in
making informed and meaningful career choices; expose students to the responsibility of
representing a large membership; instill desirable work habits and attitudes toward the positive
way of life in students and foster a deep respect for the dignity of work; prepare individuals for
enrollment in advanced or highly skilled vocational and technical education programs.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION
Section 1
The Mississippi Technology Student Association is an organization of affiliated local school
chapters operating in accordance with a charter granted by TSA, Inc. under the direction of the
TSA State Coordinator acting as State Advisor, or an appointed representative.
Section 2
Each local chapter of Mississippi TSA, Inc., will be responsible for all operational activities
within that chapter, and be responsible to Mississippi TSA.
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Bylaws 2 of 7
Section 3 Membership in Mississippi TSA shall be through affiliated local chapters. Each chapter will
consist of individual members as described below:
Active: Active members shall be students who are presently enrolled in or have been previously
enrolled in technology education programs. An active member shall pay dues as established by
TSA, Inc. and Mississippi TSA; and may be declared eligible to hold a state office, to participate
in state competitive events or projects, to serve as a state voting delegate, or to otherwise
represent their delegations in State TSA affairs as may be approved by their delegations.
Associate: Associate members shall be students who are enrolled in related fields of instruction
with emphasis in technology education or who have been previously enrolled in technology
education programs. An associate member shall pay dues as established by the TSA, Inc., Board
of Directors. Associate members shall not vote or hold office.
Alumni: Alumni members shall consist of those individuals who have completed an industrial
arts/technology education program (have been former active or associate TSA members) and who
have graduated from or left school. Alumni members shall pay dues as established by the TSA,
Inc., Board of Directors. Alumni members shall not vote or hold office.
Professional: Professional members are those individuals engaged in education, business, and
industry that have interest in TSA and in the welfare of technology education. Professional
members shall pay dues as established by the TSA, Inc., Board of Directors. Professional
members shall not vote or hold office.
Honorary/Honorary Life: Honorary/Honorary Life members may be individuals who have made
or are making contributions to the advancement of technology education as may be approved by
the Mississippi TSA, Inc. Board of Directors and shall be exempt from annual dues.
Section 4
Membership dues shall be determined by TSA, Inc., and the Mississippi TSA local chapter voting
delegates seated as delegates and in attendance at the annual business meeting of Mississippi
TSA. Dues will not be determined annually, but placed on the business meeting agenda as
determined by the State Officer Team. Those members who have not paid the current dues prior
to the State and National TSA Conferences shall be automatically dropped from active
membership in TSA.
Section 5
The membership year shall be August 1 to July 31.
Section 6
The fiscal year shall be August 1 to July 31.
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Bylaws 3 of 7 ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
Section 1
The Mississippi TSA officers shall consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer,
sergeant-at-arms, and reporter. No individual may serve more than one term as a state officer in
the same office, unless succeeding to the Presidency due to a vacancy. These officers and the
TSA State Officer Advisor(s) will be known collectively as the TSA State Officer Team.
Section 2 Duties President: It shall be the duty of the president of Mississippi TSA to preside at all meetings; to
make necessary committee appointments including the designation of a committee chairperson; to
develop with the State Officer Team, a program of work for the term of office; and to be
available, as necessary, in promoting the general welfare of TSA.
Vice-President: It shall be the duty of the vice-president to serve in any capacity as directed by
the president; to accept the responsibility of the president as occasion may demand; to serve as
chairperson of the TSA District Officers Council; and to be available, as necessary, in promoting
the general welfare of TSA.
Secretary: It shall be the duty of the secretary to serve in any capacity as directed by the
president, to record proceedings of all meetings; and to be available, as necessary, in promoting
the general welfare of TSA.
Treasurer: It shall be the duty of the treasurer to serve in any capacity as directed by the
president; to keep records and membership reports; and to be available, as necessary, promoting
the general welfare of TSA.
Sergeant-at-Arms: It shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to serve in any capacity as
directed by the president; to assist in the preparation and control of the meeting place, in the event
that a parliamentarian is not appointed by the president; to assist in conducting all meetings
according to parliamentary procedure as set forth by the current edition of Robert's Rules of
Order, Newly Revised; and to be available, as necessary, in promoting the general welfare of
TSA.
Reporter: It shall be the duty of the reporter to serve in any capacity as directed by the president;
to accumulate and keep up-to-date information on the history of the association; to prepare
articles for TSA publications, professional magazines and journals, newspapers and other news
media; to contact other association members concerning news items for publication; and to be
available, as necessary, in promoting the general welfare of TSA.
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Bylaws 4 of 7
Section 3 Parliamentarian:
Parliamentarian(s) shall be appointed on the basis of the highest District Chapter Team test score
in the State of Mississippi and approved by a majority vote by the elected Mississippi TSA State
Officers. Notification of the position shall be left to the State Coordinator and they shall notify
the student’s advisor as soon as possible. In the event that the student does not wish to hold this
office, the next highest score shall be notified and the office will be offered to them, et cetera.
Parliamentarian(s) will not serve as a member of the State Officer Team.
Section 4. Qualifications for a State Office
Only an active member of TSA will be eligible to run for a state office. Students must have at
least one year of high school eligibility remaining to run for state office. A student elected as a
national officer at the annual meeting may not hold a state or local TSA office concurrently with
the term as national officer. A student must be a member of TSA for at least one year before
seeking a state office. A TSA member must have served as an officer of the individual's local
association to be qualified as a state officer candidate. No more than two TSA members from the
same local school may run for a state office in the same year.
Section 5. Nominations The TSA State Coordinator shall review all state officer candidates and their qualifications and
will submit to the voting delegates a slate of all candidates declared eligible for each state office.
There will be no additional nominations from the floor for a state office.
Section 6. Elections
State officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting delegates at the annual business
meeting. Election of officers shall be by ballot vote.
If there are more than two candidates for an office and a majority is not reached on the first ballot,
the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes shall be dropped, and the candidate receiving
the lowest number of votes on each succeeding ballot will be dropped until a majority is reached.
Section 7
The State TSA Officer Team may fill by appointment any vacancy occurring among the state
officers for the unexpired term except the office of president, which shall be filled by the vice-
president.
Section 8
State officers' terms will begin at the close of the state conference at which they are elected, and
they will serve until the close of the following state conference.
Section 9
Failure to fulfill the obligations of a state office without legitimate cause will result in the
removal from office by State Coordinator and/or State Advisor, with approval of a
majority of the State Officer Team.
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Bylaws 5 of 7
Section 10
If no one applies for a particular office by the official deadline date for state officer candidate
application, the TSA Coordinator will appoint a qualified TSA member to fill the candidate
position. Bylaws 5 of 7
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1
A State TSA Conference will be held each year with the time, date, and place designated by the
Mississippi Department of Education.
Section 2
Each affiliated local chapter delegation will be entitled to one vote for each state and national
officer in attendance plus two additional votes for each chapter in that local school delegation
which has student members in attendance at the conference.
Section 3
A majority of the registered voting delegates for the state conference shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VI. STATE OFFICER TEAM
Section 1
The TSA State Officer Team shall consist of the State TSA Officers, any national officer from
Mississippi TSA and the TSA State Officer Advisor(s). The State Advisor and Coordinator may
appoint the State Officer Team Advisor(s). Failure to fulfill the obligations of State Officer
Advisor without legitimate cause will result in removal from the position by State Coordinator
and/or State Advisor with approval of a majority of State Officers. Only active TSA members
will vote as State Officer Team Members.
Section 2
Meetings can be requested by the president and must be approved by the TSA State Officer
Advisor(s) and the TSA Coordinator.
Section 3
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4
The TSA State Officer Team shall appoint standing and special committees as deemed necessary.
ARTICLE VII. THE LOCAL TSA ADVISOR
It is recommended that a technology education teacher serve as a chapter TSA advisor; however,
in cases where there is no such interested teacher, a state certified/licensed educator may be
appointed by the school's principal. The appointed advisor would have all the rights and
privileges of a regular advisor as long as that chapter is in good standing.
ARTICLE VIII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1
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Bylaws 6 of 7
The Mississippi TSA, Inc., Board of Directors is the policy making body for the administration of
Mississippi TSA activities and programs. The Board of Directors shall be made up of the State
Technology Education Coordinator, State TSA Coordinator, the advisors of current state officers,
and the Board of the Mississippi Technology Education Association, Inc. The State TSA
Coordinator and/or State Advisor will carry out the administrative functions of Mississippi TSA,
Inc.
Section 2
The Mississippi TSA, Inc., Board of Directors will oversee Mississippi TSA's finances and will
approve an annual budget and financial report.
ARTICLE IX. COUNCIL OF DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
The TSA Council of District Presidents shall be a non-voting body of TSA consisting of District
presidents. The TSA Council of District Presidents shall be chaired by the State TSA Vice-
President. It shall be the duty of the TSA Council of District Presidents to promote the general
welfare of TSA through representative interaction between TSA chapters.
ARTICLE X. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern
TSA in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these
bylaws and any special rules of order the organization may adopt.
ARTICLE Xl. EMBLEM AND COLORS
Section 1
The Mississippi TSA emblem is a rectangular shape with three parts. The middle section and
largest part of the emblem contains the letters TSA in a very large, bold print. The letters are
white on a blue background. Below these letters and about 1/3 the size, is the name of the
association-Technology Student Association-in white letters on a red background. The top
portion of the emblem is a red, rectangular shape, the same size as the bottom area, with --
Mississippi-- in white letters.
Section 2
The colors of Mississippi TSA shall be scarlet (red), white, and blue (navy). Scarlet (red)
represents the strength and determination of the technology education students and teachers to
obtain their goal. White represents high standards, morals, and religious beliefs. Blue (navy)
represents the sincerity of the technology education students and teachers in obtaining a greater
knowledge of our technological world.
ARTICLE Xll. MOTTO AND CREED
Section 1
The motto of the Mississippi Technology Student Association will be "Learning to live in a
Technical World."
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Bylaws 7 of 7
Section 2
The creed of the Mississippi Technology Student Association will be periodically revised to
match the latest version supplied by the national association.
ARTICLE XlIl. AMENDMENTS
1. To amend these bylaws, the proposed amendment(s) must be submitted in writing by the
affiliated local chapter to the President and State Advisor of Mississippi TSA at least ninety
(90) days prior to the annual meeting.
2. A TSA State Officer Team will review all proposed amendments. All approved amendments
will be submitted to the affiliated local chapters and the TSA State Officer Team by the
president of Mississippi TSA at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.
3. The proposed amendment must be approved by two-thirds of the voting delegates present and
voting at the annual meeting.
4. Each local chapter delegation will be entitled to one vote for each state and national officer in
attendance plus two additional votes for each chapter in that local school delegation which has
student members in attendance at the conference.
5. The State Advisor or State Coordinator of Mississippi TSA will be responsible for notifying in
writing the affiliated local chapters of adopted amendments within sixty (60) days of the
annual meeting.
6. Amendments will become effective in sixty (60) days unless a different time period is
stipulated in the amendment.
Rev. 8-88
Upd. 6-89
Rev. 3-91
Rev. 4-97
Rev. 4-01
Rev. 8-03
(VT) Rev. 8-04
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HOW TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S
TSA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Step 1
Middle School chapter numbers begin with a “1”
High School chapter numbers begin with a “2”
Step 2
Select the chapter numbers (see the following pages)
Sept 3
The last three digits come from the TSA Registration Roster you submit to National TSA.
Example
1. President 001
2. Vice President 002
3. Secretary 003
4. Treasurer 004
5. Reporter 005
6. Sergeant-At-Arms 006
7. Remaining Members 007
8. 008
9. 009
10. 010
Student’s identification numbers example:
Franklin County High School Vice President identification number: 02-353-001
Franklin County High School Members identification number:
02-353-007 or 02-353-008 or 02-353-010
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CHAPTER TSA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
If your school or center is not listed please contact Shanta Villanueva at 601.359.2371 or
email at svillanueva@mde.k12.ms.us
SCHOOL CHAPTER
#
ABERDEEN HIGH 195
ACKERMAN HIGH SCHOOL 292
ALCORN CENTRAL HIGH 100
ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE 105
ALCORN CO. VOC. CENTER 107
AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL 297
AMITE CO. VOC CENTER 300
AMORY HIGH SCHOOL 172
AMORY VOCATIONAL CENTER 174
ATTALA CO. VOC. CENTER 210
BAILEY MAGNET SCHOOL 369
BALDWYN HIGH 113
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 201
BAXTERVILLE 459
BAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 115
BELMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL 102
BIGGERSVILLE HIGH 182
BILOXI HIGH 480
BILOXI JR. HIGH SCHOOL 481
BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH 129
BOGUE CHITTO ATTD. 329
BOONEVILLE HIGH 114
BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL 355
BROAD STREET HIGH 205
BROOKHAVEN HIGH 309
BROOKHAVEN VOC. CENTER 310
BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL 271
CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL 121
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CALHOUN COUNTY VOCATIONAL 204
CALLAWAY HIGH 307
CANTON CAREER CENTER 398
CARL KEEN VOCATIONAL CENTER 395
CARL LOFTIN CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER 232
CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 283
CHOCTAW COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER 220
CLAIBORNE CO. VOC. CENTER 386
CLARKSDALE ATTENDANCE CTR. 126
CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL 295
CLEVELAND HIGH 225
CLEVELAND VOC. CENTER 230
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL 301
COAHOMA AHS 212
COFFEEVILLE HIGH 289
COLDWATER HIGH 284
COLLINS HIGH 467
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL 431
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL 103
CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL 131
CRYSTAL SPRINGS 286
DENNIS W. FORTENBERRY CAREER CENTER 342
DESOTO COUNTY CAREER & TECH CENTER - WEST 453
D.M. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL 217
E.H. KEYS VOC. CENTER 450
EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 405
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 408
EAST MARION HIGH 439
EAST UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL 267
EAST UNION ATTD. CENTER(HIGH) 137
EAST WEBSTER HIGH 288
ECCC-PHILADELPHIA-NESHOBA 206
ED MAYO JR. HIGH SCHOOL 410
EILAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 319
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ENTERPRISE HIGH SCHOOL 560
ETHEL ATTD. CENER 235
EUPORA HIGH SCHOOL 263
FALLIN CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER 130
FLORENCE HIGH 383
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL 326
FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL 382
FORREST COUNTY AHS 493
FRANKLIN CO. HIGH SCHOOL 353
FRANKLIN CO. VOC. CENTER 350
GAUTIER HIGH 416
GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 491
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 489
GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL 226
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL CENTER 240
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 245
GREENWOOD VOC. CENTER 278
GRENADA HIGH SCHOOL 249
GRENADA VOCATIONAL CENTER 250
GULFPORT HIGH 420
GULFPORT VOCATIONAL CENTER 402
HAMILTON HIGH 142
HANCOCK CO. VOCATIONAL CENTER 435
HANCOCK HIGH 530
HARDY MIDDLE SCHOOL 304
HARRISON CENTRAL 9TH SCHOOL 499
HATLEY HIGH 177
HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL 433
HATTIESBURG JR. MIDDLE 490
HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL 321
HCC-PEARL RANKIN CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 331
HCC-VICKSBURG CENTER 341
HEIDELBERG HIGH SCHOOL 461
HINDS COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 360
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HOLLY SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH 222
HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 201
HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL 162
HUMPHREYS COUNTY HIGH 296
INDEPENDENCE HIGH 294
INDIANOLA PENNINGTON JR. HIGH 260
INGOMAR ATTENDANCE CENTER 124
ITAWAMBA CO. VOC. CENTER 145
ITAWAMBA HIGH 135
J.J. MCCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL 291
J.Z. GEORGE HIGH 231
JACKSON CAREER DEV. CENTER 375
JASPER COUNTY CAREER CENTER 471
JEFFERSON CO. HIGH SCHOOL 370
JEFFERSON CO. MIDDLE SCHOOL 371
JIM HILL HIGH 379
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH 227
JOHN STENNIS VO-TECH COMPLEX 122
KATE GRIFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL 157
KOSCIUSKO ATTALA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 266
KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL 188
LAFAYETTE COUNTY HIGH 214
LAKE HIGH SCHOOL 393
LAMAR COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER 305
LARRY SUMNERS VOCATIONAL CENTER 277
LAWRENCE COUNTY CAREER & TECH CENTER 380
LEAKE COUNTY CAREER CENTER 555
LEFLORE CO. HIGH SCHOOL 270
LEFLORE CO. MIDDLE SCHOOL 268
LELAND HIGH 287
LLOYD STAR 365
LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 449
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 261
MADISON CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER - DMT 445
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MADISON CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER - POLYMER 202
MADISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER-ROBOTICS 381
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 327
MAGNOLIA JR. HIGH 457
MANTACHIE ATTENDANCE SCHOOL 186
MARGARET GREEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 428
MCADAMS HIGH 285
MCCOMB VOCATIONAL CENTER 390
MCKELLAR VOCATIONAL CENTER 108
MCLAURIN ATTENDANCE CENTER 351
MENDENHALL HIGH SCHOOL 399
MGCCC-W. HARRISON VOC. CENTER 525
MILLSAPS CAREER & TECH. CENTER 127
MIZE HIGH 352
MONROE COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER 150
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH 286
MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 160
MOSS POINT VOCATIONAL CENTER 334
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE 173
MT. OLIVE ATTENDANCE CENTER 463
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL 311
NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH 274
N. PONTOTOC ATTENDANCE CENTER 180
NANIH WAIYA ATTD. CENTER 299
NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL 357
NORTHEAST MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 132
NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 239
NETTLETON JR. HIGH SCHOOL 165
NEW ALBANY SCHOOL OF CAREER & TECHNICAL 170
NEW HOPE HIGH 110
NEW HOPE MIDDLE 175
NEW SITE HIGH SCHOOL 119
NEW SITE MIDDLE SCHOOL 501
NEWTON CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 317
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NEWTON CAREER CENTER 345
NORTH FORREST HIGH 400
NORTH PANOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL 272
NORTHEAST MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 440
NORTHWEST RANKIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL 306
NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH 349
NOXAPATER ATTD. CENTER 273
NOXUBEE CO. VOCATIONAL CENTER 134
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL 443
O'BANNON SCHOOL 233
OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 497
OKOLONA HIGH 128
OKOLONA VOCATIONAL CENTER 146
OLDE TOWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL 218
OLDE TOWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL- ICT II 223
OLIVE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL 460
PASCAGOULA VOC. CENTER 455
PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 479
PEARL HIGH SCHOOL 373
PELAHATCHIE ATTD. CENTER 339
PERRY CO. HIGH 451
PETAL HIGH SCHOOL 465
PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL 209
PICAYNE VOCATIONAL CENTER 475
PICAYUNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 470
PINE GROVE HIGH 190
PLANTERSVILLE SCHOOL 181
PONTOTOC CO. VOC. CENTER 136
PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL 437
PRENTISS CO. VOC. CENTER 337
PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL 303
PUCKETT ATTD. CENTER 314
PURVIS ATTD. CENTER 425
QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL 469
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R.H. WATKINS VOC. CENTER 485
RALEIGH HIGH 315
RAY BROOKS SCHOOL 281
RAYMOND HIGH 387
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL 325
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL 447
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL – ENGINEERING ACADEMY 191
RIVERSIDE HIGH 237
ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL 241
ROSS COLLINS CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 101
ROWAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 264
S.V. MARSHALL HIGH 246
SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER 388
SATILLO HIGH 196
SCOTT CENTRAL ATTD. CENTER 335
SEBASTOPOL ATTD. CENTER 362
SEMINARY ATTENDANCE CENTER 495
SENATOBIA HIGH SCHOOL 211
SENATOBIA JR. HIGH SCHOOL 248
SENATOBIA-TATE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 216
SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL 221
SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL 120
SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL 265
SMITH CO. VOC. CENTER 312
SMITHVILLE HIGH 155
SOLOMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 363
SOUTH DELTA VOC. COMPLEX 320
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL 500
SOUTH JONES JR. HIGH SCHOOL 505
SOUTH PANOLA HIGH SCHOOL 200
SOUTH TIPPAH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 404
SOUTHEAST ATTENDANCE CENTER 147
ST. MARTIN JR. HIGH 477
STONE HIGH SCHOOL 510
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STRINGER ATTENDANCE CENTER 473
SUMNER HILL JR. HIGH SCHOOL 333
SUMRALL HIGH SCHOOL 427
TAYLORSVILLE HIGH 348
TERRY HIGH 377
TISHOMINGO COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER 111
TUNICA VOC. CENTER 236
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL 118
TUPELO JR. HIGH SCHOOL 117
TUPELO VOCATIONAL CENTER 116
TYLERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 338
UNION HIGH SCHOOL 322
VANCLEAVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 520
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL 234
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 347
VICKSBURG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 197
W. LAUDERDALE ATTENDANCE CTR/HIGH 164
WARREN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 376
WARREN CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 238
WAYNE CO. VOCATIONAL CTR. 441
WEIR ATTENDANCE CENTER 280
WESSON ATTENDANCE CENTER 356
WEST BOLIVAR HIGH 244
WEST JONES JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 535
WEST LINCOLN 368
WEST LOWNDES HIGH 262
WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL 429
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL 194
WEST POINT VOCATIONAL CENTER 192
WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL 208
WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER 144
WEST UNION MIDDLE 163
WESTON ST. HIGH SCHOOL 276
WILKINSON CO. HIGH SCHOOL 385
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WILLIAMS WINANS MIDDLE SCHOOL 251
WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 366
WINONA HIGH SCHOOL 352
WINONA VOCATIONAL CENTER 269
WINSTON-LOUISVILLE VOCATIONAL CENTER 256
WOOLFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL 112
YAZOO CITY HIGH SCHOOL 367
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MISSISSIPPI TSA
LIABILITY RELEASE,
CODE OF CONDUCT AND PHOTO RELEASE FORM
DIRECTIONS: Due to legal restrictions, it is necessary that all TSA members, delegates, and guests complete this form to be eligible to attend 2013-2016 TSA meetings, workshops, and conference. This form must be turned into the State office after the local advisor has made his/her copy. This release form covers all meetings from August 6, 2015 through July 6, 2016.
If a chapter is particularly unruly, the whole chapter can be sent home.
Individuals who are not dressed properly or act out may be sent home. Individuals and chapters can lose awards for bad behavior or dress. Notification of this will be added to the TSA medical release and liability form.
A chapter or individual may lose attendance for a year and be banned from competition for a year.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Member Name: ________________________________________________
School Name: ________________________________________________
Local Advisor: _________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________
Telephone HOME: ___________________ WORK: ___________________ Student’s Physician: _________________________ Phone: _________________ Physician’s Address____________________________________________
INSURANCE INFORMATION
Name of insured ________________________________________________ Insurance Company_____________________________________________ Group No. ________________________ Policy No. ____________________
Please completely describe any medical condition, which may occur or be a factor in medical treatment: a. Allergy_____________________________ e. Physical Handicap_____________________ b. Convulsions:________________________ f. Medicine Reactions:____________________ c. Blackouts___________________________ g. Disease of any kind:___________________ d. Heart/Lung problems:__________________ h. Other (Be very specific)________________
If currently taking medication, please provide the following information:
Name of medication:___________________________________________________________ Prescribing Physician/ Phone No.______________________________________________________________
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LIABILITY RELEASE: I certify that the information described above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that each individual is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage during all TSA trips. I hereby release National, State, Local and designated individuals in charge of TSA from any legal or financial responsibility with respect to my personal or my student/child’s participation in or contact with any known element associated with an activity including competitive events. PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please check and initial one of the following and sign your name. _____I give my permission for immediate medical treatment as required in the judgment of the attending physician. Notify me and/or any persons listed above as soon as possible. _____I do not give permission for medical treatment until I have been contacted.
CONDUCT CODE A good reputation enables members to take pride in their organization. TSA members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at any TSA function should make a positive contribution to the reputation that has been established. Any conduct less than positive will be dealt with in a swift and severe manner, your behavior at all times should be such that it reflects credit to you, your parents, your school, your state, and TSA.
Student conduct is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor. Students shall keep their advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. TSA name badges will be worn at all times during conferences.
You are expected to attend all sessions and other scheduled conference activities. Please be prompt and show respect to others.
Members are to report any accidents, injuries, or illnesses to their local or state advisor immediately.
Members will observe the designated curfew. (Curfew means being in your assigned room by a designated hour.)
If a student is responsible for stealing or vandalism, the student and his/her parents will be expected to pay any and all damages. Members/participants attending any TSA conference may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time. Violators will be dealt stringent disciplinary actions.
Tobacco products are prohibited at TSA functions and illegal for minors to possess or use. Students who disregard these rules will be subject to disciplinary actions and sent home at their own expense. The local or state advisor will notify parents.
Members will abide by the TSA dress code at all business sessions, competitive events, and other conference activities.
My parent/guardian, advisor, and I have read the above Liability Release Code of Conduct and the for TSA conferences and agree to abide by these rules.
Permission from Parent to Use Child’s Photo/likeness/video/digital/ on any TSA publication or display. YES_____ NO _____ Parent/Guardian’s signature_________________________________
ALL EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO INSURE STUDENT’S SAFETY AND PRIVACY.
Print Name of Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Print Name of Advisor Advisor Signature Date
Print Name of Student Student Signature Date
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MISSISSIPPI TSA CONFERENCE DRESS CODE
Chapter and state advisors, and parents and chaperones, are responsible for seeing that all TSA student members wear official TSA attire, professional TSA attire, or business casual TSA attire as occasions may require. TSA attire may now be purchased from the TSA Store tab on the TSA website (www.tsaweb.org). Official TSA attire, professional TSA attire, and business casual TSA attire are considered appropriate dress for related conference activities and public appearances. Since adults (advisors, parents, and guests) serve as role models at TSA conferences and activities, they are expected to dress appropriately for all related occasions they attend. Students must adhere to the TSA dress code requirements as listed below. During general sessions at all conferences, student members must wear official TSA attire, professional TSA attire, or business casual attire. Adults must dress appropriately. All state officers and District officers are required to wear official TSA attire at all times during District, State and National conferences. All chapter officers are encouraged to do the same. TSA contestants must refer to the TSA curricular resource guides for specific attire required for each competition and in the Competitive Events Attire section in the general rules. Official TSA Attire: Most Formal Blazer: navy blue with official TSA patch Ties: scarlet red imprinted with official TSA logo (for males) Shirt or blouse: white, button-up with turn down collar or blue button up TSA shirt Pants or skirt: light gray Dark socks: males only (black or dark blue) Shoes: black dress shoes (unacceptable: athletic shoes, combat, work boots, or flip flops) Sandals: black open toe shoes or sandals—females only (no flip flops) Professional TSA Attire: Less Formal Shirt: males or females, button-up with turn down collar (unacceptable: t-shirt, polo or golf shirt) Blouses: females only Ties: males required, females optional Dress Pants (unacceptable: jeans, baggy pants, exterior pocket pants) Dresses/Skirts: females only (length even with tips of one's fingers) Dark Socks: males only (black or dark blue) Shoes: dress shoes or boots(unacceptable: athletic shoes, combat or work boots) Sandals: black open toe shoes or sandals—females only (no flip flops) Business Casual TSA Attire: Least Formal same as professional attire, however a tie is not required, and the shirt or blouse may be a polo or golf shirt. (Unacceptable: t-shirt or shorts)
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
For Middle School
A. It is the intent of TSA, Inc. to involve as many different TSA members as possible in competitive events and provide recognition in a setting of fair play practices using TSA event guidelines. B. Other than for the VEX event, TSA members, advisors, and chapters must be currently affiliated with TSA to enter any competitive event. C. TSA membership rights extend through the year of graduation. It is permissible for students who graduate midyear to compete at the national conference that immediately follows their end of-year graduation. D. Students must be registered and be in attendance at the national TSA conference in order to enter and become a finalist in any event. E. It is the individual responsibility of each participant to obtain all rules and guidelines for the events. Lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular event is neither reason nor excuse for an individual to request an accommodating adjustment or change. F. It is essential that students and advisors routinely check the TSA website www.tsaweb.org for updated information about TSA general rules and competitive event guidelines. This information is found on the website under Competitions/ Competition Updates. When students participate in any TSA competitive event, they are responsible for knowing of all updates, changes, and clarifications related to that event. The TSA competitive event limit is six (6) per conference participant, individual and team events combined. H. Team members must be affiliated with the same chapter.
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To enter a team event, the chapter designates only that it is participating; names of the individual team members are not necessary. Unless otherwise designated in a competition’s eligibility guideline, the maximum size of a team is six (6) members. I. Entries (projects and/or products) may be submitted for one (1) year, and one (1) competition only. An infraction of this rule results in disqualification. J. For all entries that require documentation materials (comprising a “portfolio”) secured in a clear front report cover, visit this site for a sample report cover. K. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year. All entries must be in English. Unless otherwise specified, no identifying information—other than ID #—is to be included on an entry. Exceptions to this rule are those events that require content aligned with a school or community (Children's Stories, Construction Challenge and Community Service Video). L. Unless otherwise noted, for all events that requires a display, the size of the display may not exceed 15" deep x 3' wide x 4' high. M. Participants must provide—and bring to the test site—two (2) pencils (sharpened standard #2/HB grade with an eraser or #2 mechanical with an eraser) for any competition that involves the use of a pencil (e.g., for taking a written test, for producing required sketches). N. For all applicable competitive events, citations or references must follow MLA (Modern Language Association) style. O. All entries must be the original work of the student participant or student team. All ideas, text, images, and sound from other sources must be cited (see Rule N above). If copyrighted material is used, written permission must be included. Failure to follow this procedure results in disqualification.
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P. All competitive events with a semifinalist component will have a minimum of twelve (12) semifinalists. Semifinalists (individuals or teams, as applicable) will compete against one another to determine the top ten (10) finalists in an event. The decisions of judges related to competitive events are final. Q. Students must check in and pick up their event entries at the time and place stated in the conference program, or as announced during the national TSA conference. R. TSA is not responsible or liable for any personal property, equipment or materials brought to the national TSA conference for use by a participant or attendee. S. When an event-scheduling conflict could prevent an individual from participating in an event, the individual has the right to decide which event is eliminated. T. Should a documented emergency arise in team events that involve written and semifinalist segments, team member substitution may be allowed if approved by the event manager and coordinator. U. All events are judged in accordance with the stated event criteria as noted in this competitive events guide. Concern about any event during the national TSA conference should be submitted in writing to the Rules Interpretation Panel (RIP) at the conference. The Rules Interpretation Panel will render a decision at the conference. The decisions of the RIP at the national conference are final. (For more information, refer to Rules Interpretation Panel section at the end of this guide.) V. Hazardous materials, chemicals, lighted or open flames, combustibles, wet cell batteries, and other similar substances are not allowed at the national TSA conference. Competition entries or presentations by participants must not include racial or ethnic slurs/symbols; reference to gang affiliation; or vulgar, violent, subversive, or sexually suggestive language
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or images. In addition, entries or presentations should not promote products that students may not legally buy, such as tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Images of guns, knives, or other weapons are discouraged and may be cause for disqualification. W. Recording devices are not allowed in certain competitive events. CRC manager and event coordinator approval is required before any event may be recorded. X. Out of courtesy to other competitors and to avoid any perception of impropriety, no electronic communication devices of any kind are permitted during competition. Cell phones, iPads/tablets, electronic readers, etc. must be turned off.
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Middle School
2016
PLEASE NOTE:
It is essential that students and advisors
routinely check the TSA website
(www.tsaweb.org) for updated information
about TSA competitive events. This
information is found on the website under
Competitions/Updates and Clarification.
When students participate in any TSA
competitive event, they are responsible for
knowing of updates, changes, or
clarification related to that event.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of 2-3
team members
Participants will be evaluated on
display and documentation at district
competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/ON-SITE
INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be evaluated on
display, documentation, and
presentation/ interview at state.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CAD FOUNDATIONS
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
ON-SITE DESIGN PROBLEM
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Participants will be presented with a
design problem to solve at state
conference.
Entries are evaluated on screen
according to the criteria on the
official rating form.
Participants provide their own
systems, including hardware,
software, two (2) blank USB flash
drives, power strip/surge protector
and 20’ extension card. Laptop
computers are recommended.
.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CAREER PREP
Middle 2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Choose one of these careers:
Civil engineer
IT manager
Computer programmer
Project manager
Participants will be evaluated on letter
of introduction and resume.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Note: Because these materials are given to
the judges and may not be returned, there
should be a backup copy available. Should
you place 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, or 4
th at district you
will need them for State Competition.
CHECK-IN EVENT/ON-SITE
INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place district
winners.
Participants will be evaluated on letter
of introduction and resume.
Participants will sign up for an
interview.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Note: Because these materials are given to
the judges and may not be returned, there
should be a backup copy available. Should
you place 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd or 4
th at State you will
need them for National Competition.
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CATAPULT DESIGN
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN
EVENT/DOCUMENTATION
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of six (6)
individuals per chapter.
Participants will be evaluated on
documentation.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/ON-SITE
PERFORMANCE
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of up to
four (4) team members.
Participants will be evaluated on
catapult, documentation and
performance.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CHALLENGING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: One (1) team of two (2)
per chapter.
Extemporaneous, debate-style
presentation. Topics are on page 72
in National guidelines. Participants
should research all topics and be
ready to present pros and cons on
one of the topics chosen.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Extemporaneous, debate-style
presentation. Topics are on page 72
in National guidelines. Participants
should research all topics and be
ready to present pros and cons on
one of the topics chosen.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CHAPTER TEAM
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
THIS EVENT REQUIRES OFFICIAL TSA ATTURE – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: One (1) team of six (6)
individuals per chapter. Team
members do not have to be elected
officers of the local chapter.
Teams are allowed one (1) hour to
complete a written parliamentary
procedure test.
Bring your own PENCIL.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
PERFORMANCE
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place district
winners.
Test Scores from District Conference
will be calculated with your
performance score at State Conference.
Teams will have fifteen (15) minutes to
complete a business meeting including
set-up time, presentation and
secretary’s minutes.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CHILDREN’S STORIES
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN
EVENT/DOCUMENTATION
/NO INTERVIEW
Eligibility: One (1) team of six (6)
individuals per chapter.
The story must revolve around the
theme chosen for the given year.
Theme: The marine life of our oceans,
lakes, rivers, and/or streams. The story
should contain no more than 1500
words.
Participants will check-in stories and
judges with read stories. Judges will
judge them according to the rubric.
Participants will not be present at the
time of judging.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place district
winners.
The story must revolve around the
theme chosen for the given year.
Theme: The marine life of our oceans,
lakes, rivers, and/or streams. The story
should contain no more than 1500
words. 12 minutes to read story and 5
minutes for interview.
Participants will check-in stories and
judges with read stories. Judges will
judge them according to the rubric.
Participants will not be present at the
time of judging.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE VIDEO
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT
1 team per chapter
Create and submit a finished video
that depicts the local TSA chapter’s
service with the local American
Cancer Society. Video should be
no more than 2 ½ minutes.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT/ONSITE
INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
Participants submit a scale/model
prototype that documents the use of
their leadership and technical skills
to fulfill an identified community
need related to construction.
The project must have been in
progress or completed during the
current school year.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
44
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Participants produce and submit an
album of digital photographs on a
USB. Please bring your USB in a
sealed 5 x 7 envelope.
Students will be evaluated on an
album of digital photographs that
follows the theme for 2016:
FAMILY
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
You must bring their district
entries to state conference on a
USB.
Using own laptop/computer,
software, printer, power and
extension cord, the students will
complete an on-site task. Students
must complete a written
questionnaire
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RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
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COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
45
DRAGSTER
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT/PERFORMANCE
Four (4) individuals per chapter.
Dragster and drawing are submitted
at time stated in program.
Only rear wheels may be exposed.
Front wheel placement is up to the
designer.
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RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
46
ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals per
chapter.
Participants will be given one (1)
hour to complete a written test. The
test will consist of basic electrical
and electronic theory questions.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Bring your own PENCIL.
Students will be given one (1) hour
to complete an on-site task.
Test Scores from District
Conference will be calculated with
your performance score at State
Conference.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
47
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT/ONSITE
INTERVIEW
1 team per chapter
Participants will be evaluated on
portfolio, multimedia presentation
and interview at state.
Topic: Water Supply and treatment
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RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
48
ESSAYS ON TECHNOLOGY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
1 HOUR WRITTEN ESSAY
Eligibility: 2 individuals per chapter
Bring your own blue or black pen
Topic:Developments in robotics
technology in the past 50 years
Subtopics:
Industry
Medicine
Personal use
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RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
1 HOUR WRITTEN ESSAY
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Bring your own blue or black pen
Topic:Developments in robotics
technology in the past 50 years
Subtopics:
Industry
Medicine
Personal use
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RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
49
FLIGHT
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN
EVENT/PORTFOLIO
Eligibility: Four (4) entries per
chapter.
Must wear safety glasses.
Participants will construct their
gliders before district competition
and bring the gliders and
portfolios to district competition
for flying and evaluation.
Participants may only use the
equipment, supplies, and tools that
would be allowed at National
Competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF
THE EVENT IN WHICH
YOU ARE COMPETING.
PARTICIPANTS MUST
SUPPLY THEIR OWN
MATERIAL (SEE PAGE 178 IN
NATIONAL GUIDELINES)
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners and any plane that
had a single flight time of over 10
seconds.
Students will be responsible for their
own safety glasses.
Participants have ninety (90) minutes
to construct a glider.
A tool kit and material to construct
flight is required for this competition
(PLEASE SEE NATIONAL
GUIDLEINES)
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF
THE EVENT IN WHICH
YOU ARE COMPETING.
50
FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: One (1) team of 2
individuals per chapter.
Bring your own PENCIL.
Participants will be given one (1)
hour to complete a written test. The
test will consist of basic forensic
science theory questions.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be given a copy of the
on-site problem and allowed fifteen
(15) minutes to review the crime scene
to collect items, data, and/or other
information necessary to solve the
problem.
At the end of the fifteen (15) minute
period, teams will be taken to another
area and given fifteen (15) minutes to
complete the written analysis.
Test Scores from District Conference
will be calculated with your
performance score at State Conference.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
51
GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT/ONSITE
PROBLEM
1 team of 2 to 5 members per chapter.
USB with 5 x 7 envelope is needed for
this competition.
Participants develop a portfolio
containing maps, data, and appropriate
documentation. Design brief can be
found on page 52 or at
www.tsaweb.org/themes-and-
problems.
Teams will be evaluated on portfolio
and on-site problem.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
52
Middle School Geospatial Technology
2015-16 Design Brief
Problem The officials of your town are interested in designating an educational public
facility for community residents and tourists that will feature the town’s history.
Information provided at the facility would target historic landmarks, sites of
general interest, and local home artifacts. Challenge Research your town and its history – specifically, historic landmarks and sites of
interest. Based on your research, present a geospatial analysis that shows an optimum
location for the facility, as well as the location of landmarks and general interest sites.
Considerations for the optimum location should include factors such as: open/available
land for the development of a facility; easy access to historic and general interest sites;
and facility size to accommodate tourists. Additionally, your research should
consider routes (in sequence order) for visiting historic and general interest sites,
and access to convenient hotels, restaurants, etc. NOTES:
1. Research should be specific to your town; you may use federal, state, and
local resources (including local archives, interviews with town residents, etc.)
to gather information about historic sites and sites of general interest. For
information about federally recognized historic sites, consider visiting the
National Register of Historic Places, where collections and listed properties
can be found.
2. To prepare for the competition, teams are encouraged to use the geospatial
technology practice lessons provided at http://www.digitalquest.com/tsa.html.
53
INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) team of three
(3) per chapter.
Participants will be evaluated on
model/prototype and documentation
at district competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/PRESENTATION
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be evaluated on
model/prototype, documentation,
and oral presentation at state.
Students will provide own
computer and software for
multimedia presentation
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
54
JUNIOR SOLAR SPRINT
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN
EVENT/PERFORMANCE
2 teams per chapter
Participants design, make drawing,
build a model from the design and
race the solar powered car.
Participants will also be judged on
their regulations and portfolio.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
55
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: One (1) team of three
(3) members per chapter.
The team members are allowed 15
minutes to prepare a presentation to
a topic drawn onsite.
Participants are given 3 to 5
minutes to present.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
The team members are allowed 15
minutes to prepare a presentation to
a topic drawn onsite.
Participants are given 3 to 5
minutes to present.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
56
MASS PRODUCTION
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) team of 2 per
chapter.
Participants manufacture a
marketable product related to the
current theme.
Theme: A desk organizer that
includes the TSA logo.
Students will be evaluated on
portfolio and product.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN/PRESENTATION
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
marketable product related to the
current theme.
Theme: A desk organizer that
includes the TSA logo.
Students will be evaluated on
portfolio, product and presentation.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
57
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) team per
chapter
Participants will be evaluated on
documentation and display at
district competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT /INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be evaluated on
display, documentation, and
interview at state.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
58
MICROCONTROLLER DESIGN
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN/PRESENTATION
Eligibility: One (1) team of 3-5
members per chapter.
Participants develop a working
digital device with real world
applications.
Participants will be evaluated on
their multimedia presentation,
product demonstration,
documentation and presentation.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
59
PREPARED SPEECH
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
3-5 minute speech on current year’s
theme – Building a Legacy.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
3-5 minute speech on current year’s
theme – Building a Legacy.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
60
PROBLEM SOLVING
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: One (1) team of two (2)
members per chapter
Toolkits are required for district
competition. Please see national
guidelines on items to include in
your toolbox.
Students have 2 hours to complete
an on-site task.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Tool kits are required for state
competition. Please see national
guidelines on items to include in
your toolbox.
Students have 2 hours to complete
an on-site task.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
61
PROMOTIONAL MARKETING
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) individuals per
chapter.
Participants will design a three-part
TSA Marketing Toolkit that must
include a national conference
promotional poster, a state
delegation fact sheet and a chapter
t-shirt design.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/ON-SITE
TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be evaluated on
their TSA Marketing Toolkit and
their onsite task.
Participants will provide their own
computer with software, power
strip/surge protector and extension
cord for completion of the onsite
task.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
62
STEM ANIMATION
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT/INTERVIEW
1 team per chapter
Animation must not exceed 3
minutes. Animations must be
turned in on a USB in either
MPEG or Quick Time File Formats.
No high-definition CD, DVD, or
Blu-ray disc formats allowed.
Participants will be judged on their
portfolio, USB and interview.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
63
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT/TEST STRUCTURE
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of two
(2) individuals per chapter.
Participants will construct their
bridge before district competition
and bring the bridge to district
competition for testing and
evaluation.
Please visit the national website for
the 2016 challenge.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
BUILD STRUCTURE/TEST
Eligibility: 1
st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place district
winners.
Participants will be given 3 hours to
construct bridge.
Participants will be responsible for their
own safety glasses.
A tool box is required for this competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
64
SYSTEM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team of 3 members per chapter
On-site task
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
65
TECH BOWL
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: One (1) team of three
(3) individuals per chapter.
Bring your own Pencil.
Students will take a 1 hour exam at
district competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
ORAL COMPETITION
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Bring your own Pencil.
Teams will participate in an oral,
head-to-head competition.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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TECHNICAL DESIGN
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1 team of 2 members
per chapter
Students will be given 24 hours to
solve the engineering design
problem
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2015 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
One (1) team per chapter.
The game must be greater than
three (3) minutes in length of play
and must be interactive.
Judges must be able to play the
game to the third (3) level.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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WEBSITE DESIGN
Middle School
2016
Follow the national rules found in The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide with the
following changes for District and State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2016 & 2017 The Official TSA Competitive Events Guide.
Earlier Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team of 3 to 6 per chapter.
URL must be submitted to
svillanueva@mde.k12.ms.us by
MARCH 11, 2016.
Teams will be interviewed at state
competition.
The design brief from the national
TSA website is listed
www.tsaweb.org under Themes and
problems.
PLEASE REVIEW GENERAL
RULES ON PAGES 30-33 IN
THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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MISSISSIPPI TSA ONLY EVENT
CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK
Middle School
2016
Overview
Chapter Scrapbook recognizes chapters that develop, implement, and document their
activities and promote TSA in their community.
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) team of up to
five (5) individuals per chapter.
Entries will be evaluated at state
competition.
Time Limits
Scrapbook must be limited to the current school year’s activities.
Procedures
1. Check in scrapbook at the appropriate location and time as designated in the
conference program.
2. Evaluators review entries. Neither students nor advisors are present at this time.
3. Entries must be picked up at the time designated in the conference program.
Regulations
1. Maximum size will be 12” x 12”.
2. Scrapbook should include 1 project identification page, 1 table of contents page, 1
planning process summary page, and maximum of 35 content pages.
3. Project identification page should include participants’ names, chapter name,
school, city, state, event title, and project title.
4. Table of contents should follow an outline format.
5. Planning process page should explain how your scrapbook was created. You may
use storyboard, flow charts or another method chosen by team.
6. Content pages should document chapter activities and promotions.
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TSA Scrapbook
2016 Official Rating Form
CRITERIA (Chapter
Team ID)
Originality * unique
15
Presentation *neatness
*well-planned
*colorful
25
Grammatically
Correct
*spelling
*sentence
structure
5
Variety of
Information *well documented
15
Content Pages
*chapter
activities and promotion
10
Planning
Process Page *how scrapbook was
created
10
Content’s Page Roman Numeral
outline
form
5
Identification *school
*city, school
*participants names
*chapter name
10
Size 12X12
Max 35 pgs.
5
TOTAL
POINTS
100
Comments: ___________________________________________
I certify these results to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Evaluator’s Signature_________________________________________
Judges Signature_____________________________________________
Judges Signature_____________________________________________
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High School
2016
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students and advisors
routinely check the TSA website
(www.tsaweb.org) for updated information about
TSA competitive events. This information is
found on the website under
Competitions/Updates and Clarification. When
students participate in any TSA competitive
event, they are responsible for knowing of
updates, changes, or clarification related to that
event.
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS for High School
A. It is the intent of TSA, Inc. to involve as many different TSA members as possible in competitive events and provide recognition in a setting of fair play practices using TSA event guidelines. B. Other than for the VEX event, TSA members, advisors, and chapters must be currently affiliated with TSA in order to enter any competitive event. C. TSA membership rights extend through the school year of graduation. It is permissible for students who graduate midyear to compete at the national conference that immediately follows their end-of-year graduation. D. Students must be registered and be in attendance with an adult chaperone at the national conference in order to enter and become a finalist in any event. E. It is the individual responsibility of each participant to obtain all rules and guidelines for the events. Lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular event is neither reason nor excuse for an individual to request an accommodating adjustment or change. F. It is essential that students and advisors routinely check the TSA website, www.tsaweb.org, for updated information about TSA competitive events. This information is found on the website under Competitions/Updates and Clarification. When students participate in any TSA competitive event, they are responsible for knowing of updates, changes, or clarification related to that event. G. The TSA competitive event limit is six (6) per conference participant, individual and team events combined. H. Team members must be affiliated with the same chapter. To enter a team event, the chapter designates only that it is participating; names
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of the individual team members are not necessary. Unless otherwise designated in a competition’s eligibility guideline, the maximum size of a team is six (6) members. I. Entries (projects and/or products) may be submitted for one (1) year, and one (1) competition, only. An infraction of this rule results in disqualification. J. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year. All entries must be in English. Unless otherwise specified, no ident i f y ing in fo rmat ion —other t han ID #—should be included on an entry. K. Unless otherwise noted, for all events that require a display, the size of the display may not exceed 15" deep x 3' wide x 4' high. L. Participants must provide—and bring to the event site—two (2) pencils (sharpened standard #2/HB grade with an eraser, or #2 mechanical with an eraser) for any competition that involves the use of a pencil (e.g., for taking a written-test, for producing required sketches). M. For all applicable competitive events, written work—including research analysis and reference pages—must follow Modern Language Association (MLA) style. N. All entries must be the original work of the student participant or student team. All ideas, text, images, and sound from other sources must be cited, including anything that is from the public domain. References and resources are to be cited using Modern Language Association (MLA) style, the most current edition. If copyrighted material is used, proper written permission must be included. Failure to follow this procedure results in disqualification. O. All competitive events with a semifinalist component will have a minimum of twelve (12) semifinalists. Semifinalists (individuals or teams, as applicable) will compete against one another to determine the top ten (10) finalists in an event.
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P. Students must check in and pick up their event entries at the time and place stated in the conference program or announced at the national TSA conference. Q. TSA is not responsible or liable for any personal property, equipment, or materials brought to a national TSA conference for use by a participant or attendee. R. In case of a scheduling conflict that prevents a member from participating in an event, the participant has the right to decide which event is eliminated. S. In the case of a documented emergency in team events that involve w r i t t e n a n d semifinalist s e g m e n t s , t e a m m e m b e r substitution may be allowed if approved by the event manager and coordinator. T. All events are judged in accordance with the stated criteria for each event as written in this competitive events guide. Completed official rating forms are the property of TSA, and the information they contain may or may not be disclosed, as determined by TSA. Concern about any event during the national TSA conference should be submitted in writing to the Rules Interpretation Panel (RIP) as soon as possible and preferably during the conference. Whenever possible, the Rules Interpretation Panel renders a decision at the conference. The decisions of the RIP at the national conference are final. (For more information, please refer to Rules Interpretation Panel.) U. Hazardous m a t e r i a l s , c h e m i c a l s , l i g h t e d o r o p e n f l a m e s , combustibles, wet cell batteries, and other similar substances are not allowed at the national TSA conference. Competition entries or presentations by participants must not include racial or ethnic slurs/symbols; reference to gang affiliation; vulgar, violent, subversive, or sexually suggestive language or images. In addition, entries or presentations should not promote products that students may not legally buy, such as tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Images of guns, knives, or other weapons are discouraged and may be cause for disqualification.
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V. Recording devices are not allowed in certain competitive events. CRC manager and event coordinator approval is required before any event may be recorded. W. Out of courtesy to other competitors and to avoid any perception of impropriety, no electronic communication devices of any kind are permitted during competition. Cell phones, walkie-talkies, pagers, etc. must be turned off. X. Anyone who wishes to attend the conference must complete conference registration. All student participants, adult advisors, and chaperones must be in attendance for the duration of the conference. Y. Because of the possibility of the controversial nature of topics from which students may select, national TSA bears no responsibility for the content of entries. Topics are selected at the local level and entries are evaluated on the basis of the event’s official rating form. Z. Rules violations and disqualifications: A rules violation that gives a contestant an unfair advantage will result in a twenty percent (20%) deduction of the total possible points. The manager of an event has the right to disqualify a contestant when such contestant violates the spirit or intent of a competition. The event manager must sign off on both a 20% deduction and a disqualification. AA. TSA may choose to keep national TSA conference student entries. Such entries become the property of TSA and ultimately may be used by TSA for promotional purposes. Should that occur, credit for any such entry would be noted by TSA.
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ANIMATRONICS
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team per chapter
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT
Individual or 1 team per chapter
The design problem is on the national
TSA website, please visit tsaweb.org
and print out the problem.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY DESIGN
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of two (2)
or more members per chapter.
Area of Focus: Outer Space and
Biotechnology.
Participants will be evaluated on
display and documentation at district
competition.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN/INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Area of Focus: Outer Space and
Biotechnology.
Participants will be evaluated on
display, documentation, and
interview at state.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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CAREER PREPARATION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Participants will be evaluated on
cover letter and resume at District
competition. Each resume must be
in separate envelope.
Retain a back-up copy of your
research notebook, resume and
cover letter. They will be needed
for state competition if you place
1st, 2
nd, 3
rd or 4
th at District.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be evaluated on
cover letter and resume at District
competition. Each resume must be
in separate envelope.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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CHAPTER TEAM
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
THIS EVENT REQUIRES OFFICIAL TSA ATTURE – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: One (1) team of six (6)
members per chapter. Team
members do not have to be elected
officers of the local chapter.
Bring your own Pencil.
Students will be tested at District
competition.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK/PERFORMANCE
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Test Scores from District
Conference will be calculated with
your performance score at State
Conference.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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CHILDREN’S STORIES
High School
2015
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
THIS EVENT REQUIRES OFFICIAL TSA ATTURE – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Check-in Event/No Interview
Individual or 1 team per chapter
The story must have a Science,
Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) focus.
Story must not contain more than 1500
words.
See national website
(www.tsaweb.org-competitions-
themes-and-problems) for theme.
Students will check-in stories and
judges will read stories, judge them
according to the rubric. Students will
not be present at the time of judging.
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES
72-75 IN THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Presentation/Interview
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners
The story must have a Science,
Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) focus
Story must not contain more than 1500
words.
Participants have up to 12 minutes to read
their story and 5 minutes for judge’s
interview. Total of 17 minutes.
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES 72-
75 IN THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) 2D, ARCHITECTURE
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Design problem will be posted at
www.mde.k12.ms.us/tsa. Entries
are evaluated on hard copy
developed prior to the district
conference.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be presented with a
problem to draw at state conference.
Entries are evaluated on screen
according to the criteria on the
official rating form.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) 2D, ENGINEERING
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Design problem will be posted at
www.mde.k12.ms.us/tsa. Entries
are evaluated on hard copy
developed prior to the district
conference.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will be presented with a
problem to draw at state conference.
Entries are evaluated on screen
according to the criteria on the
official rating form.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) PRODUCTION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE ONLY EVENT
1 team of 2
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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DEBATING TECHNOLOGICAL ISSUES
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: 1 team of 2 per chapter
We will follow Quick Debate for District
Competition.
Order of Quick Debate
Pro Speaker, maximum of two (2)
minutes.
Con Speaker, maximum of two (2)
minutes.
Conference breaks, one (1) minute.
Pro rebuttal, maximum of two (2)
minutes.
Con rebuttal, maximum of two (2)
minutes.
Total = 9 minutes
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES 72-75
IN THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES
OF THE EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place district
winners.
Teams will do full debate according to
national rules.
Pro Speaker, maximum of two (3)
minutes.
Con Speaker, maximum of two (3)
minutes.
Conference break, one (2 minute)
Pro rebuttal, maximum of two (3)
minutes.
Con rebuttal, maximum of two (3)
minutes.
Total = 14 minutes
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES 72-75
IN THIS BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES
OF THE EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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DESKTOP PUBLISHING
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals per
chapter.
Notebooks are checked in for
evaluation.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Please bring your Notebook
from district to state
competition. It will be judged
along with your onsite task.
If you wish to improve your
notebook before state you can.
Participants please bring a plastic
snack bag so we can place your
USB in it. Your USB will be
returned to you after judging.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
2 teams up to 5 members per
chapter
Videos must be submitted on a
DVD, playable from a stand-alone
DVD player or a computer.
Notebook and video should be
picked up or back-up copies
retained.
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES
72-75 IN THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Videos must be submitted on DVD
playable from a stand-alone DVD
player or a computer.
Please bring your notebook from
District Conference with you to
State Conference. It will be judged
along with your DVD.
If you would like to make
improvements to your notebook,
please do so.
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES
72-75 IN THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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DRAGSTER DESIGN
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals per
chapter.
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BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
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ARE COMPETING.
89
ENGINEERING DESIGN
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of 3-5
members per chapter.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
90
ESSAYS ON TECHNOLOGY
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITE ESSAY
Eligibility: One (1) individual per
chapter.
Participants are responsible for
bringing a blue or black ink pen
to the event site. The pen may be
erasable. The participant may
also bring correcting fluid or
correction tape to the site.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
WRITE ESSAY
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants are responsible for
bringing a blue or black ink pen
to the event site. The pen may be
erasable. The participant may
also bring correcting fluid or
correction tape to the site.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
91
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: One (1) individual per
chapter.
10 minute preparation
3 minute speech
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
15 minute preparation
3 – 5 minute speech
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
92
FASHION DESIGN
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: One (1) team of 2 to 4
members
Participants will check in their
portfolio.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN/MODEL
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will check in their
portfolio, storage box and
garments.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
93
FLIGHT ENDURANCE
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals
per chapter.
Note: Don’t forget the
documentation and correct size
box!
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners. Also any plane
that had a single flight time of
over 1 minute in District
competition.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
94
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
Dress code is professional.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: 3 individual members per
chapter.
Participants will check in their
portfolio.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT/INTERVIEW
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Participants will check in their
portfolio and interview.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
95
MANUFACTURING PROTOTYPE
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) teams per
chapter.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
96
MUSIC PRODUCTION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
CHECK-IN EVENT
1 Team of up to 5 members per
chapter is strongly encouraged,
but a team of one (1) is permitted.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
97
ON DEMAND VIDEO
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team of 2 – 5 members per
chapter
Instructions will be sent to your
chapter advisor 3 days before State
Conference.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
98
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
2 teams of up to 5 members per
chapter
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
99
PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN NOTEBOOK
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals
per chapter.
Notebook only at district
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Evaluation is based on
documentation, display, and
interview.
Please bring your notebook to
state conference. They will be
judged along with your onsite
problem.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
100
PREPARED PRESENTATION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals
per chapter.
Theme: Building a Legacy
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Theme: Building a Legacy
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
101
PROMOTIONAL GRAPHICS
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Four (4) individuals
per chapter.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
All Promotional Graphics entries
must be emailed to
svillanueva@mde.k12.ms.us by
March 11, 2016. All entries will
be judged before conference.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
102
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL VISUALIZATION (SciVis)
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team of up to 5 members per
chapter
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
103
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
CHECK-IN EVENT
Eligibility: Two (2) teams of two
(2) members per chapter.
See national website
(www.tsaweb.org-competitions-
themes-and-problems) for design
problem.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
BUILD/TEST
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
See national website
(www.tsaweb.org-competitions-
themes-and-problems) for design
problem.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
104
SYSTEM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
1 team of 3 members per chapter
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
105
TECHNICAL SKETCHING AND APPLICATION
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: Two (2) individuals per
chapter.
Please bring your own Pencil!
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Please bring your own Pencil!
Competitors report to the event
area at the time stated in the
conference program for the on-
site activity.
DISTRICT TEST SCORES
WILL ADVANCE WITH
SEMIFINALISTS.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
106
TECHNOLOGY BOWL
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
WRITTEN EXAM
Eligibility: One (1) team of three
(3) members per chapter.
Please bring your own Pencil!
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ORAL PERFORMANCE
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners will compete in
the oral performance at state
conference.
Please bring your own Pencil!
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
107
TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM SOLVING
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for District and State
Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1 team of 2 members
per chapter.
Tool box needed
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
ON-SITE TASK
Eligibility: 1st, 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th place
district winners.
Toolbox needed
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
108
TRANSPORTATION MODELING
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school years:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
Two (2) individuals per chapter.
See national website
(www.tsaweb.org-competitions-
themes-and-problems) for design
problem.
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
109
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
2 team of 2 members per chapter
GENERAL RULES ON
PAGES 72-75 IN THIS
BOOK AND NATIONAL
COMPETITIVE EVENT
GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU
ARE COMPETING.
110
WEBMASTER
High School
2016
Follow national rules found in The High School Technology Activities National TSA
Conference Competitive Events Guide with the following changes for
State Competition for the 2016 school year:
Attire
PLEASE SEE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE ON PAGE 29 – DRESS CODE IS
STRICTLY ENFORCED-NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS OR TENNIS SHOES.
Special Note:
Refer only to the 2015 & 2016 National TSA Competitive Events Guide. Earlier
Competitive Guides and State Supplements are no longer valid.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
STATE
ONLY
EVENT
INTERVIEW
1 team of up to 5 members per chapter.
URL must be submitted to
svillanueva@mde.k12.ms.us by
MARCH 11, 2016
Participants are required to design,
build and launch a World Wide Web
site that features the school’s career and
technology/ engineering program, TSA
chapter, and the chapter’s ability to
research topics pertaining to technology.
See national website (www.tsaweb.org-
competitions-themes-and-problems) for
design brief.
GENERAL RULES ON PAGES
72-75 IN THIS BOOK AND
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE
EVENT GUIDELINES OF THE
EVENT IN WHICH YOU ARE
COMPETING.
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MISSISSIPPI TSA ONLY EVENT
CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK
High School
2016
Overview
Chapter Scrapbook recognizes chapters that develop, implement, and document their
activities and promote TSA in their community.
Attire
Casual TSA attire as described in Competitive Events Attire is the minimum requirement.
District Competition
Requirements
State Competition
Requirements
State
Only
Event
Eligibility: One (1) team of up to
five (5) individuals per chapter.
Entries will be checked in and
evaluated at state competition.
Time Limits
Scrapbook must be limited to the current school year’s activities.
Procedures
1. Check in scrapbook at the appropriate location and time as designated in the
conference program.
2. Entries are reviewed by evaluators. Neither students nor advisors are present at
this time.
3. Entries must be picked up at the time designated in the conference program.
Regulations
1. Maximum size will be 12” x 12”.
2. Scrapbook should include 1 project identification page, 1 table of contents page, 1
planning process summary page, and maximum of 35 content pages.
3. Project identification page should include participants’ names, chapter name,
school, city, state, event title, and project title.
4. Table of contents should follow an outline format.
5. Planning process page should explain how your scrapbook was created. You may
use storyboard, flow charts or another method chosen by team.
Content pages should document chapter activities and promotions.
112
TSA Scrapbook
2016 Official Rating Form
CRITERIA (Chapter
Team ID)
Originality * unique
15
Presentation *neatness
*well-planned
*colorful
25
Grammatically
Correct
*spelling
*sentence
structure
5
Variety of
Information *well documented
15
Content Pages
*chapter
activities and promotion
10
Planning
Process Page *how scrapbook was
created
10
Content’s Page Roman Numeral
outline
form
5
Identification *school
*city, school *participants names
*chapter name
10
Size 12X12
Max 35 pgs.
5
TOTAL
POINTS
100
Comments: ___________________________________________
I certify these results to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Evaluator’s Signature_________________________________________
Judges Signature_____________________________________________
Judges Signature_____________________________________________
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