Catholic Memorial Middle School Novice
2018 — Boston, MA/US
Demonstration
Event Description:
Demonstration Speaking: The speaker will demonstrate something to the audience, which may include background and/or clarifying information. The presentation, on any topic, may be humorous or serious in nature, but the speaker should strive to provide an organized, step-by-step demonstration in a natural and realistic way. The speaker must refer to an object(s) or visual aid(s) during the presentation. No materials dangerous to the health or safety of the participant or the audience may be used. (i.e. dangerous chemicals, live animals, laser pointers.) Materials are not to be passed around the room to audience members or to the judge(s) before or during the demonstration. These materials must be transportable by the individual student only. The student may deliver the demonstration from memory or from notes.
Time limit: 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Students who speak beyond the time limit plus the grace period may not be ranked 1st. Judges should offer to provide visual time signals.