The MINDSTORMS Challenge encourages teamwork, presentation, and sportsmanship.  To compete for the MINDSTORMS Award teams will be required to have a table display and notebook, give a presentation and exhibit exemplary sportsmanship and spirit in addition to completing 3 of the 5 Missions.  Please use the buttons above to learn more about these three additional challenges.

The Following Awards will be given at the 2004 MINDSTORMS Challenge:

• MINDSTORMS Awards (3 Awards):  1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places will be awarded for the highest total points accumulated in the Missions, Presentation, Table Display/Notebook, and Sportsmanship/Spirit Challenges.  In order to be considered for this award each team must finish 3 of the 5 Missions and complete the Presentation, Table Display/Notebook, and Sportsmanship/Spirit Challenges.
   

• Game Awards (3 Awards): 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places will be awarded for the highest total points accumulated in the missions.  There is no minimum to the number of missions that must be completed. Obviously the more missions you complete the better chance you have of earning more points for this award. 
   

• Individual Mission Awards (5 Awards):  One award given to the best team at each of the five missions. These awards will not be based on points alone.  Judges will be looking for teamwork and ingenuity. 
   

• Presentation Award (1 Award):  One award for the team earning the highest number of points on the Presentation Challenge. 
   

• Table Display/Notebook Award (1 Award):  One award for the team earning the highest number of points for the table Display/Notebook Challenge.
   

• Sportsmanship/Spirit Award (1 Award):  One award is given to the team that earns the most points in the Sportsmanship/Spirit Challenge.