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INSTANT CHALLENGE? WHAT'S THAT?
Instant challenge is... tough. ICs require quick, creative, and critical thinking - unachievable without teamwork and problem-solving skills. From task-based Instant Challenges to performance-based (or sometimes even a combination of both), all teams need to practice their IC skills during the year they face one at the tournament. Below are some sample ICs and resources that can help you practice your IC skills and prepare you for whats ahead!
Structural ICs
Structural ICs
Task-based ICs require you to build structures with the provided materials. Have your team managers gather the required materials and prepare the challenge!
Performance ICs
Performance ICs
Performance ICs oftentimes give you a prompt: teams have to create a short skit that accomplishes the given task, and are tested on their creativity!
Hybrid ICs
Hybrid ICs
Hybrid ICs combine both performance and task-based components. Teams will have to multitask to both build and brainstorm a story at the same time!
From scoring, to strategies for task challenges, and advice for good teamwork skills, this video gives some great tips and tricks for IC!
This video gives some good tips on how to boost your creativity score in instant challenge!
This is a great guide that includes tips regarding splitting team roles, time management, material properties, and even some sample instant challenges your team can try! Once you are done, make sure to review the IC debrief questions on page 5!
Having clear roles defined during a Destination Imagination Instant Challenge will make things run a lot smoother and boost teamwork score. Here are some tips from SL team DI STEM CELLS.
Watch SL team DI STEMCELLS solve a real instant challenge. Get tips for teamwork & organization during IC. Be sure to review the debrief questions at the end!
There are many different ways to solve an instant challenge. Check out featured team solutions to the Instant Challenge "On the Ball."
When you walk into an Instant Challenge room, you never know what you’re going to get. This means your team needs to be prepared for anything and everything, and you can do that by practicing for a variety of different Instant Challenges. Check out these helpful tips from DI Correspondent Team Manager, Lisa Mackey, on how to prepare
Destination Imagination teams from around the world showcase thier solutions to the Instant Challenge "Paper Tower." There are lots of creative ways to work with paper in Instant Challenge. Use this video as inspiration!
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