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Report on a Live Challenge

Report on a Live Challenge
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Watch a live challenge or demonstration, take notes and photos, interview participants when possible, then write and present a clear, illustrated report.

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Step-by-step guide to report on a live challenge

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What you need
Adult supervision required, coloring materials, notebook, pencil, plain paper, sticky notes

Step 1

Gather your materials and bring them to a comfy spot where you can watch the live challenge.

Step 2

Pick which live challenge or demonstration you will watch.

Step 3

Write down the time and place or link where you will watch the event.

Step 4

Open your notebook and place a sticky note where you will write quick ideas.

Step 5

Write three simple interview questions on a sticky note to ask after the demo.

Step 6

While watching, write the main goal of the challenge as one short sentence.

Step 7

While watching, write short bullet points for each important step or result you see.

Step 8

Use a camera or phone to take photos of the most interesting moments from the demo.

Step 9

After the demo, ask one participant your interview questions and write their answers.

Step 10

Draw two quick illustrations of the most important moments in your notebook.

Step 11

Arrange your notes photos and drawings on plain paper in the order you want the story to go.

Step 12

Write your report with a title a short summary the main steps and one quote from your interview.

Step 13

Add captions and color to your drawings and photos to help explain them.

Step 14

Practice presenting your report out loud one time.

Step 15

Present your report to your family class or teacher and then share your finished report on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

I don't have sticky notes or a camera—what can I use instead?

Use index cards or small torn paper taped into your notebook for quick ideas and interview questions, and if you don't have a camera or phone ask a parent to take photos, use a disposable camera, or make extra quick sketches during the demo to capture moments.

What if the demo audio is bad or I miss parts—how can I still finish the report?

Pause or replay the live challenge if possible and write the main goal and bullet-step notes from timestamps or the event description, and if you can't replay write down the time/place/link and ask a participant your sticky-note interview questions afterward to fill gaps.

How can I adapt this activity for different age groups?

For younger children, reduce the task to one short sentence for the main goal, one interview question, and one big drawing with adult help arranging notes on plain paper, while older kids can add a bibliography, time-stamped bullet steps, detailed captions, and a longer practiced presentation.

How can I make the finished report more creative or shareable?

Turn your arranged notes, photos, and drawings into a colorful poster or digital slideshow with captions, a title, one interview quote, added color to illustrations, and a QR link to the demo before practicing the presentation and uploading to DIY.org.

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Facts about journalism and reporting for kids

✍️ Note-taking shorthand helps reporters move quickly: simple symbols and abbreviations save time during fast events.

🖼️ Captions and a neat headline guide readers — many people decide to read a story based on the photo and its caption first.

🎤 Great interviews use open questions and quiet — sometimes a pause after a question gets the best answers.

📸 Photojournalists capture the moment: a single strong image can explain emotions and action faster than words.

📝 Reporters often use the 5 W's — who, what, when, where and why — to build a clear, fast-to-read story.

How do you make a clear illustrated report after watching a live challenge?

Start by watching the live challenge with focused attention: note time, key actions, and outcomes. Take short photos and quick bullet notes. If possible, politely interview a participant for a quote, recording permission first. After the event, sort notes and images, write a short headline and a clear lead that answers who, what, when, where and why. Add captions, simple illustrations or diagrams to explain tricky parts, proofread, then practice a brief oral presentation with visuals.

What materials do I need to report on a live challenge?

You’ll need a notebook or note app, a pen or pencil, and a camera or smartphone for photos. Bring a simple voice recorder or phone app for interviews, consent forms or permission note templates, and a basic template for the written report (paper or digital). For the illustrated version, pack markers, colored pencils, and plain paper or a tablet. Optional: tripod, extra batteries, laptop for editing, and a folder to keep printed photos and notes organized.

What ages is a live challenge report activity suitable for?

This activity suits children about 7 years and up with adult support. Ages 7–9 need help with note-taking, photo permission, and interview questions. Ages 10–12 can lead much of the work with guidance on structure and safety. Teens (13+) can plan, conduct interviews, and produce a polished illustrated report independently. Younger children can try a simplified version: watch, draw scenes, and tell a short story about what they saw.

What are the benefits of doing a live challenge report?

Reporting on a live challenge builds observation, listening and note-taking skills, and teaches how to organize facts into a clear story. Children practice respectful interviewing, learn to caption and select photos, and develop writing and presentation confidence. The task also boosts critical thinking, attention to detail, digital literacy (editing and photo use), and social skills like asking questions and citing sources—useful for school and real-world communication.
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