Oral Presentation

On Presentation Day, students are divided into their teams, and team captains randomly draw their presentation order (e.g., Room 1, Slot 2). Once rotations are assigned, students are separated from their coaches, internet access, and all study materials. Each team is given the written scenario and has the opportunity to ask questions of the station leads during the first hour, with responses shared with all teams.

Over the next six hours, teams work in isolation to prepare their presentations using provided laptops, which include access to pre-approved images, tables, and information to enhance their visuals. Teams then present their proposed solution in a 20-minute presentation to a panel of judges, followed by a Q&A session. Both the presentation and the team's responses to questions contribute to their score. The oral presentation is worth 200 points, making it twice as valuable as any individual station test.

The following two links are the scoresheet and judging guidelines set by NCF Envirothon. New Mexico's judging guidelines are based on these. You are encouraged to download these sheets and become familiar with how you will be scored.

We reached out to a former competitor who now serves as a board member, and she shared invaluable tips for excelling on Presentation Day. You can access her insights by downloading the guide or exploring the Digital Lessons, which walk you through her recommendations step-by-step.