# Giant Floating Hamster Wheels Dixon High School 'Walk on Water' Competition Gets Wet By Annie Ho | Published 2010-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dixon-high-school-walk-on-water References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/walking-on-water-at-dixon-high-school.html) & [sacbee](http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/25/2776538/walk-on-water.html?mi_rss=Photo) How come my high school never had a competition like the Dixon High School 'Walk on Water' competition? This is a great way for students to discover ways to [stay floating on water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa). The Dixon High School 'Walk on Water' competition puts 120 [physics students](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-archidesign-competition) to the test. Their end goal is to [build something](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-ladders-high) that will keep them floating on water while traveling across a pool. Let's just say that these students get creative in their inventions. The best part of this whole competition is that if you win it, you get to skip the final exam. I say that's a fair deal! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Water Floatation Innovations:** The Dixon High School 'Walk on Water' competition sparks a trend in creative inventions for staying afloat on water. - **Physics Education Reinvention:** The competition highlights a trend in reimagining how physics is taught by engaging students in hands-on challenges. - **Alternative Assessment Methods:** The competition demonstrates a trend in using practical competitions as a substitute for traditional exams. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The competition inspires innovative teaching methods and projects in the education sector. - **Water Sports and Recreation:** The trend in creative water floatation inventions opens up opportunities for innovation in the water sports and recreation industry. - **Assessment and Testing:** The alternative assessment approach showcased in the competition presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the assessment and testing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-flotation-device.md) - [STEM-Focused Writing Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-to-explore.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Water Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-n-slides.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md)