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Science Olympiad 2010 Kickoff

Science Olympiad 2010 Kickoff. National Science Olympiad Events Descriptions Science Olympiad at Mesa Verde Q&A Sign-up Time. National Science Olympiad.

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Science Olympiad 2010 Kickoff

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  1. Science Olympiad2010 Kickoff • National Science Olympiad • Events Descriptions • Science Olympiad at Mesa Verde • Q&A • Sign-up Time MVMS SO 2010

  2. National Science Olympiad “Science Olympiad is an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education ...” • 5,700 Teams in the U.S. • Regional, State and National Competitions • Middle School (Div B) and High School (Div C) • Southern California State • 162 schools, 26 competing (Div B) • San Diego Region • 24 schools, 71 teams competing (Div B) MVMS SO 2010

  3. Science Olympiad Schedule • Sep 16 Kickoff • Sep 25 Applications Due • Oct 12 Team Assignments Released • Oct 14 Mesa Verde Coaches meeting • Oct-Feb Event Coaching • Nov 14 Event Workshop • Jan 13 All-Coach Meeting • Feb 6 Regional Competition (RB High) • Feb-Apr State Team Coaching • April State Competition (Long Beach) MVMS_SO_2009

  4. Events • 23 Events in 5 categories • Life Sciences • Earth and Space • Physical Sciences • Technology and Engineering • Inquiry and the Nature of Science • Appropriate Number of Events per Student • Study Events: 1.5+hrs/wk/event • Construction/Lab Events: 2+hrs/wk/event • 3 or 4 Events for State Team • 1st time Students - 1 or 2 events MVMS_SO_2009

  5. Anatomy • Skeletal System • Muscular System MVMS_SO_2009

  6. Bio-Process Lab • Scientific Process • Lab-Oriented • Biology Oriented MVMS_SO_2009

  7. Ornithology • New Event • North America • Identification • Classification • Vocalizations MVMS_SO_2009

  8. Disease Detective • Disease, Injury,Health, Disability • Population Growth • Public HealthOutcomes MVMS_SO_2009

  9. Ecology • Grasslands • Taiga MVMS_SO_2009

  10. Dynamic Planet • Earthquakes • Volcanoes MVMS_SO_2009

  11. Fossils • Identification • Classification • Habitat, EcologicalRelationships,Behaviors • Dating MVMS_SO_2009

  12. Meteorology • Everyday Weather MVMS_SO_2009

  13. Solar System • New Event • “Teams will demonstrate knowledge of the Sun, planets and their satellites, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, the asteroid belt, meteoroids, Oort Cloud and the Kuiper Belt.” MVMS_SO_2009

  14. Road Scholar • Map Reading • Give Directions • Follow Directions MVMS_SO_2009

  15. Shock Value • New Event • “Students will compete in activities involving basic understanding of electricity, magnetism and simple electrical devices. • Hands On Experimentation • Theoretical Knowledge • Practical Knowledge MVMS_SO_2009

  16. Physical Science Lab • Wind Power • Study AlternativeEnergy • Build & Test aWind Turbine MVMS_SO_2009

  17. Trajectory • Construct andCalibrate aProjectile Launcher • Closest to Target MVMS_SO_2009

  18. ScienceCrime Busters • Fingerprints • Chromatography • Hair/Fiber Analysis • Liquid Analysis • Metal Analysis • Powder Analysis MVMS_SO_2009

  19. Can’t Judge a Powder • “Students will test and characterize one pure substance and then, based only on data they collect, answer a series of questions...” MVMS_SO_2009

  20. Elevated Bridge • Construct a Bridge toCarry a SpecifiedLoad • Lightest Weight • Lowest Height MVMS_SO_2009

  21. Junkyard Challenge • New Event • “Students will partially pre-construct a device with final construction and adaptation onsite to complete a published challenge.” 1. Tipping the Scale - teams must build a device that is able to measure the mass of a mystery "challenge object". 2. Coin Sorter - teams must build a device that is able to sort out five dollars worth of mixed change. The coins must all go into different storage places according to their value. MVMS_SO_2009

  22. Battery Buggy • “Teams will construct a vehicle that uses electrical energy as its sole means of propulsion, quickly travels a specified distance, and stopsas close as possibleto the center of thefinish line.” • New Event MVMS_SO_2009

  23. Wright Stuff • Build and fly alightweightpropelled plane • Longest FlightTime MVMS_SO_2009

  24. Compute This • Use Internet, Excel, Word • Research, Compute, Chart, Write • Topic may be Geographical &EnvironmentalScience • www.usgs.gov MVMS_SO_2009

  25. Experimental Design • “Given a set of unknown objects, teams will design, conduct, analyze and write-up an experiment.” Problem Statement Quantitative Data Hypothesis Graph Variable Statistics Control Analysis & Interpretation Materials Possible Errors Procedure Conclusion Qualitative Observation Further Use MVMS_SO_2009

  26. Pentathlon • Relay Race • 4 Students • Academic Challenges • Physical Challenges MVMS_SO_2009

  27. Write It Do It • Write a descriptionof a contraption • Recreate the contraption from the description MVMS_SO_2009

  28. SO at Mesa Verde – Team Assignments • Up to 15 Students per Team • 3-6 Teams • Selection Factors • Student & Coaching Preferences • Scheduling Logistics • Team Competitiveness 2009 Event Schedule MVMS_SO_2009

  29. SO at Mesa Verde – Team Assignments 2009 Event Schedule MVMS_SO_2009

  30. Commitment • Coaches • Stick with your event • Coach thru State Competition • Students • Stick with your events • No Dropping single events MVMS_SO_2009

  31. Parents Role • Coaches (23) and Co-Coaches (23) • Weekly Meetings • Mutually agreed meeting times • Home, School, Library, etc. • Other Volunteering • Cost $50 - $65 - $80 • Volunteer Clearance MVMS_SO_2009

  32. Volunteer Clearance Level 2 clearance is required by PUSD for unsupervised work with students. • Current TB Test (valid for 4 years) • PUSD Volunteer Code of Conduct • Megan’s Law Form • Level 2 Fingerprinting Contact: VandanaAwasthi when have completed the process. MVMS_SO_2009

  33. Volunteer Clearance • TB Test can be done at PUSD or your provider • For Fingerprinting, take the note from the Principal to the District Office with a picture ID. • Marie Barefoot • Tue 7:45-9:30 • Thurs 11:30-1:00 MVMS_SO_2009

  34. Volunteer Clearance Do you already have… • Level 2 clearance at Mesa Verde? • Just inform us and you’re set! • Level 2 clearance at another school? • Turn in the Transfer form and you’re done • Level 1 clearance at another school? • Turn in the transfer form for Level 1 • Get Level 2 • No clearances yet? • Get Level 1 and 2 MVMS_SO_2009

  35. Forms Megan’s Law Code of Conduct MVMS_SO_2009

  36. Forms Site Transfer Request MVMS_SO_2009

  37. Other Volunteering • T-Shirts (1) • Design Contest, Vendor Selection, Ordering • Event Resources (1) • Collect and distribute resources for coaches • Fund Raising (1) • Companies, Individuals • Competition Day Logistics (1) • Food (1) MVMS_SO_2009

  38. Funding • Income • Parent Contributions • PUSD ASUS • Donations – Dr. Truong $500 • Expenses • Registration • Event Equipment & Materials • T-Shirts • Food, Supplies Regional Competition MVMS_SO_2009

  39. Expense Reimbursements • Necessary Coaching Expenses are Reimbursable • Equipment, Books, Supplies, Materials, Kits, etc. • Keep Your Receipts • Reimbursement Form Online • Pre-approve large or unusual expenses. • All expense reimbursements through Amy Wu (MVSO Treasurer), not the front office. MVMS_SO_2009

  40. MVMSSO.webs.com • General Info • Event List • Calendar • Forms • Resources (register) • Contact Info • Etc. Link fromMVMS MVMS_SO_2009

  41. Application Process • Return Application Form with Payment by Sept 25th or earlier: • Turn the following into the MVMS by Oct 14th: • Megan’s Law Form • Code of Conduct Form • Certify TB test • Complete Fingerprintprocess with District Officeby Oct 14th. (Pick upform tonight) or Volunteer Site Transfer Request MVMS_SO_2009

  42. Before You Leave • Add your name to the Email Contact List • Sign up for “Other Volunteering” if you can • Pick-up Principal’s Clearance Form • Pick-up/Complete Application Forms MVMS_SO_2009

  43. Links and Contacts • National SO: http://soinc.org/ • Regional SO: http://www.sandiegoso.org/ • Mesa Verde SO: http://mvmsso.webs.com • Mesa Verde SO Committee: mv92129so@yahoo.com MVMS_SO_2009

  44. Links and Contacts • Committee Members • Brad Chang (bconline@san.rr.com) • Kim Chevallier (KandCDC@aol.com) • Dr. Truong (drtruong@post.harvard.edu) • Bing Wang (bingwang92129@yahoo.com) • Treasurer • Amy Wu (AWu@deltad.com ) • Volunteer Clearance • Vandana Awasthi (vnaresh@hotmail.com) • Inventory • Bhavani Ambavaram (bambavaram@hotmail.com) • Yunqing (yunqing224@yahoo.com) MVMS_SO_2009

  45. Q & A MVMS_SO_2009

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