Science Olympiad 2010 Kickoff
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National Science Olympiad Events Descriptions Science Olympiad at Mesa Verde Q&A Sign-up Time
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“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 CompetitionsMiddle 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)
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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)
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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
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Skeletal System Muscular System
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Scientific Process Lab-Oriented Biology Oriented
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New Event
North America Identification Classification Vocalizations
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Disease, Injury,Health, Disability
Population Growth Public Health
Outcomes
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Grasslands Taiga
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Earthquakes Volcanoes
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Identification Classification Habitat, Ecological
Relationships,Behaviors
Dating
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Everyday Weather
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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.”
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Map Reading Give Directions Follow Directions
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New Event
“Students will compete in activities involving basic understanding of electricity, magnetism and simple electrical devices.
Hands On Experimentation Theoretical Knowledge Practical Knowledge
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Wind Power Study Alternative
Energy Build & Test a
Wind Turbine
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Construct andCalibrate aProjectile Launcher
Closest to Target
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Fingerprints Chromatography Hair/Fiber Analysis Liquid Analysis Metal Analysis Powder Analysis
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“Students will test and characterize one pure substance and then, based only on data they collect, answer a series of questions...”
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Construct a Bridge toCarry a SpecifiedLoad
Lightest Weight Lowest Height
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New Event “Students will partially pre-construct a
device with final construction and adaptation onsite to complete a published challenge.”
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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.
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.
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“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
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Build and fly alightweightpropelled plane
Longest FlightTime
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Use Internet, Excel, Word Research, Compute, Chart, Write Topic may be
Geographical &EnvironmentalScience
www.usgs.gov
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“Given a set of unknown objects, teams will design, conduct, analyze and write-up an experiment.”
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Problem Statement Quantitative DataHypothesis GraphVariable StatisticsControl Analysis & InterpretationMaterials Possible ErrorsProcedure ConclusionQualitative Observation Further Use
Problem Statement Quantitative DataHypothesis GraphVariable StatisticsControl Analysis & InterpretationMaterials Possible ErrorsProcedure ConclusionQualitative Observation Further Use
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Relay Race 4 Students Academic Challenges Physical Challenges
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Write a descriptionof a contraption
Recreate the contraption from the description
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Up to 15 Students per Team 3-6 Teams Selection Factors
◦ Student & Coaching Preferences◦ Scheduling Logistics◦ Team Competitiveness
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2009 Event Schedule2009 Event Schedule
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2009 Event Schedule2009 Event Schedule
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Coaches◦ Stick with your event◦ Coach thru State Competition
Students◦ Stick with your events◦ No Dropping single events
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Coaches (23) and Co-Coaches (23)◦ Weekly Meetings◦ Mutually agreed meeting times◦ Home, School, Library, etc.
Other Volunteering Cost $50 - $65 - $80 Volunteer Clearance
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Level 2 clearance is required by PUSD for unsupervised work with students.Current TB Test (valid for 4 years)
PUSD Volunteer Code of ConductMegan’s Law FormLevel 2 Fingerprinting
Contact: Vandana Awasthi when have completed the process.
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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
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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
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Megan’s Law Code of Conduct
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Site Transfer Request
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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)
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Income◦ Parent Contributions◦ PUSD ASUS◦ Donations – Dr. Truong $500
Expenses◦ Registration◦ Event Equipment & Materials◦ T-Shirts◦ Food, Supplies Regional Competition
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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.
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General Info Event List Calendar Forms Resources (register) Contact Info Etc.
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Link fromMVMS
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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)
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or Volunteer Site Transfer Request
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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
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National SO: http://soinc.org/ Regional SO: http://www.sandiegoso.org/ Mesa Verde SO: http://mvmsso.webs.com
Mesa Verde SO Committee: [email protected]
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Committee Members◦ Brad Chang ([email protected])◦ Kim Chevallier ([email protected])◦ Dr. Truong ([email protected])◦ Bing Wang ([email protected])
Treasurer◦ Amy Wu ([email protected] )
Volunteer Clearance◦ Vandana Awasthi ([email protected])
Inventory◦ Bhavani Ambavaram ([email protected])◦ Yunqing ([email protected])
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