 National Science Olympiad  Events Descriptions  Science Olympiad at Mesa Verde  Q&A  Sign-up Time 9/16/2009MVMS SO 20101

“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) 9/16/2009MVMS SO 20102

 Sep 16Kickoff  Sep 25Applications Due  Oct 12Team Assignments Released  Oct 14Mesa Verde Coaches meeting  Oct-FebEvent Coaching  Nov 14Event Workshop  Jan 13All-Coach Meeting  Feb 6Regional Competition (RB High)  Feb-AprState Team Coaching  AprilState Competition (Long Beach) 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20093

 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 ◦ 1 st time Students - 1 or 2 events 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20094

 Skeletal System  Muscular System 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20095

 Scientific Process  Lab-Oriented  Biology Oriented 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20096

 New Event  North America  Identification  Classification  Vocalizations 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20097

 Disease, Injury, Health, Disability  Population Growth  Public Health Outcomes 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20098

 Grasslands  Taiga 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_20099

 Earthquakes  Volcanoes 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200910

 Identification  Classification  Habitat, Ecological Relationships, Behaviors  Dating 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200911

 Everyday Weather 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200912

 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.” 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200913

 Map Reading  Give Directions  Follow Directions 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200914

 New Event  “Students will compete in activities involving basic understanding of electricity, magnetism and simple electrical devices.  Hands On Experimentation  Theoretical Knowledge  Practical Knowledge 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200915

 Wind Power  Study Alternative Energy  Build & Test a Wind Turbine 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200916

 Construct and Calibrate a Projectile Launcher  Closest to Target 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200917

 Fingerprints  Chromatography  Hair/Fiber Analysis  Liquid Analysis  Metal Analysis  Powder Analysis 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200918

 “Students will test and characterize one pure substance and then, based only on data they collect, answer a series of questions...” 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200919

 Construct a Bridge to Carry a Specified Load  Lightest Weight  Lowest Height 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200920

 New Event  “Students will partially pre-construct a device with final construction and adaptation onsite to complete a published challenge.” 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ 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.

 “Teams will construct a vehicle that uses electrical energy as its sole means of propulsion, quickly travels a specified distance, and stops as close as possible to the center of the finish line.”  New Event 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200922

 Build and fly a lightweight propelled plane  Longest Flight Time 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200923

 Use Internet, Excel, Word  Research, Compute, Chart, Write  Topic may be Geographical & Environmental Science  9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200924

 “Given a set of unknown objects, teams will design, conduct, analyze and write-up an experiment.” 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Problem StatementQuantitative Data HypothesisGraph VariableStatistics ControlAnalysis & Interpretation MaterialsPossible Errors ProcedureConclusion Qualitative ObservationFurther Use Problem StatementQuantitative Data HypothesisGraph VariableStatistics ControlAnalysis & Interpretation MaterialsPossible Errors ProcedureConclusion Qualitative ObservationFurther Use

 Relay Race  4 Students  Academic Challenges  Physical Challenges 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200926

 Write a description of a contraption  Recreate the contraption from the description 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200927

 Up to 15 Students per Team  3-6 Teams  Selection Factors ◦ Student & Coaching Preferences ◦ Scheduling Logistics ◦ Team Competitiveness 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Event Schedule

9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Event Schedule

 Coaches ◦ Stick with your event ◦ Coach thru State Competition  Students ◦ Stick with your events ◦ No Dropping single events 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200930

 Coaches (23) and Co-Coaches (23) ◦ Weekly Meetings ◦ Mutually agreed meeting times ◦ Home, School, Library, etc.  Other Volunteering  Cost $50 - $65 - $80  Volunteer Clearance 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200931

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: Vandana Awasthi when have completed the process. 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200932

 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 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200933

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 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200934

9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Megan’s Law Code of Conduct

9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Site Transfer Request

 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) 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200937

 Income ◦ Parent Contributions ◦ PUSD ASUS ◦ Donations – Dr. Truong $500  Expenses ◦ Registration ◦ Event Equipment & Materials ◦ T-Shirts ◦ Food, Supplies Regional Competition 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200938

 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. 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200939

 General Info  Event List  Calendar  Forms  Resources (register)  Contact Info  Etc. 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ Link from MVMS

 Return Application Form with Payment by Sept 25 th or earlier:  Turn the following into the MVMS by Oct 14 th : ◦ Megan’s Law Form ◦ Code of Conduct Form ◦ Certify TB test  Complete Fingerprint process with District Office by Oct 14 th. (Pick up form tonight) 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_ or Volunteer Site Transfer Request

 Add your name to the Contact List  Sign up for “Other Volunteering” if you can  Pick-up Principal’s Clearance Form  Pick-up/Complete Application Forms 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200942

 National SO:  Regional SO:  Mesa Verde SO:  Mesa Verde SO Committee: 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200943

 Committee Members ◦ Brad Chang ◦ Kim Chevallier ◦ Dr. Truong ◦ Bing Wang  Treasurer ◦ Amy Wu  Volunteer Clearance ◦ Vandana Awasthi  Inventory ◦ Bhavani Ambavaram ◦ Yunqing 9/10/2008MVMS_SO_200944

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