National Engineers’ Week Future City Competition SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL

2. INTRODUCTIONS REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Dr. Osama Mohammed, F.E.S. COORDINATOR: Dave Clarke, PE GRADUATE ASSISTANTS: Mr. Abdul Raheem TEACHER COACH: Eileen Irastorza, MENTOR COACH: Rod Rodriguez, PE, Teachers & Mentors Students from FIU and MDC

3. FC by-the-numbers 20 Schools have registered (~300 students) – (20 schools MUST be required for Region’s winner to go to National competition in Washington) 5 schools have mentors (15 more are still needed) Local competition costs $12,000, all funded by engineering organizations and volunteers Nationally 1,350 +/- schools participate, representing over 40,000 + students FC is the BEST predictor of future engineers from among several K-12 competitions

4. KEY DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINEFriday October 30,2015 TEACHER WORKSHOPWed. October 14, 2015 SimCity ™ SLIDESHOWDue by 3PM Friday December 11, 2015 CITY “DESCRIPTION”Due by 3PM Friday & Project Plan January 8, 2016 COMPETITION DAYSaturday January FIU 2016, 7AM to 3 PM National Competition Washington, Capital HiltonFebruary 14-18, 2016 NEW

5. Project Plan (NEW) This is a PROJECT MANAGEMENT tool (see pg. 25) (use forms beginning on page 34)  Start it EARLY, set your GOALS, plan ahead  Update it as you go, validate or modify as needed  Project Plan has 4 parts: 1.DEFINE: Set goals of targets and achievements 2.PLAN: Create a Schedule, assign players 3.DO: Conduct check sessions, asses progress 4.REVIEW: Reflect on achievements  10 points

6. SimCity Design  SimCity 4 or SimCity 4 Deluxe ™ PC (Windows), you get download code when you register (see pg. 27)  2 Additional downloads available from National  Work is off-line, uploaded when submitted  Tutorial on National’s website under “Resources”  See Page 43 for progress steps(2,500, 5,000…  Decision Criteria that students are to select  Maximum of 28 slides  SAVE-SAVE-SAVE S A V E !!!!!!!  54 points

7. City Design Submittal  Cheat codes (e.g. “Sandbox”) & other Shortcuts will lead to Deductions of your design.  Select City Name [place on the slides]  On-line submittal  +Florida Rules: Mail, FedEx, or hand deliver;  Keep separate copy on CD or jump drive for yourself, [NO SUBMITTALS ACCEPTED]

8. City Description  Pages Essay requirements (1,500 words)  “Waste Not, Want Not”: Design an innovative citywide Solid Waste Management System …  Go to webinar-recording-slides  Suggest field trip & Interviews  Consider effectiveness, efficiency, reliability, sustainability; practical applications, collecting, sorting, managing, processing, storing, transporting, reclaiming…discuss!!!  Employ innovations, create the new FUTURE NEW

9. Essay Submittal  Bibliography must be included, in MLA format  Include a Cover Page with School Name  Use same City Name for the entire competition  Use graphics and illustrations, colors  UPLOAD ON-LINE TO FC WEBSITE  Submit by 3PM Jan. 8 along w/ Project Plan  to  60 points

10. THE MODEL For 70 Points

11. THE MODEL PP Model Size, 25”W x 50”L x 20”H 75 lbs total weight; + Moving Part Max $100, model ID Tag with Scale + Florida Rules: No AC power, no car batteries, no pets, combustibles, flammables, or propellants FIU web site’s under “RESOURCES” Mentors will get a Scale lesson aid Pg. 31 Deductions

12. Model Design Pg. 51Model is of a SECTION of city Exact duplication is not expected; Use approximate scale (get mentor help); All parts and sections must fit in max dim.; Pg.32Model Identification (4 x 6), visible, legible Pg. 56Moving part can be falling object, battery powered, air (fan), light driven; and should not leave the limits of the model Pgs Rubric for Model

13. Model Construction Plan ahead, sketch, select scale, compare sizes Solid base of wood…always test for bending Consult the engineer… Look for scrap materials, or purchase new Best to use recycled materials, such as: Old toys; Model cars, trains, airplanes, boats Clean kitchen utensils Clean and empty food containers (cans, etc) Holiday decorations Mirrors (careful) for water effect Keep close tab of expenses, file report, $100 max

14. Oral Presentation Pp 32–33, Rubric pp Points Presentation, 7 min., timed!!!!, – Regional Preliminary and Final, – Presentation Boards (max 36”Wx60”H) – Props, handouts, etc. (max 6”x6”x12”) – Team’s attire and demeanor – Presentation skills & body language – No A/V equipment, music, laptops Props’ Cost included with model, limit $100

15. Presentation Delivery Pg. 32Presentation, 7 min., timed, Prepare / Time / Revise All 3 team members to speak Memorize other members’ parts Pg. 57Present to other students Present in auditorium environment Rehearse-Rehearse-Rehearse Pg. 58What questions will they ask us? Past presenters are on FC and FIU web site Pp 84-87Presentation Rubric 70 Points

16. Competition Rules Pg. 89Media Release Form Pg. 90Honor Statement Pp Competition expenses Pg. 69Deductions ALL RULES ENFORCED BY REGION Pg. 70Awards Pp Special Awards

17. AWARDS First, Second and Third Place + Florida Rules: – Tie Breaker to be decided by Regional Director – Weight & size limitations on model are enforced. – Schools with more than one COMPETITIVE team, may have up to 3 submittals of Virtual City, BUT only one team will be allowed to compete at the Region and advance to the Regional Finals TIE BREAKER NOTE THIS

18. SPECIAL AWARDS – Regional Competition’s Special Awards are determined by the Engineering Organizations – Tentative Special Awards (to prepare for): Best Futuristic Transportation System Best Future Energy Generation System Best Management of Natural Resources Best Use of Cultural and Historical Resources Best City Design with Community in Mind Best Engineering Project Management (Project Plan) Best Sustainable Design of a City Best Application of Survey Practices

19. FLORIDA REGIONAL January 16, 2016 LOCATION10555 West Flagler Street ROOMSecond Floor “Panther Pit” PARENTSand Siblings: allowed to observe proceedings; parents to restrain children’s behavior. FOODBreakfast and lunch provided Allow contestants, judges to go first PRESSNews media (TV and newspaper) SEATINGLimited seating available, share PICTURESOnly your own team, UAO VIDEOOnly your own team, UAO FINALSLimited seating, as instructed TIE BREAKER To be decided by Reg. Coordinator

20. NATIONAL COMPETITION February 14-18, 2016 Travel expenses paid by FC Foundation Pack Model and ship to Washington, DC Prepare for Special Awards (See pp 71-74) Rehearse - R e h e a r s e – Rehearse Repeat – R e p e a t - Repeat Practice - P r a c t i c e – Practice Depart Friday or Saturday February 13 or 14 February 18, return home WINNERS!!!!! WITH FUTURE CITY EVERYBODY WINS

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