1. South Pointe Middle School

2. What is Science Olympiad (SCIOLY)?
Science themed competitions between schools
Grades K- 12
Regional, State, and National Competition
Increasing interest in science by creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.

3. SCIENCE LOVERS!!!!! What are we looking for? Self- motivated Dedicated
Energetic
Fast learners
Good test takers
SCIENCE LOVERS!!!!!

4. 2011 Division B Events The 2011 Division B events are listed below.
Life, Personal & Social Science
Anatomy (Respiratory, Muscular) Disease Detectives (Food Borne Illness) Ecology (Tundra, Taiga)
Microbe Mission Ornithology
Earth & Space Science
Dynamic Planet (Earth’s Fresh Waters) Fossils Meteorology (Severe Storms) Road Scholar Solar System
Physical Science & Chemistry
Can't Judge a Powder Crime Busters Optics
Shock Value Storm the Castle
Technology & Engineering
Battery Buggy Bottle Rocket Junkyard Challenge Towers
Inquiry & Nature of Science
Awesome Aquifers Compute This
Experimental Design Write It Do It

5. INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS
Info for events are located on or Mrs. Dira will have handouts available
Towers
Battery Buggy
Bottle Rocket
Junkyard Challenge

6. What Does This Mean For South Pointe Students?
Take a look at the events and fill out an application – due Sept. 17
You will need to take a test in areas of your interest for events- Sept. 28 and 29
We will comprise a team of at least 15 members that will go to competitions-
Team members
announced Oct. 5 ONLINE

7. Application due Friday, Sept. 17
You have listed in order up to 5 events only that are of your interest
Make sure that both you and your parents have signed the form
Turn into a current or past science teacher for teacher recommendation

8. Testing Sept. 28 and 29
Take place both days from 2:20-3:20. Location-TBD
It will be ran like a mini competition
There will be a schedule of names for events to help things run smoothly –will be posted online
Be here for all of your events and be aware of your given, estimated time
If you are waiting around- Sit and read quietly (you will be judged on your behavior and how you listen to instructions)
More info on testing will be available online this week
Quizzes
Submit designs on Sept. 28
Hands-on Testing
Requirements

9. What should you know for your events?
Guidelines
Description
Background information
Event Parameters
Time
What are the steps?
Scoring

10. Example of Handout

11. Team Members announced Oct. 5 ONLINE
Only 15 Team Members are chosen
There is a fee of $50 per person
Registration for the team
Team t-shirts
Any study guides, test packets, reusable competition equipment/materials
Food at competitions
End of the Year Team Party
Meet Tuesdays 2:20-3:20 (except the 1st Tues. of the month)
Time is valuable during meetings!
Our main focus is to have fun and prepare as much as we can for the competitions.
Come with resources and materials for events
More meetings- if needed or as we get closer to competition (Winter break and Spring break?)

12. Science Olympiad Club
If not chosen for the Team, you can still come to meetings
Club members serve as apprentices and/or mentors that can provide resources, advice, or ideas for Team members
Can attend (not participate in) competitions
Can be considered an alternative or part of next year’s Team
Gives SOUTH POINTE a better opportunity to do well for the current and following year

13. Competitions LA county Regionals- end of February
Southern CA state- end of March- 2nd week in April (spring break?)
Nationals- University of Wisconsin - May 20-21
Team members MUST BE AVAILABLE during these times

14. Tips Go over the handouts Look at the website- http://soinc.org/
It’s good to study/be familiar with these parameters
Testing may or may not follow the handouts exactly
Look at the website-
Find information/tests under Event Info Division B Events
Be PATIENT, READY, and FLEXIBLE!!!
Remember you will also be considered for the Team based on how you handle yourself
If you are not chosen, come and learn as a Club Member
Feel free to Mrs. Dira at or see her afterschool if you have questions

15. Websites for more info www.socalscioly.org