Future 2016 17 Problem Solvers 17 snehabstudents harker

Future 2016 -17 Problem Solvers

17 snehab@students. harker. org 17 evanir@students. harker. org Co-Presidents Sneha Bhetanabhotla ‘ 17 Evani Radiya-Dixit

18 meghanak@students. harker. org President-Elect Meghana Karinthi ‘ 18

17 angelak@students. harker. org 18 rahulb@students. harker. org Co-Research Coordinators Angela Kim ‘ 17 ‘ 18 Rahul Bhethanabotla

19 taylorl@students. harker. org Assistant Research Coordinator Taylor Lam ‘ 19

17 neymikaj@students. harker. org Head Mentor Neymika Jain ‘ 17

18 ariac@students. harker. org 19 kellys@students. harker. org Mentoring Team Aria Coalson ‘ 18 Kelly Shen ‘ 19

17 kendallk@students. harker. org 17 priyankat@students. harker. org Co-Bucknall Coordinators Kendall Ka ‘ 17 Priyanka Taneja ‘ 17

18 anikab@students. harker. org Treasurer Anika Banga ’ 18

18 jessicaw@students. harker. org Documentarian Jessica Wang ‘ 18

21 salonis@students. harker. org Middle School President Saloni Shah ‘ 21

scott. murphy@harker. org Mr. Murphy

cyrusm@harker. org Mr. Merrill!!

Competition Divisions Junior (gr. 4 -6) Middle (gr. 7 -9) Senior (gr. 10 -12) Categories Team Globa Issues Individual Global Issue MAGIC Scenario Writing

Global Issues Problem Solving Team or individual for packet competition Skits � Individuals join with teams MAGIC Division

Research Incredibly useful to the competition Research in FPS prepares students for research elsewhere

Step 0. Read the Fuzzy=future scenario Page-long essay describing a dystopian future

Step 1: Challenges 16 for teams; 8 for individual Allow students to approach an issue from several different perspectives

FPS Categories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Business & Commerce Economics Basic Needs Education Transportation Technology Environment Recreation Arts & Aesthetics 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Physical Health Psychological Health Law & Justice Ethics & Religion Social Relationships Communication Defense Government Miscellaneous

Step 2: Underlying Problem Identify one main issue out of the 16 Elaborate on this one main idea

Step 3: Solutions Similar to Challenges � 16 for teams; 8 for individuals Utilize the categories Force students to think out-of-the-box

Steps 4 & 5: Criteria & Grid Five criteria students can use to identify the most effective solution � “Which solution will best…” Solution Descriptio Score 1 n Score 2 Total Score #1 Robots will solve the problem. 7 4 11 #2 The 5 government will make a law. 8 13

Step 6: Action Plan Culmination of the process Summarizes underlying problem, main solution, and how that will be implemented Graphs and pictures

Skits Presentation of the Action Plan from State Bowl and beyond

• • Scenario Writing • • Basically just creative writing ~1500 word future scenario Relates to one of the five topics for 2016 -17 Story from Shelby Rorabaugh ‘ 13, scenario writing winner Write your own future scenario! Email fpsharker@gmail. com for more info

Mentoring Upper school student-mentors guide Middle and Lower school students Successful and fun method of learning

Harker FPS Meetings Lower School: Every Monday 3: 30 -4: 30 pm Middle School: Weekly Club Time Upper School (officers): 1 -2 times a month long lunch EVERYONE: WEEKEND MEETINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PP 1 - Learn the FPS Process PP 2 - Research the Topic State Qualifiers State Preparation State Bowl International Preparation Upper School (non-officers): Very rarely long lunch

Date Activity Location Topic Time Sunday, October 2, 2016 1 st Practice Blackford Educational Disparities 9 am – 2 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 2 nd Practice, given feedback Blackford It’s All in the Genes 9 am – 2 pm Saturday February 4 – Sunday, February 5, 2017 State Qualifiers Blackford 3 D Printing 9 am – 2 pm both days Sunday, March 26, 2017 State Practice* Blackford Identity Theft 8: 30 am – 4: 30 pm Saturday, April State Bowl* 22 – Sunday, April 23, 2017 The Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA Identity Theft All days Wednesday, June 7 – Sunday, June University of Wisconsin TBD All days International Conference**

Trips State Bowl: Southern/Northern California International Conference Really fun!!

Registration Information • Cost • Due Date • Expectations —Induction Ceremony and Pledge

Where do the parents come in? Pizza, Parents, and Problems Volunteering! � Weekend Required supervision to supervise twice this year Will be emailed reminders � Topic Experts

Volunteer Sign-up Visit our FPS Sign-up website (will be emailed to you) � http: //theharkerschool. ivolunteer. com/fps Click on the buttons that say ‘Volunteer’

Contact q q q Email: fpsharker@gmail. com Website: www. fpsharker. com …. . www. facebook. com/harkerfps @harkerfps To get more of a feel for FPS, please look at our collection of pictures!! http: //bit. ly/fpspics

GOOD FPS NIGHT