South Pointe Middle School 2010 2011 What is

South Pointe Middle School 2010 -2011

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

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

2011 Division B Events The 2011 Division B events are listed below. l Life, Personal & Social Science Anatomy (Respiratory, Muscular) Disease Detectives (Food Borne Illness) Ecology (Tundra, Taiga) Microbe Mission Ornithology l Earth & Space Science Dynamic Planet (Earth’s Fresh Waters) Fossils Meteorology (Severe Storms) Road Scholar 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

INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS l Info for events are located on http: //soinc. org/ or Mrs. Dira will have handouts available l Towers l Battery Buggy l Bottle Rocket l Junkyard Challenge

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

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

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

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

Example of Handout

Team Members announced Oct. 5 ONLINE l Only 15 Team Members are chosen l There is a fee of $50 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 l Meet Tuesdays 2: 20 -3: 20 (except the 1 st 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 l More meetings- if needed or as we get closer to competition (Winter break and Spring break? )

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

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

Tips l Go over the handouts ¡ It’s good to study/be familiar with these parameters ¡ Testing may or may not follow the handouts exactly l Look at the website- http: //soinc. org/ ¡ Find information/tests under Event Info- 2011 Division B Events l Be PATIENT, READY, and FLEXIBLE!!! l Remember you will also be considered for the Team based on how you handle yourself l If you are not chosen, come and learn as a Club Member l Feel free to email Mrs. Dira at cdira@walnutvalley. k 12. ca. us or see her afterschool if you have questions

Websites for more info l www. socalscioly. org l www. lacountyscienceolympiad. com