Crime Busters (B) & Forensics (C) - Wichita State...

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Divisions B and CDivisions B and CChemistry Lab C

Shock Value B

Crime Busters B

Sounds of Music B

Circuit Lab C

Forensics C

MagLev C

Materials Science C

DescriptionDescription

Given a scenario, a collection of evidence, and possible suspects, students will perform a series of tests. The test results, along with other evidence will be used to solve a crime.solve a crime.

Eye Protection #4

Event ParametersEvent Parameters

Students may bring ONLY the items listed under “Event Parameters”. (Div B) Event supervisors will check kits, confiscate non-allowed items and may assess a 10% penalty.penalty.

Have your students pay very close attention to the safety requirements

A 10% penalty may be given if a team’s area is not cleaned up.

ScoringScoring

Pay very close attention to SCORING and COMPETITION sections in your manuals so your students clearly understand what they will be tested on and what parts to concentrate on during competition.

Crime Busters (B) & Forensics (C)

and what parts to concentrate on during competition.

Same five sections will be covered as last year:

No changes from last year.


Students will demonstrate their understanding of direct Students will demonstrate their understanding of direct current (DC) electrical circuitscurrent (DC) electrical circuits..


Same as last yearSame as last year

CompetitionCompetition

25 – 50% hands-on; 50 – 75% written; no single question worth more than 10%

Historical items will be related to SI units (e.g. namesakes, related laws, etc.)

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Competition (cont)Competition (cont)

Transformers and nonTransformers and non--linear devices added to the list of linear devices added to the list of topics that will not be included in the competition. topics that will not be included in the competition.

LEDs may be used in practical portion as a light bulb LEDs may be used in practical portion as a light bulb eq i alent onleq i alent onlequivalent only.equivalent only.

Digital logic may be in the theoretical portion. Limited to Digital logic may be in the theoretical portion. Limited to ideal basic twoideal basic two--state logic gates, Boolean algebra, truth state logic gates, Boolean algebra, truth tables, logic formula minimization, and Venn diagrams. tables, logic formula minimization, and Venn diagrams.

ThreeThree--state logic gates, latch circuits, flip flops, state logic gates, latch circuits, flip flops, sequential logic & other digital logic concepts prohibited sequential logic & other digital logic concepts prohibited

ScoringScoring

High score winsHigh score wins

Tie breaker question will be the same for all teams and Tie breaker question will be the same for all teams and identified at the beginning of each periodidentified at the beginning of each period


Students will demonstrate their understanding of Students will demonstrate their understanding of electricity, magnetism and simple electrical deviceselectricity, magnetism and simple electrical devices..




25 – 50% hands-on; 50 – 75% written; no single question worth more than 10%

Historical items will be related to SI units (e.g. namesakes, related laws, etc.)


Transformers and nonTransformers and non--linear devices added to the list of linear devices added to the list of topics that will not be included in the competition. topics that will not be included in the competition.

LEDs may be used in practical portion as a light bulb LEDs may be used in practical portion as a light bulb eq i alent onleq i alent onlequivalent only. equivalent only.

ScoringScoring


Tie breaker question will be the same for all teams and Tie breaker question will be the same for all teams and identified at the beginning of each periodidentified at the beginning of each period


Prior to the competition, each team must build two Prior to the competition, each team must build two instruments (of any two of the following three types: instruments (of any two of the following three types: percussion, strings, winds), based on a 12 tone percussion, strings, winds), based on a 12 tone tempered scale tempered scale pp

Be prepared to describe the principles behind their Be prepared to describe the principles behind their instruments’ operation. instruments’ operation.

Be able to perform a major scale, A required piece and Be able to perform a major scale, A required piece and a chosen melody with each instrument.a chosen melody with each instrument.


No calculators, notes, books allowedNo calculators, notes, books allowed

Sheet music and stands are allowedSheet music and stands are allowed

Event Supervisor will provide a testEvent Supervisor will provide a testp pp p

Instrument #1: Treble, Instrument #2: BassInstrument #1: Treble, Instrument #2: Bass

ConstructionConstruction

Notes outside the prescribed range permitted but will Notes outside the prescribed range permitted but will not be scored.not be scored.

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The CompetitionThe Competition

5 pt bonus for being ready in less than 30 sec.5 pt bonus for being ready in less than 30 sec.

Part 1 Part 1 –– Instrument Evaluation Instrument Evaluation –– Accuracy, Range, & Accuracy, Range, & Sound Quality Sound Quality –– ~4 min.~4 min.

Functionality, musicality, originality, varieties of instruments, Functionality, musicality, originality, varieties of instruments, and durability. (interview)and durability. (interview)

Play a supervisorPlay a supervisor--specified note (>3sec)specified note (>3sec)

Play a mandatory scale (evaluated on range, pitch and Play a mandatory scale (evaluated on range, pitch and sound quality)sound quality)

Extra points for playing above & below mandatory range but Extra points for playing above & below mandatory range but within allowable scoring range.within allowable scoring range.

The Competition (cont.)The Competition (cont.)

Part 2 Part 2 –– Sound of the Ensemble Sound of the Ensemble –– ~4 min.~4 min.

Play required duet (max 90 sec)Play required duet (max 90 sec)

Play duet of their choosing (max 90 sec)Play duet of their choosing (max 90 sec)

Part 3 Part 3 –– Knowledge (~20 minutes)Knowledge (~20 minutes)

Written test (recommended)Written test (recommended)

3 questions related to each of the three types of allowed 3 questions related to each of the three types of allowed instruments.instruments.

Competitors not graded on questions related to the type of Competitors not graded on questions related to the type of instrument they did not bring.instrument they did not bring.

ScoringScoring

140 points possible140 points possible

30 points for part 1 (Instrument Evaluation)30 points for part 1 (Instrument Evaluation)

30 points for part 2 (Sound of the Ensemble)30 points for part 2 (Sound of the Ensemble)

60 points for part 3 (Knowledge)60 points for part 3 (Knowledge)

20 points bonus points (listed in manual)20 points bonus points (listed in manual)


Teams will complete one or more tasks and answer a series of questions involving the science processes of chemistry focused in the areas of equilibrium and chemical reactions/stoichiometry.chemical reactions/stoichiometry.

Eye Protection #4

Event ParametersEvent ParametersEach Student must bring safety equipment and a writing implement and may bring a non-programmable, non-graphing calculator and one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes containing information in any form from any source.

Pay very close attention to the safety requirements listed in your manual for eye protection and clothing! Students not wearing proper safety equipment will not be allowed to participate!

Scoring: Scoring:

50% on equilibrium and 50% on chemical reactions/stoichiometry.


Competitors may construct up to two self-propelled magnetically-levitated vehicles each with one battery-powered motor that turns one propeller to move the vehicle down a magnetic track.gCompetitors must also be tested on their knowledge of magnetism and related topics.Eye Protection #1

Impound event

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Vehicle(s) and material needed to adjust vehicle(s) must be impounded

May bring own track – no impound

All reference materials in 3-ring binder. Calculators of any type are allowed and need not be impounded.

Eye protection necessary to compete

Construction ParametersConstruction Parameters

Lots of vehicle changes –New tether system

New mass specifications

New propeller shielding

New dowel size and flag specifications

Bigger propeller (4X!)

New switch for safe starting

Construction Parameters (cont)Construction Parameters (cont)

Track changes –119 cm or longer

Modifications to Event supervisor’strack not permitted

Event supervisors must announce their track specs 2 weeks before competition.

Side rail magnets allowed.


Written TestFour task/question areas are specified in manual.

Vehicle TestTimed portion of track is 95.0 cm

Target time will vary between 5.0 and 15.0 sec and will be announced after impound.

Competitors make up to 2 successful or 5 failed runs during their 8 allotted minutes.

Students must demonstrate safe starting and ending process prior to a run (motor off).


Vehicle Test (cont)Timing starts when 1/4” dowel crosses start line and ends when it crosses finish line (95 cm later)

E t i “ d” t h t t fEvent supervisors “encouraged” to use photogates for higher precision

If vehicle fails to move after 3 sec. or moves only part way down the track, competitors are allowed to attempt a restart up to 4 times.

If, during a run, any part of the vehicle falls off, the run will be counted as a “failed run”.

Scoring:Scoring:

Mass Score (MS) = 25 pts max

Exam Score (ES) = 50 pts max

Time Score (TS) = 25 pts max( ) p

Final Score (FS) = MS + TS + ES – Penalties (100pts max

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Teams will answer a series of questions or complete tasks involving the science processes of chemistry focused in the areas of Materials Science.

Eye Protection #4

Event ParametersEvent ParametersTeams – no changeEvent Supervisors will provide: any materials needed for lab stations.Safety Requirements – no change

No other changes from last year.No other changes from last year.

Experimental Design (B & C)

Metric Mastery (B)Metric Mastery (B)

Rotor Egg Drop (B)

Technical Problem Solving (C)

Write It Do It (B & C)


This event will determine a team’s ability to design,conduct, and report the findings of an experimentactually conducted on site.

EventEvent ParametersParameters

Must bring:#4 eye protection and a writing implement(s)

May Bring:a timepiece, ruler, and any kind of calculator.

ScoringScoring

Scoring rubric is available now from the National SO website at: http://www.soinc.org/exper_design_b

Scoring rubric will be posted on the State Science g pOlympiad website. http://webs.wichita.edu/scienceolympiad

Pay particular attention to section 4-J, Statistics.


Teams will estimate and then measure properties of identical objects including mass, area, volume, density, force, distance, time, and temperature. Teams will also perform metric unit conversions


Pencils, paper and all measuring devices will be provided by event supervisor.

Students may bring a non-programmable calculator for Part Two - Measurement - only

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Event divided into 3 parts. 1 & 2 have 10-25 stations

About 2/3 of stations – direct measurement; 1/3 calculated.

2e. “Teams must not bring watches, writing implements, electronic devices, notes or use any kind of measuring device (e.g., fingers, pieces of paper, pencils, clothing, etc.).”

Event supervisors must determine acceptable measurement values using same equipment provided at each station


Part 1: EstimationGiven form / answer sheet

Students estimate 15 to 25 objects – must not touch unless station directions specifically state otherwise

Students allowed to “heft” objects for estimating mass

Have ~30 seconds @ each station


Part 2: MeasurementStudents measure the same or identical objects from pt. 1

Have ~60 seconds at each station

Answers to be expressed to the instrument’s resolution plusAnswers to be expressed to the instrument s resolution plus one estimated digit.

Answers must be expressed using proper resolution and proper unit of measurement ( If correct answer = 9.0 cm; 9 cm or 9.0 will be marked wrong)


Part 3: Metric Unit ConversionAfter completion of parts 1 & 2

5 min to complete 5 unit conversion problems

Metric to metric conversions (no metric to standard)Metric-to-metric conversions (no metric-to-standard)

ScoringScoring

Complicated - See rules for rubric


A team will construct an unpowered, autorotationhelicopter device, which uses one or more helicopterrotor(s) to safely transport a raw chicken egg from aspecified height to the floorspecified height to the floor.

Impound event

Event ParametersEvent ParametersTeams:

Bring only one prebuilt helicopter egg drop device

Event Supervisor providesp pscissors

a raw, Grade A, large chicken egg

a plastic sandwich bag

a 3oz paper cup

masking tape to attach the cup to the device

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Construction ParametersConstruction ParametersDevice must use wings or blades that rotate around a central axis to slow the descent of the egg, (helicopter rotor in unpowered mode).

Blades may be fixed to the central axis.

Students place the egg in baggie, seal the baggie, put the baggie in cup, and suspend the cup from device

Entire device including the cup in launch and flying configuration must fit in a 51 cm cube (~20”) in any orientation

CompetitionCompetitionThe event will be held in a stair well at State

Entire helicopter must be impounded and weighed before the start of the event

Teams have only one drop

See manual for additional details

ScoringScoringTeams will be ranked by greatest decent time within each tier

1. Met construction; egg survived

2. Met construction; egg did not survived

3. Did not meet construction; egg survived

4. Did not meet construction; egg did not survived


Teams will gather and process data to solve problems.

Eye Protection #4


Each student may bring and use any kind of calculator.

Each student may bring one 8.5” X 11” two-sided page of information in any form from any source.


The event will consist of two lab stations and up to 10 questions limited to the two topic areas (listed in manual)

ScoringScoring

Sum of station scores (100 pts / station) 200 pts.

50 pts on correctness of required answer

30 pts on procedure and supporting data

20 pts on content questions relating to given topic.

Description Description

One student will write a description of an object and how to build it and then the other student will attempt to construct the object from this description.

C titiC titiCompetitionCompetition

Pay close attention to paragraph “b” of The Competition.

Symbols, diagrams or drawings are not allowed.

Quotation marks or apostrophes may not be used for feet or inches.

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ScoringScoring

1% penalty of the total possible score will be assessed for each minor infraction (see manual for example).

If total possible score is 50 and a team has 7 infractions:

7(50*0.01) = 3.5 point deduction

Astronomy (C)

Dynamic Planet (B & C)

Meteorology (B)

Road Scholar (B)

Rocks & Minerals (B & C)


Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of mathematics and physics relating to stellar evolution and Variable Stars.

E t P tE t P tEvent ParametersEvent Parameters

Each team member may bring either a laptop computer or a 3-ring binder (any size) containing information in any form from any source.

All materials must be 3-hole punched and inserted into the rings (notebook sleeves are allowed).


Each team member is permitted to bring a programmable calculator. No internet access is permitted.

Th C titiTh C titiThe CompetitionThe CompetitionThe types of information students will need to know and will be tested on are listed in section 3 of your manuals.

ScoringScoring

Same as last year


Students will use process skills to complete tasks related to glaciation and long-term climate change.


Each team may bring four 8.5 X 11 double-sided pages of notes containing information in any form from any source and bring up to two non-graphing calculators.


Topic areas and representative tasks unchanged from last year.

ScoringScoring

High score wins.

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This event emphasizes the use of process skills within designated meteorological topics, such as generating inferences, making predictions, problem solving, observing, formulating and evaluating hypotheses, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Event ParametersEvent ParametersEach student may bring one 8.5 X 11 two-sided page of notes containing information in any form from any source.


Questions will be from Severe Storm weather topics listed in your manuals.

ScoringScoring

Points awarded for quality and accuracy of answers, the quality of supporting reasons and proper use of scientific technique.

High Score wins.


Teams will answer interpretive questions that may use one or more state highway maps, USGS topographic maps, Internet-generated maps, a road atlas or satellite/aerial images.

Event Parameters: Event Parameters:

Event supervisors will check the accuracy of reproduced maps/map sections prior to competition.

No other Event Parameter changes

Competition Competition

Participants may be asked to draw a topographic map profile that will be included on the answer sheet.

No other Competition changes.

ScoringScoring

No Scoring changes


Teams will demonstrate their knowledge of rocks and minerals.


Rocks and Minerals (B & C)

Each team may bring (same as last year)

one magnifying glass; one commercially published resource that may be tabbed and written in and one 3-ring binder (any size) containing pages of information in any form from any source. The pages must be 3-hole punched and inserted into the rings (sheet protectors are allowed).


Same as last year.

Possible topics listed in your manual

ScoringScoring

Rocks and Minerals (B & C)

ScoringScoring

Same as last year

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Anatomy (B)

Anatomy & Physiology (C)

Life, Personal and Social Science

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Designer Genes (C)

Disease Detectives (B & C)

Heredity (B)

Water Quality (B & C)


This event encompasses the anatomy (structure and function) of the nervous system and integumentarysystems.


Each team may bring only one 8.5” X 11” two-sided page of notes that contain information in any form from any source and up to 2 non-programmable, non-graphing calculators.


Students should know the basic anatomy of the integumentary and nervous systems and how aging and specific diseases affect them.

Topics covered at state and regional tournaments are listed in your manuals.

ScoringScoring




This event encompasses the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, integumentary and immune systems.




Students should know the basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous, integumentary and immunesystems.

Topics to be covered at state and regional tournaments are listed in your manuals and test is limited to those topics

ScoringScoring




Students will solve problems and analyze data or diagrams using their knowledge of the basic principles of genetics, molecular genetics and biotechnology.



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Mostly unchanged.

Pay close attention to the table of possible topics that will be covered this year – some changes.

ScoringScoring

High score wins


Students will use their investigative skills in the scientific study of disease, injury, health, and disability in populations or groups of people with a focus on Environmental Quality.Environmental Quality.


Each team may bring only one 8.5” X 11” two-sided page of notes that contain information in any form from any source and up to 2 non-programmable, non-graphing scientific calculators.


Essentially unchanged from last year except for 3.c.iv – applies to division C only.

Sample problems and resources are listed in your manual and may also be found on the national website (www.soinc.org).

ScoringScoring

Unchanged from last year – high score wins


Students will solve problems and analyze data or diagrams using their knowledge of the basic principles of genetics.




Pay close attention to the table of possible topics that will be covered this year – unchanged from last year.

ScoringScoring

High score wins


This event will focus on the evaluation and understanding of aquatic environments.



Each team may bring only one 8.5” by 11” two-sided page of notes containing information in any form from any source, one student-built salinometer / hydrometer for testing and up to 2 non-programmable, non-graphing calculators.

Each participant must bring Z87 chemical splash goggles

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Supervisors expected to utilize estuary and marinescenarios.

Pay close attention to 3.b as it now covers coral reefs and l i l f t h i h f l ff t th i


ecological factors having harmful effects on their ecosystems.

The table of listed organisms is quite different

Note that in 3.c … the water quality index used for freshwater ecosystems does not apply to estuaries and marine ecosystems.


Teams should still be able to estimate percent to the nearest 0.1%.

Full credit given for 1% at Regionals and 0.5% at


State/Nationals.

Points for salinity testing should be ~5.0% of total score

ScoringScoring

High score wins.

B il (B & C)

Technologyand Engineering

Boomilever (B & C)

Elastic Launch Glider (C)

Helicopters (B)


The objective of this event is to design and build the most efficient Boomilever meeting the requirements specified in these rules.

Impound event

Eye protection: #2 (safety spectacles w/side shields)

Max time: 10 min


Only one boomilever built prior to the competition.

Event Parameters (cont.)Event Parameters (cont.)

Team members must wear proper eye protection

Event supervisors will provide all assessment devices, testing apparatus, hardware, level, two bucket stabili ation sticks and clean dr sandstabilization sticks and clean, dry sand.

Construction parametersConstruction parameters

Mounting hooks used this year to secure boomilevers to mounting wall

One hook for Div C; 1, 2 or 3 mounting hooks for Div B

Construction parameters (cont.)Construction parameters (cont.)

Contact depth (lowest distance the boomilever touches the testing wall below center of holes for hook(s) – same as last year

Div C: 15 cmDiv C: 15 cm

Div B: 20 cm

Center of loading block from testing wall (horizontally) Center of loading block from testing wall (horizontally) 45 cm 45 cm –– 50 cm and centered horizontally50 cm and centered horizontally

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Construction parameters (cont.)Construction parameters (cont.)

Loading block must be higher than 5 cm below contact depth.

Boomilever attached by mounting hook(s)

Can NOT adjust mounting hook(s)

Boomilever constructed of wood and adhesive ONLY. No particle board, composites, sawdust & adhesives, etc.

Testing apparatusTesting apparatus

Loading Block Assembly:

5.0 cm X 5.0 cm X 2.0 cm (2” X 2” X ¾”)

¼” threaded eyebolt 4” long (max) & ¼” wing nut.

Testing Wall:

Same dimensions and hole spacing and contact depth lines.

Testing apparatus (cont)Testing apparatus (cont)

Testing Wall:

New Mounting Hooks: ¼” X 4” J-bolts w/ 5/8” inside-hook diameter.

2.5 cm +- 0.1 cm hook-to-wall clearance.

Secured with hex nut, washer, wall, washer, wing nut.


Teams may NOT adjust the hook(s).

Teams must attach boomilever to testing wall, assemble loading block, s-hooks, chain, eye-bolt, hang bucket, and set loading block on boomilever with its center within the 45 - 50 cm range.

Supervisor will measure and record contact depth & verify it doesn’t exceed the limit before loading begins.

The Competition (cont)The Competition (cont)

Contact between chain and device is not a failure.

Direct contact with bucket not allowed. Stabilize with sticks provided by supervisor.

Parts of device that fall into bucket and sand added to bucket after failure will be removed before massing.

ScoringScoring

Load supported (g) / Boomilever mass (g) = score

High score wins


Prior to the tournament, teams design, construct, and test free flight rubber-powered helicopters to achieve maximum time aloft.

No impound

Max time: 8 min


Teams bring up to 2 helicopters, tools and flight logs.

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Construction ParametersConstruction Parameters

Design, materials, mass, power and marking are unchanged

May use up to 3 rotors – up to 25 cm diameter.

If a single bladed rotor used, it must be less than 15 cm from center of rotation to blade tip.


At state, event will be held in same handball court.

Students must supply flight logs

Include 6 parameters – 3 required 3 or more additional –Include 6 parameters – 3 required, 3 or more additional –for 10 flights, minimum.

Teams will be given an 8 minute flight period

Maximum of 2 flights using one or two helicopters

ScoringScoring

Longest flight time wins

Each single-bladed rotor (up to 3) =10% bonus to flight time

Incomplete flight log: =10% off of each flight time

No flight log: =30% off of each flight time

Construction or competition violations ranked after all teams with no violations


Prior to the tournament, teams design, construct, and test elastic-launched gliders to achieve maximum time aloft.

#5 (high impact) eye protection

No impound

Max time: 5 min


Teams bring up to 2 gliders and flight log(s) and must wear #5 eye protection at all times while in flight area.

Supervisor provides all measurement tools and timing devices.

Construction parametersConstruction parameters

Constructed from plans, kit, or student design

See rules for construction materials

Construction parameters (cont)Construction parameters (cont)

3g < Mass < 10g

Maximum wingspan 28cm

Fuselage nose must be bluntg

Lip balm cover must not bottom out

Launch handle < 1.0 m long. Elastic used in handle –non-metalic and in contact with glider throughout launch.

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Same as last year with the following exceptions:

Gliders must be launched from a launch handle by a single competitor who must be at floor level. (no jumping)

5 minute flight period.g p

ScoringScoring

Score is the sum of the 3 longest times aloft. High score wins.

Canard configured gliders get a 30% bonus

Incomplete flight logs … 10% penalty; No flight log … 30% penalty

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