Ocean Air Science Olympiad Information Meeting
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Ocean Air Science Olympiad Information Meeting
AgendaWhat is Science Olympiad?
How can I sign up for SO?
How can we all make this happen?
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What is Science Olympiad?Science Olympiad is a nationally organized competition
dedicated to improving science interest and education in Science Engineering Inquiry
Three levels of competition – Level BRegional : Feb 8th 2014, San Diego, CA
Rancho Bernardo High School & Bernardo Heights Middle School
State, and National 23 different events of 50 minutes each
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SO EventsEvents categorized under
Life, Personal and Social ScienceEarth and Space SciencePhysical Science and ChemistryTechnology and EngineeringInquiry and Nature of Science
Some building, some testing, some a combination of both.
More info at the Regional SO website www.sandiegoso.org
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SO EventsBuild Events:
BoomileverHelicoptersRotor Egg DropSimple MachinesSounds of MusicVehicle or Scrambler
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SO Events
Can’t Judge a PowderCrime BustersDisease DetectivesDynamic PlanetEntomologyEnvironmental ChemistryExperimental DesignGreen GenerationHeredity
Invasive SpeciesMeteorologyMetric MasteryReach for the StarsRoad ScholarRocks & MineralsShock ValueWater QualityWrite It Do It
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Test Events
May be
May be
May be
SO at Ocean AirJust getting started… lets learn together…
Ocean Air 2013 Very first time participating
2nd Shock Value6th Shock Value7th Disease Detectives10th Heredity16th Sounds of Music17th Meteorology18th Rotor Egg Drop18th Metric Mastery
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Should I do SO?
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NoSounds fun
Yes
Should I do SO?
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Sounds fun
Yes
NoMy
parents want me to
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Yes
Should I do SO?
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Sounds fun
NoMy
parents want me to
No
YesYes
Don’t sign up
Should I do SO?
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Sounds fun
NoMy
parents want me to
No
YesYes
Don’t sign up
Should I do SO?
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Sounds fun
Yes
NoMy
parents want me to
No
Yes
I have free time that I
can dedicate to SO
Yes
No Don’t sign up
Should I do SO?
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Sounds fun
Yes
NoMy
parents want me to
No
Yes
Yes
Sign up!!!
NoI have free time that I
can dedicate to SO
Don’t sign up
Signing UpThree step application process
Online form (at SO link on www.OceanAirPTA.org) To be submitted by <decide a date>
Paper form (at SO link on www. OceanAirPTA.org) Turn in at the office by <decide a date>
Suggested donation ($&100 - 125 to Ocean Air PTA) Check to be made payable to Ocean Air PTSA and must be
received along with the paper application form.
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Program ContributionOcean Air SO gets no direct financial support from the
school
Science Olympiad is completely funded by participants
Money is used for Reusable and/or common materials (e.g. books, field guides, chemicals,
etc.) Copying and printing Office supplies T-shirts Awards Competition day food Competition registration fees
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How are events assigned? Schedules chosen to maximize student choices under
these constraints: Must evenly cover all 23(?) events No conflicting test times on competition day No conflicting practice times
There is no perfect solution to this scheduling problem. We will try our very bestest to accommodate every student’s choices and schedules.
Some minimal event assignment changes after 3 weeks
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SO PracticeStudents must participate in 2 or 3 events
Coaching sessions are once per week for each event
Usually 1 - 2 hours - at coach’s discretion
Usually at coach’s home but Ocean Air could accommodate some events depending on coaching times.
Students must be available at event practice time The more open slots for practice that you list, the more options you will have for
events If you only have a few time slots available, maybe only your last choice events
practice in the few open time slots you listed If insufficient time slots are listed, you may not be able to participate in SO due to the
logistical impossibilities of assigning you to enough events
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SO PracticeWeekly Training Oct, 2013 – Feb, 2014
Plan to spend about 6 hours per week
Attendance/focus at all trainings is a must Team event – others rely on your participation
Completion of work assigned by coach(es)
Prior subject knowledge is NOT required – but must be willing to learn
Adherence to Ocean Air rules
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SO team - RegionalsTeam size
2 teams of 15 students each for the Regional Limited to 15 students for State and National
Team selectionPerformance assessment by the coachesParticipation and attendanceFocus and teamworkSeniority and parent coaching
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Parent Volunteers Cannot do it without YOU
Lead coaches (or assistant coaches)—this is our most urgent need! Please consider volunteering!
Competition day coordinators & other positions needed later
It’s rewarding and fun!
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CoachesSO Coaches• Obtain teaching tools from teacher and previous coaches• Find resources on SO and other web sites, library, and experts in
the field• Develop a plan or curriculum• Meet weekly with students • Communicate progresses and issues with Organizing Committee
and parents• Focus on teaching, team building, and competition
It’s rewarding and fun!
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Useful Linkswww.OceanAirpta.org – click on Science Olympiad link
www.sandiegoso.org – San Diego Regional website
www.soinc.org – National SO web site
www.scioly.org – Wiki site for SO events
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Thank you for attending . . .questions?
Email us at < -------- >
Stacie Waters [email protected] Jing [email protected] Doppalapudi [email protected] Janakiraman [email protected] Mullin [email protected]
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OA School and Ms. Waters• Communicate with regional and state
SO organizers• Assign students to event teams
based on their interests and openings• Be a resource for coaches in getting
materials, tools, and event info• Reserve Rec Center rooms if
necessary• Provide Science Lab as an alternative
meeting place• Communicate with Organizing
Committee, coaches, and students• Coach 1 event if necessary
Organizing Committee• Identify SO coaches • Participate in Volunteer Fair when
school re-opens in Fall• Organize SO kick-off meeting (early
Sep)• Form standards and assist teacher in
selecting competing team members• Assist teacher in organizing
participant and coach information • Communicate with coaches, parents,
and students on committee decisions• Build and maintain a Google account• Track budget and expenses• Meet monthly to touch base
SO Coaches• Obtain teaching tools from teacher
and previous coaches• Find resources on SO and other
web sites, library, and experts in the field
• Develop a plan or curriculum• Meet weekly with students • Communicate progresses and
issues with Organizing Committee and parents
• Focus on teaching, team building, and competition
Parents• Realize and support commitment
your child has made to SO • Help your child find resources but
do not do it for your child• Support coaches by sending
students to weekly meetings on time
• Offer homes for meeting places and provide help as adult assistants
• Help with logistics on competition day
• Communicate issues with coaches and Organizing Committee
Students• Know the event rules• Take initiatives for learning
materials and finding new resources
• Respect and corporate with coaches and teammates
• Be prepared with materials and homework
• Remind parents meeting dates and arrive meetings on time
• Communicate issues with teacher and coaches