Pikeville Regional Science Olympiad 2010 Rule Clarifications and General Coaching Information

Pikeville RegionalPikeville RegionalScience OlympiadScience Olympiad

2010 Rule Clarifications2010 Rule Clarificationsandand

General Coaching InformationGeneral Coaching Information

The Web SiteThe Web Site

http://campus.pc.edu/~rarts/PCOlympiad/PCOlympiad.html

Five time blocks!

A team will follow the schedule for A, B, C or D.

Multiple teams from the same school will be assigned the same letter.

You may request which letter (choice #1, #2, #3) you desire, however, there is no guarantee that you will get #1 or #2 since there will only be 3 teams assigned per letter.

Building events MAY be rescheduled with permission.

(See your handout for a copy of the current schedule for your division)

Student Registration Form– Excel file....due back via email by 2/12/2010

Vandalism and Behavior– Coach, Team members, and Principal must sign– Coaches or members of a team which violate the spirit of Coaches or members of a team which violate the spirit of

the competition may be disqualifiedthe competition may be disqualified

Arbitration– Only coaches can discuss problems with an event Only coaches can discuss problems with an event

supervisor or tournament officialsupervisor or tournament official– Arbitration must be done only by a coach (i.e. no parents Arbitration must be done only by a coach (i.e. no parents

or students) and must be in writing, consultation may be or students) and must be in writing, consultation may be verballyverbally

Many events have safety considerations.

The most misunderstood is the use of approved safety goggles.

Eye protection now has 5 categories!!Eye protection now has 5 categories!!

#1. Safety Spectacles (ANSI Z87)#2. Safety Spectacles with Side Shields (ANSI Z87)#3. Particle Protection Goggles (ANSI Z87)#4. Chemical/Splash Protection Goggles (ANSI Z87)#5. High Impact Protection (ANSI Z87+)

There are a specific individuals designated There are a specific individuals designated as the official contact person for every as the official contact person for every event.event.These individuals are regional directors.These individuals are regional directors.What they say extends state-wide for the What they say extends state-wide for the competition.competition.

Check in that DayCheck in that Day

Must have Vandalism/Behavior form Must have Vandalism/Behavior form signed and submittedsigned and submitted

Each team member will get a wrist band Each team member will get a wrist band with the team name on itwith the team name on it

Each coach will get an official badgeEach coach will get an official badge

The Need for CoachesThe Need for Coaches

The rule is that there should be a different The rule is that there should be a different adult coach (teacher, parent, volunteer, adult coach (teacher, parent, volunteer, etc.) assigned and present for each etc.) assigned and present for each registered team.registered team.

This rule is being highly enforced at the This rule is being highly enforced at the State competition at WKU.State competition at WKU.

General CommentsGeneral CommentsAbout Impounded Events About Impounded Events

All impound objects will be collected at All impound objects will be collected at multiple locations (Gym, JC event location, multiple locations (Gym, JC event location, Mission Possible event location, & Mission Possible event location, & PHY/PSL event location) during the 8:30-PHY/PSL event location) during the 8:30-9:30 Round 1 period. 9:30 Round 1 period. – Impound areas will be monitored and/or locked Impound areas will be monitored and/or locked

during the entire day. during the entire day. – Only local support staff will be allowed into Only local support staff will be allowed into

impound area.impound area.– Impounded items will be “coat-checked” with Impounded items will be “coat-checked” with

pick-up ticket provided to participant!pick-up ticket provided to participant!

More About Impounded Events More About Impounded Events All impounded objects must remain in their All impounded objects must remain in their respective event area (or the impound area) until respective event area (or the impound area) until 30 minutes after the end of the final competition 30 minutes after the end of the final competition (for that event). (for that event). – This allows for any final arbitration to take place. This allows for any final arbitration to take place.

These events/objects include:These events/objects include:– Battery Buggy (B)Battery Buggy (B)– Junkyard Challenge (B)Junkyard Challenge (B)– Physical Science Lab (B)Physical Science Lab (B)– Trajectory (B & C)Trajectory (B & C)– It’s About Time (C)It’s About Time (C)– Mission Possible (C)Mission Possible (C)– Mousetrap Vehicle (C)Mousetrap Vehicle (C)– Physics Lab (C)Physics Lab (C)

Even More on Impounded Events Even More on Impounded Events

This rule is being extended to those This rule is being extended to those building events that are non-impound; the building events that are non-impound; the device must remain in the event area for device must remain in the event area for 30 minutes after the end of the final 30 minutes after the end of the final competition.competition.This includes:This includes:– Egg-O-Naut (C)Egg-O-Naut (C)– Elevated Bridge (B & C)Elevated Bridge (B & C)– Wright Stuff (B)Wright Stuff (B)

Other General CommentsOther General CommentsRemember all event supervisors are Remember all event supervisors are volunteersvolunteersSome errors may not be correctableSome errors may not be correctableIf an error occurs in the a round it will be If an error occurs in the a round it will be held consistent throughout the dayheld consistent throughout the dayDisqualified students will be allow to test Disqualified students will be allow to test and be scored if there are not safety and be scored if there are not safety concerns and the device can be tested.concerns and the device can be tested.All disqualified projects will be scored below All disqualified projects will be scored below all that meet the rules.all that meet the rules.

ScoringScoringProgram is in-line with the national scoring guidelines!!Program is in-line with the national scoring guidelines!!Teams making an honest attempt to participate that Teams making an honest attempt to participate that cannotcannot be assigned a raw score because of time, be assigned a raw score because of time, mechanical failure, wrong dimensions, etc., will be mechanical failure, wrong dimensions, etc., will be listed as a “listed as a “PP” for ” for ParticipationParticipation for the raw score and for the raw score and will be awarded N points. will be awarded N points. If a team does not show up or does not make an If a team does not show up or does not make an honest attempt to participate, the team will be listed as honest attempt to participate, the team will be listed as a a No ShowNo Show or “ or “NSNS” for the raw score and awarded ” for the raw score and awarded N+1 points. This includes teams who may be present N+1 points. This includes teams who may be present but display no preparation for the competition. but display no preparation for the competition. Teams will be Teams will be DisqualifiedDisqualified or “ or “DQDQ” only for ” only for misbehavior (to include excessive use of improper or misbehavior (to include excessive use of improper or vulgar language) or cheating. A vulgar language) or cheating. A DQDQ as a raw score as a raw score awards N+2 points.awards N+2 points.

Your Resource CDYour Resource CD

+ a copy of this PPT

Presentation

AnatomyAnatomyB Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsFocus is on the structure and Focus is on the structure and function of The Skeletal and function of The Skeletal and Muscular Systems Muscular Systems + the + the health effects of aging & health effects of aging & diseasesdiseases

Team may have one 8.5” x Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes11” two-sided page of notes + + non-programmable calculatornon-programmable calculator

Possible Timed StationsPossible Timed Stations

Anatomy & Physiology - *NEW* Anatomy & Physiology - *NEW* C Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsFocus is on the A&P of The Focus is on the A&P of The Skeletal, Muscular System, & Skeletal, Muscular System, & EndocrineEndocrine

Team may have one 8.5” x Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes + 11” two-sided page of notes + non-programmable calculatornon-programmable calculator

Possible Timed StationsPossible Timed Stations

AstronomyAstronomyC Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsFocus is on the concepts Focus is on the concepts related to related to GalaxiesGalaxiesAny type calculator Any type calculator permitted (per student) + permitted (per student) + laptop OR 3-ring binder laptop OR 3-ring binder ((also per studentalso per student))– Resources MUST be Resources MUST be

attached to ringsattached to rings

Test and/or activitiesTest and/or activities No wireless/internet accessNo wireless/internet access

No power availableNo power available

Battery Buggy - *NEW* Battery Buggy - *NEW* B Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 StudentsMax = 2 Students

IMPOUND @ GymIMPOUND @ Gym

Electrical energy vehicle Electrical energy vehicle designed to travel 5-10 designed to travel 5-10 meters (predictably)meters (predictably)– Self contained; no remote Self contained; no remote

controls!controls!– Brakes cannot touch the Brakes cannot touch the

floor in any way.floor in any way.

Bio-Process Lab Bio-Process Lab B Event OnlyB Event Only


Lab-oriented life science/biology Lab-oriented life science/biology competitioncompetition#4#4 Eye protection required Eye protection required– Non-programmable calculator Non-programmable calculator

permittedpermitted

Team may have one 8.5” x 11” Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notestwo-sided page of notes Series of lab stations with a task Series of lab stations with a task to perform or a question to answerto perform or a question to answer

Can’t Judge a Powder - *NEW* Can’t Judge a Powder - *NEW* B Event OnlyB Event Only


Lab-oriented competitionLab-oriented competition– Substance testing NOT identificationSubstance testing NOT identification

#4 Eye protection required#4 Eye protection required– Pants/skirts to cover anklesPants/skirts to cover ankles– ChemicalChemical lab coat or apron to knees lab coat or apron to knees

w/ sleeved shirtw/ sleeved shirt– Close-toed shoesClose-toed shoes

No reference materials, No reference materials, calculators, pens or pencils, or calculators, pens or pencils, or unlisted equipment allowedunlisted equipment allowed

Students should bring:•pH paper•Lens•Battery conductivity tester•Pipettes or droppers•Testing containers•Test tubes an holders•Spatula•Stirring rod

Cell BiologyCell BiologyC Event OnlyC Event Only


Lab-oriented cell biology & Lab-oriented cell biology & cellularcellular biochemistry competitionbiochemistry competition

#4 #4 Eye protection requiredEye protection required– Non-programmable calculator Non-programmable calculator

permittedpermitted

Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notessided page of notes

May be a series of lab stations with May be a series of lab stations with a task to perform or a question to a task to perform or a question to answeranswer

Chemistry LabChemistry LabC Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 StudentsMax = 2 StudentsFocus = Focus = KineticsKinetics (50%) & (50%) & Aqueous Solutions Aqueous Solutions (50%)(50%)No reference material allowed!No reference material allowed!Required to participate:Required to participate:– Non-prog/non-graphing calculatorNon-prog/non-graphing calculator– #4#4 Eye protection Eye protection– Pants/skirts to cover anklesPants/skirts to cover ankles– ChemicalChemical lab coat or apron to knees lab coat or apron to knees

w/ sleeved shirtw/ sleeved shirt– Close-toed shoesClose-toed shoes

Compute ThisCompute ThisB Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 StudentsMax = 2 StudentsFocus = Space science & Focus = Space science & ExplorationExplorationQuantitative problem solving Quantitative problem solving using data capture from the using data capture from the InternetInternetNo resource materials or No resource materials or calculators allowedcalculators allowedSpreadsheet & graphical Spreadsheet & graphical presentation w/ short answer presentation w/ short answer questions.questions.

Disease DetectiveDisease DetectiveB & C EventB & C Event

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 students

Single period of the day (Period 1)!!Single period of the day (Period 1)!!

Focus = Effects of population Focus = Effects of population growth on public health outcomesgrowth on public health outcomes

Non-programmable calculators Non-programmable calculators allowed.allowed.Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notessided page of notes

Visit the indicated web sites for Visit the indicated web sites for training materials...like the CDC.training materials...like the CDC.

Dynamic PlanetDynamic PlanetB & C EventB & C Event


Focus = Earthquakes and Focus = Earthquakes and VolcanoesVolcanoes

Up to TWO Non-graphing Up to TWO Non-graphing calculators allowed...other calculators allowed...other kinds okay.kinds okay.

One 8.5” x 11” two-sided page One 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes allowed per team.of notes allowed per team.– NO other reference materials NO other reference materials

allowed.allowed.

EcologyEcologyB & C EventB & C Event



Focus = Grassland & Focus = Grassland & Taiga Taiga (coniferous forests)(coniferous forests) Ecosystems Ecosystems– But any North American biome is fair But any North American biome is fair

game.game.

Non-programmable calculator Non-programmable calculator allowedallowed

Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-Team may have one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notessided page of notes

Egg-O-NautEgg-O-NautC Event OnlyC Event Only


Single 2L Single 2L water rocket designed water rocket designed to keep an egg aloft for the to keep an egg aloft for the longest period of time.longest period of time.

May construct and bring two May construct and bring two rockets.rockets.

#5 Eye protection required#5 Eye protection required

No commercial rocket parts used!No commercial rocket parts used!

Egg provided on-site...must be Egg provided on-site...must be easily inserted and removed.easily inserted and removed.– Nothing may be adhered to the eggNothing may be adhered to the egg

Elevated BridgeElevated BridgeB & C EventB & C Event


No ImpoundNo Impound

No limit on cross-sectional sizes of wood piecesNo limit on cross-sectional sizes of wood pieces

#2 Eye protection required#2 Eye protection required

Environmental ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryC Event C Event OnlyOnly


Soil & Environmental ChemistrySoil & Environmental ChemistrySoil testingSoil testingNon-programmable calculator (per Non-programmable calculator (per student) & one 8.5” x 11” two-sided student) & one 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes allowed per page of notes allowed per teamteam Required to participate:Required to participate:– #4 #4 Eye protectionEye protection– Pants/skirts to cover anklesPants/skirts to cover ankles– ChemicalChemical lab coat or apron to knees lab coat or apron to knees w/ w/

sleeved shirtsleeved shirt– Close-toed shoesClose-toed shoes

Experimental DesignExperimental DesignB & C EventB & C Event

Max = 3 students Max = 3 students

Will design, conduct, and report the Will design, conduct, and report the findings of an experiment done on findings of an experiment done on sitesite

Must bring Must bring #4 #4 eye protection and eye protection and writing instrumentwriting instrument

May bring timepiece, ruler, and a May bring timepiece, ruler, and a non-programmable calculatornon-programmable calculator

ForensicsForensicsC Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsAnalysis of a CrimeAnalysis of a CrimeWater testing now included but Water testing now included but polymer testing removedpolymer testing removedMust bring:Must bring:– #4#4 Eye protection Eye protection– Pants/skirts to cover anklesPants/skirts to cover ankles– ChemicalChemical lab coat or apron to knees lab coat or apron to knees w/ w/


Each Each teamteam may bring a non- may bring a non-programmable calculator and a one programmable calculator and a one 8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet of notes8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet of notes– Notes are collected at end of Notes are collected at end of

competitioncompetition

• ALSO...students should bring: Test tubes and test tube holders, droppers, funnel, filter paper, pH or litmus paper, spatulas, plastic spoons or stirring rods, 9-volt conductivity tester, thermometer, flame test equipment, slides, ruler, hand lens, writing instruments, a pencil, paper towels, and metal tongs.• The event supervisor will not provide these items!!

FossilsFossilsB & C EventB & C Event


Lab StationsLab Stations– Task-oriented activitiesTask-oriented activities

Each Each teamteam may bring: may bring:– One magnifying glassOne magnifying glass– Published field guidePublished field guide– Any size 3-ring binder of 3-Any size 3-ring binder of 3-

hole punched references hole punched references permittedpermitted

It’s About TimeIt’s About TimeC Event OnlyC Event Only


IMPOUND @ Event LocationIMPOUND @ Event LocationSingle period of the day (Period 1)!!Single period of the day (Period 1)!!

Non-electrical time measuring device (10 to 300 Non-electrical time measuring device (10 to 300 seconds with 0.1 sec accuracy)seconds with 0.1 sec accuracy)– Plus...a “time” test.Plus...a “time” test.

#2#2 Eye protection required during device operation!! Eye protection required during device operation!!

Any size 3-ring binder with 3-hole punched materials.Any size 3-ring binder with 3-hole punched materials.

No time keeping devices allowed in room other than No time keeping devices allowed in room other than those used in initial calibrations.those used in initial calibrations.

Calculator permitted for test portion only.Calculator permitted for test portion only.

Junkyard Challenge - *NEW*Junkyard Challenge - *NEW*BB Event Only Event Only


IMPOUND @ Event LocationIMPOUND @ Event Location““Golf Ball & Mousetrap” challengeGolf Ball & Mousetrap” challenge

– Build an Autonomous Device and demonstrate it by tripping four mousetraps.

Device NOT assembled ahead of time!

Prohibited: Acids, bases, flammable materials or powders, razor blades, rat traps, glue, power tools, modified batteries, batteries > 6V, and any other potentially dangerous objects.

#5 Eye protection required!!#5 Eye protection required!!

MeteorologyMeteorologyB Event OnlyB Event Only



Multidisciplinary focus!!Multidisciplinary focus!!

Each team may bring one 8.5” x Each team may bring one 8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet notes11” two-sided sheet notes

No other resources No other resources permitted...permitted...including calculatorsincluding calculators!!

Mission Possible - *NEW* Mission Possible - *NEW* C Event OnlyC Event Only


IMPOUND @ Event LocationIMPOUND @ Event Location#2 Eye protection required#2 Eye protection required

Device designed to follow a specific Device designed to follow a specific sequence of consecutive tasks sequence of consecutive tasks

A Task Sequence List is requiredA Task Sequence List is required– Must begin with a golf ball being dropped Must begin with a golf ball being dropped

to activate a mousetrapto activate a mousetrap– Must end with a flagpole (with flag) being Must end with a flagpole (with flag) being

raised > 30cm above the deviceraised > 30cm above the device– Other tasks (to be scored) must come Other tasks (to be scored) must come

from provided task list. Other tasks are from provided task list. Other tasks are allowed but score no pointsallowed but score no points

Mousetrap Vehicle - *NEW* Mousetrap Vehicle - *NEW* C Event OnlyC Event Only


IMPOUND @ GymIMPOUND @ Gym#5 Eye protection required#5 Eye protection required

Design and build a 1-2 mousetrap Design and build a 1-2 mousetrap car designed to travel a distance car designed to travel a distance and then return to the starting line.and then return to the starting line.

The ideal distance to travel (one-The ideal distance to travel (one-way) is between 7-8 metersway) is between 7-8 meters

Ornithology - *NEW* Ornithology - *NEW* B & C EventB & C Event


Knowledge of North American birdsKnowledge of North American birds

Teams may bring:Teams may bring:– One published field guide One published field guide – The 3-page Official National Bird List The 3-page Official National Bird List

(from the NSO website)(from the NSO website)– One 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notesOne 8.5” x 11” two-sided page of notes

Competition may be stations and/or Competition may be stations and/or PowerPoint slidesPowerPoint slides

PentathlonPentathlonB Event OnlyB Event Only

A team of 4 students! A team of 4 students!

5 physical challenges paired with 5 5 physical challenges paired with 5 academic challenges from each of the academic challenges from each of the Olympiad content areasOlympiad content areas– Relay RaceRelay Race

Penalty for fewer than 4 participating Penalty for fewer than 4 participating studentsstudents

Must complete physical challenge Must complete physical challenge before attempting academicbefore attempting academic

Overall time to complete ALL tasks Overall time to complete ALL tasks will determine the winnerwill determine the winner

Outside, regardless of weather!Outside, regardless of weather!

Physical Science LabPhysical Science LabB Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsIMPOUND @ Event LocationIMPOUND @ Event Location#2 Eye protection required#2 Eye protection requiredBlade assembly mounted to a CD that Blade assembly mounted to a CD that can capture wind power and generate can capture wind power and generate voltage.voltage.– 2 different wind speed stations2 different wind speed stations

May bring 1 or 2 blade assembliesMay bring 1 or 2 blade assemblies– No metallic substances, no commercial No metallic substances, no commercial

bladesblades

For the test....may bring one 3-ring For the test....may bring one 3-ring binder of any size with referencesbinder of any size with references– Non-programmable calculator also allowedNon-programmable calculator also allowed

Physics Lab - *NEW*Physics Lab - *NEW*C Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsIMPOUND @ Event LocationIMPOUND @ Event Location#2 Eye protection required#2 Eye protection requiredBlade assembly mounted to a CD that Blade assembly mounted to a CD that can capture wind power and generate can capture wind power and generate voltage.voltage.– 2 different wind speed stations2 different wind speed stations

May bring only 1 blade assemblyMay bring only 1 blade assembly– No metallic substances, no commercial No metallic substances, no commercial

bladesblades

For the test....may bring one 3-ring For the test....may bring one 3-ring binder of any size with referencesbinder of any size with references– Non-programmable calculator also allowedNon-programmable calculator also allowed

Picture ThisPicture ThisC Event OnlyC Event Only


““Pictionary”-type event utilizing scientific Pictionary”-type event utilizing scientific terms/conceptsterms/concepts– No scientists will be usedNo scientists will be used

One member will see the term and begin One member will see the term and begin drawing pictures and visual clues.drawing pictures and visual clues.– No letters or numbers of any kind can be usedNo letters or numbers of any kind can be used

– +, -,+, -, and and → → symbols may be usedsymbols may be used

Other symbols MUST represent a wordOther symbols MUST represent a word

– _____ can be used to indicate words not letters_____ can be used to indicate words not letters

Remote SensingRemote SensingC Event OnlyC Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsFocus = Focus = Human interaction Human interaction with forest biomeswith forest biomesUse of maps and images to Use of maps and images to do analysisdo analysisEach student may bring a Each student may bring a non-graphing calculatornon-graphing calculatorTeam may bring FIVE 8.5” x Team may bring FIVE 8.5” x 11” two-sided reference 11” two-sided reference sheetssheets

Road ScholarRoad ScholarB Event OnlyB Event Only


Interpretative map Interpretative map questionsquestionsMust bring a ruler, Must bring a ruler, protractor, and USGS map protractor, and USGS map symbol sheetsymbol sheetMay bring notes, reference May bring notes, reference materials, calculator, and materials, calculator, and other measuring devicesother measuring devices– No computers permittedNo computers permitted

Science Crime BustersScience Crime BustersB Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 students Max = 2 students Required to participate:Required to participate:– #4 #4 Eye protectionEye protection– Pants/skirts to cover anklesPants/skirts to cover ankles– ChemicalChemical lab coat or apron to knees lab coat or apron to knees w/ w/


Each Each teamteam may bring one 8.5” x may bring one 8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet of notes11” two-sided sheet of notes– No calculators are allowed!!No calculators are allowed!!

Water testing now included but Water testing now included but polymer testing removedpolymer testing removed

• ALSO...students should bring: Test tubes and test tube holders, droppers, funnel, filter paper, pH or litmus paper, spatulas, plastic spoons or stirring rods, 9-volt conductivity tester, thermometer, flame test equipment, slides, ruler, hand lens, writing instruments, a pencil, paper towels, and metal tongs.• The event supervisor will not provide these items!!

Shock Value - *NEW*Shock Value - *NEW*B Event OnlyB Event Only


Basic understanding of Basic understanding of electricity, magnetism, and electricity, magnetism, and simple electrical devices.simple electrical devices.

Each team may bring one 8.5” Each team may bring one 8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet of notes x 11” two-sided sheet of notes + non-programmable calculator + non-programmable calculator (per student)(per student)

Both hands-on tasks and test-Both hands-on tasks and test-like questionslike questions

Solar System - *NEW*Solar System - *NEW*B Event OnlyB Event Only


Knowledge of the Sun, planets, Knowledge of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, moons, comets, asteroids, meteoroids, the Oort cloud, meteoroids, the Oort cloud, and the Kuiper beltand the Kuiper belt

Each team may bring one 8.5” Each team may bring one 8.5” x 11” two-sided sheet of notes x 11” two-sided sheet of notes + a basic, scientific calculator + a basic, scientific calculator with a square root functionwith a square root function

Technical Problem SolvingTechnical Problem SolvingC Event OnlyC Event Only


Up to 5 lab stationsUp to 5 lab stations– Use of probes & HS lab equipmentUse of probes & HS lab equipment

#4 Eye protection required#4 Eye protection requiredGather and process data to solve a Gather and process data to solve a problemproblem– Metric units & significant figures Metric units & significant figures

requiredrequired

Non-programmable, non-graphing Non-programmable, non-graphing calculator allowedcalculator allowedChemical splash goggles may be Chemical splash goggles may be required...students should bring set required...students should bring set with them!with them!

TrajectoryTrajectoryB & C EventB & C Event

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsIMPOUND @ GymIMPOUND @ Gym– Device, graphs, & ALL materials to be Device, graphs, & ALL materials to be

used (other than goggles)!used (other than goggles)!

High impact goggles required! High impact goggles required! (#5)(#5)Projectile will be a tennis ball, racquetball, Projectile will be a tennis ball, racquetball, ping-pong ball, or ping-pong ball, or plastic practice golf ballplastic practice golf ball– Team Provided!Team Provided!

No kits!No kits!Four different graphs (and corresponding Four different graphs (and corresponding data tables) submitted!data tables) submitted!Bucket Shot may be used in place of Bucket Shot may be used in place of second Target Area shotsecond Target Area shot

Wright StuffWright StuffB Event OnlyB Event Only

Max = 2 studentsMax = 2 studentsUp to two rubber-powered monoplanes Up to two rubber-powered monoplanes with with a single propeller assemblya single propeller assemblyKits are okayKits are okay…as long as they are altered …as long as they are altered to fit within the design specifications for the to fit within the design specifications for the eventevent!!Held in the GymHeld in the Gym– Open practice time from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Open practice time from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Team must provide flight logTeam must provide flight log– There is a deduction without one (-30%) and a There is a deduction without one (-30%) and a

deduction with an incomplete one (-10%)deduction with an incomplete one (-10%)– Released 30 minutes after ALL competition is Released 30 minutes after ALL competition is

completedcompleted

Write It / Do ItWrite It / Do ItB & C EventB & C Event

A team of 2 students!A team of 2 students!Use only words, numerals, and Use only words, numerals, and single letters single letters may be usedmay be usedSymbols (other than those Symbols (other than those from standard keyboard), from standard keyboard), drawings, and diagrams are drawings, and diagrams are notnot allowed allowedAll abbreviations All abbreviations must must be be defined at the beginning or defined at the beginning or when the abbreviation is first when the abbreviation is first usedused

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