Science Olympiad Summer Institute Phoenix, AZ July 16 – 20, 2011.
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Transcript of Science Olympiad Summer Institute Phoenix, AZ July 16 – 20, 2011.
Science Olympiad Summer InstitutePhoenix, AZ July 16 – 20, 2011
The Competition
One member will write a description of an object and their partner will construct the object from the description
Materials Used for ConstructionSame object and materials for all teams Commercial
K’nex Lego Tinker Toys
Raw Materials Straws Pins Popsicle sticks Anything goes
Time Allocations
Writing 25 min Time not a factor
Doing 20 min Time is used as a tie-breaker
Written Description
Allowed Numerals Words Single letters
Written Description (cont)
Abbreviations Must be defined
At beginning 1st time used
No prepared abbreviations on labels
Written Description (cont)
Not allowed Symbols Diagrams Drawings
Written Description (cont)
Allowable Symbols printable punctuation marks/editing
symbols on a PC standard 101 keyboard Single key or single key w/ shift key
Scoring
Team that builds object nearest to the original Points are given for each piece of material
placed in proper connection and location Pieces connected correctly beyond the incorrect
connection will be given credit No penalty for unused parts Tie-breaker is the shortest time of
construction
Scoring (cont.)
Scoring violations Unlabeled abbreviations Improper use of symbols or codesPenalty – 1 % for each minor infraction Example
Total possible score = 50 Initial team score = 45 # of infractions = 4 Final score = 43
45 – (50 * .01) * 4 = 45 – (0.5*4) = 45 – 2 = 43
Strategy
Practice, practice, practice Helps identify the best writer/doer Helps define rule system for writing
Terminology Potential definitions Potential abbreviations
Orientation of Parts of the Object Cardinal Points
North East South West
Compass Rose Clock Face
Estimating Distances
Most tournaments do not provide one object/team so…
Students are not allowed to touch the object Almost impossible to measure distances
exactly so teams will need to estimate Metric is better than English Use fists or finger joints
Use Texting Skills
Be clear and concise Do not use unnecessary words
Cannot create “new” words Proper grammar is not critical
Partner must be able to make sense of what is written
Checking Work
Writing If time is left read instructions and
check for clarity
Doing If time is left check work Remember time is used as a tie-breaker