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2018 Science and Technology Competition Guide
NSW Department of Primary Industries Schools [email protected]
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AcknowledgementsThe Investigate competition and this resource are an initiative of the NSW Department of Primary Industries Schools Program.
We would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Cool Australia and ACT for Bees for permitting the use of their resources in this competition.
Contributing staff from the NSW Department of Primary Industries include:
Education and Regional Services: Jo Hathway (Project Officer, Education), Michelle Fifield (Education Officer, Schools) and , Brianna Callum (Education Officer, Honey Bees).
Designer: Nicole Edwards
Illustrator: Ainsley Seago.
DisclaimerThe information in this document is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (November 2017).
Copyright© State of NSW through the Department of Industry, Skills
and Regional Development 2016, except where indicated otherwise.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons-Attribution- Non Commercial- Share Alike 4.0 International license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Under this license the material is available for free use and adaption. Educators may use, adapt, communicate and re- publish material from the resource. You must include this statement on any copy or adaption of the material.
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Contents
Background and aims_____________________________________________________ 4
Investigate: bees competition entry _________________________________________ 5
Registration details _______________________________________________________ 5
Conditions of entry_______________________________________________________ 5
Entry classifications ______________________________________________________ 5
Awards and prizes _______________________________________________________ 6
Safety and ethical considerations ___________________________________________ 6
Preparing your entry _____________________________________________________ 7
Submitting your entry ____________________________________________________ 8
Judging criteria __________________________________________________________ 9
Investigate: bees entry form ______________________________________________ 11
Entry checklist _________________________________________________________ 12
Submitting your entry ___________________________________________________ 12
Deed of Release Form for Photograph and Moving Images _____________________ 13
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Background and aims
The Investigate: bees science and technology competition is an initiative of the NSW Department of Primary Industries. The competition is open to all NSW Stage 3 students and teachers.
The aim of the competition is to stimulate an interest in science, technology and agriculture in young people and to promote the teaching of these subject areas in schools.
Students will design and complete an investigation and create a portfolio of work that aligns with outcomes from the NSW Science and Technology, English and Geography syllabuses. (See Investigate: bees teachers handbook and learning sequence for syllabus outcomes).
The 2018 Investigate competition focuses on bees. Most students have heard about the plight of bees and the important role that they play in our environment and in food production. This investigation encourages students to take their knowledge a bit deeper and to take action to support bees - both honey bees and Australian native bees.
Bees face some serious biosecurity threats from diseases and pests including introduced bee species that could out-compete our native bees and insects or honey bees.
This year's investigation encourages students to find out which insects are currently visiting their gardens and what they can do to help bees - so that they can help us! Students who completed Investigate last year considered the role of beneficial insects in controlling aphids – a common pest insect. Bees provide important ecosystem and production services so this year we are looking at how to support bees including native bees.
Investigate provides authentic learning experiences to support students’ development of science, technology and communication skills. Real-world content guides the application of these skills in a meaningful learning context. By participating in the Investigate competition students will understand that science plays an important role in their lives every day.
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Investigate: bees competition entry
Read the competition guide and judging criteria. This guide will support you in preparing and submitting your competition entry to give you the best chance in the competition.
Complete the activities described in the teacher guide. Investigate: bees will involve your students in
• research about native and honey bees,
• surveillance of which insects are currently visiting your garden (or school grounds) and
• formulating a plan to support bees and other pollinators in your school and community.
Submit a portfolio of work (can be one students or groups work or a combination of several) as the competition entry for judging by Thursday 31 May, 2018.
Registration details
To register please complete the webform located on the Investigate: bees website http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/home/investigate
Conditions of entry
Entries must be received at the contest venue by close of business on Thursday 31 May, 2018. Late entries will not be judged.
Entry classifications
Submissions will be accepted from:
1. Whole classes: each student within the class contributes towards the investigation tasks and project entry. One entry is submitted on behalf of the class.
2. Small groups: Classes are broken into small groups. Each group completes an investigation and submits a project entry. Submissions are limited to a maximum of 3 submissions per class.
3. Individuals: One entry is submitted per student.
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Awards and prizes
• All entries will be recognised with a certificate.
• Projects may be awarded a prize of 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Highly Commended.
• Projects awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Highly Commended receive a cash prize for their school and a certificate in recognition of students efforts.
• All prizes are awarded at the judges’ discretion.
• We will judge multiple portfolios but schools are only be eligible for one prize each year.
Safety and ethical considerations
Safety policies are of particular relevance to the activities in this unit. Students and their supervising teachers or parents should ensure that their science investigations are conducted in a responsible and safe manner. It is essential that student activities are conducted according to procedures developed through appropriate risk assessments at the school – particularly if you are aware of students with allergies to insect stings and bites.
Teachers should implement the following safety guidelines:
• No insects should be collected or handled
• Correct cleaning and hygiene practices are followed prior to and following field work.
• It is expected that bees and other stinging/biting insects will be detected in the course of the investigation and the possibility of a student being bitten should be prepared for. For further advice go to https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insect-bites-and-stings
What should I do if I get stung?
Apply ice to relieve the swelling and pain. Gently wash the area with soap and water and leave any blisters intact. People who experience an allergic reaction after a bee sting should seek medical attention immediately.
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Preparing your entryThis year the competition will be judged on a portfolio of work. The portfolio al-lows you to submit work from a range of students and allows your students various strengths to be recognised. You can submit several portfolios or choose the best sections from a range of students and submit them as one portfolio. The portfolio is to include:• Love Food? Love Bees reflection
• Research forms
• Observation records
• Discussion of results
• Plan for school garden/grounds
• The Honey Game reflection
• Community action
• Evaluation
Check the judging criteria to see what we are looking for in each of the portfolio items. Ideally students will design the investigation to ensure that it is appropriate to your school and context. However for the purposes of judging a competition we need your entry to include specific content. We have provided sample forms and survey sheets but if you have time your class can develop their own versions – as long as in the end students are able to demonstrate their learning towards the aim of the competition (which is clearly defined in the judging criteria/rubric) and that you include the things that we need to see to be able to judge your entry.
Your portfolio may be presented using any of the formats listed, or a combination of these:• Hard copy
• Electronic files (compatible with Microsoft software)
• Digital formats (please make sure any usernames and/or passwords required to access your work are supplied)
• Video
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Submitting your entry
Entry checklist
❏ Registration: register online at http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/home/investigate by Tuesday 1 May, 2018. For late registrations please contact us.
❏ Entry surveys: complete the teacher and student entry surveys available at http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/home/investigate prior to beginning the activities with your students.
❏ Deed of release form for photographic and moving images: competition entries containing photos or media of students or adults must be accompanied by a deed of release form for each student or adult.
❏ Portfolio: digital presentations must be compatible with Windows programs. Access details (e.g. Login details and passwords) where required must be provided for judges to access your competition entry. Each submission must be labelled with class or group name and school name.
❏ Investigate: bees entry submission form: a completed submission form with students details must be submitted with your competition entry (these details will be used for certificate and/or award presentations).
❏ Investigate: bees exit survey: complete the teacher and student exit surveys available at http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/home/investigate on completion of the activities.
Delivery optionsPost or deliver entries to:
Schools Program – Investigate Entries Att: Jo Hathway, Project Officer EducationNSW Department of Primary Industries 815 Tocal RoadTocal NSW 2421Electronic presentations can be saved to a portable drive for postage with the required documents and attachment or by email or a file sharing service.
Once you have submitted your entry please email and let us know ([email protected]) so we can make sure your entry is received.
ContactJo HathwayNSW Department of Primary Industries Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4939 8822
No responsibility will be accepted for damaged or lost entries
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Judging criteria
Category 3 2 1 0 Score
Love Food? Love Bees reflection
Have conveyed thorough understanding of the relationship between bees and plants and used all of the words supplied
Have conveyed an understanding of the relationship between bees and plants and have used some of the words supplied
Have conveyed a limited understanding of the relationship between bees and plants.
No reflection included /3
Research forms
5+ species researched 3 species researched 2 species researched No research forms submitted /3
>3 sources cited, including local bee group/ beekeeper
2 sources cited 1 source cited No research forms submitted /3
Observation records
Observations have been recorded on more than 3 occasions
Observations have been recorded on 3 occasions
Observations have been recorded on 2 occasions
Observations have been recorded on occasion
/3
All sections of the observation forms have been completed in detail
Most sections of the observation form have been completed with good information
Some sections of the observation form have been completed
Limited information is recorded on the observation forms
/3
Insects observed are described, photographed or drawn in detail with labels
Insects observed are described, photographed or drawn without labels
Insects observed are described, photographed or drawn
Insects observed are noted /3
Discussion of results
Students have considered the results of their observation in detail, including each of the questions supplied
Students have considered the results of their observations in detail
Students have considered the results of the observations in limited detail
Students have not considered the results of their observations
/3
Plan for school garden/grounds
>5 improvements identified 3 improvements identified 2 improvements identified No improvements identified /3
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Category 3 2 1 0 Score
The Honey Game reflection
Students provided a thoughtful and thorough reflection on the events in the game and considered the role of beekeepers
Students reflected on the events in the game and have shown an understanding of the role of beekeepers
Limited reflection on the Honey Game and the role of beekeepers is included
No reflection is included /3
Community action
A simple and effective method of encouraging community action was identified and carried out. A plan for evaluation was made.
A simple and effective method of encouraging community action was identified
A method of encouraging community action was identified
There was no plan made to encourage community action
/3
Evaluation
A robust plan for evaluation was made.
A plan for evaluation was made.
Little or no plan for evaluation was made.
No plan for evaluation was made.
/2
2 1 0 0
Entry / Exit surveys
Both surveys completed by >85% of students as well as teachers
Both surveys completed by >50% of students as well as teachers
Both surveys completed by >25% of students as well as teachers
Teacher surveys not completed or entry or exit surveys completed by less than 25%
/3
3 2 1 0
Quality and Effort
Superior effort has been put into the portfolio
Average effort has been put into the portfolio
Some effort has been put into the portfolio
Little effort has been put into the portfolio
/5
5 3 1 0
Total marks and comments
/40
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Investigate: bees entry formComplete and include this form with your entry. This form is available to download and complete on screen from our website. The details from this form will be used for certificates and awards so accuracy is important.
School detailsSchool
School address
Suburb Postcode
Postal address
Staff member detailsName
Salutation Mr ❑ Mrs ❑ Ms ❑ Miss ❑ Dr ❑ Other:
Telephone
Class / Group detailsClass / Group name
Year level of participants Number of participants
Participant names Write each participants name on a separate line
First name Last name First name Last name
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. 16.
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First name Last name First name Last name
17. 18.
19. 20.
21. 22.
23. 24.
25. 26.
27. 28.
29. 30.
31. 32.
Entry and attachmentsMethod of entry submission
❑ Email ❑ Post
Outline the number of attachments with your submission and a brief description of each attachmentItem 1
Item 2
Item 3
Entry checklist
Mark off each component of the entry checklist to ensure your submission meets the necessary criteria.
❏ Online registrations
❏ Investigate: bees entry surveys
❏ Deed of release forms for photographic and moving images completed for each supervisor and participant (if applicable to your entry)
❏ Portfolio
❏ Each item is clearly labelled with school and class/group name
❏ Investigate: bees exit survey
Submitting your entryMail to: Schools Program – Investigate Entries C/O Jo HathwayProject Officer EducationNSW Department of Primary Industries815 Tocal Road Paterson NSW 2421
Email: [email protected]
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Deed of Release Form for Photograph and Moving Images
Department The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the NSW Department of IndustryAgency/Division Department of Primary Industries Department Contact Person Jo HathwayTelephone 02 4939 8822Email [email protected] of Production Investigate: beesDate of Participation 29 January 2018 – 1 June 2018
Participant
Participant’s Address
I, the Participant, or if I am under 18 my parent or guardian:
a. grant(s) to the Department the right to make photographs or visual Images of me in relation to the Production (“the Images”);
b. provide(s) consent to the Department to use my name, image, likeness and voice in connection with the distribution and promotion of the Images without any obligation to identify the Images;
c. agree(s) that all copyright in the Images will vest immediately in the Department;d. agree(s) that the Images may be edited and used, in whole or in part, at the sole discretion of the
Department, in all forms of media in perpetuity throughout the world;e. grant(s) the Department a licence to use, and authorise others to use, all or parts of the Images
including any material which I have supplied to the Department for the purposes supporting the Images or their promotion;
f. grant(s) the right to the Department to transfer the Images to other government agencies, media and other relevant organisations without further consent provided that the Images are only used in accordance with this Release;
g. waive(s) any right to inspect or approve the finished use of the Imagesh. hereby release(s) the Department from and against any claims by the Participant that may arise
regarding the use of the Images including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, infringement of moral rights or rights of publicity;
i. understand(s) that there is no compensation for participation in the Production.
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My details (name and address) or those details of the youth on whose behalf I am signing, and this Release are being provided by me voluntarily. I warrant that I have read and understood this form.I understand that:a. the Department is collecting these details for the purposes of the Production;
b. I do not have to provide name and address details but failure to do so may mean that I, or the youth on whose behalf I am signing, will not be identified in the Production;
c. the details and Images will be held at the Department’s offices at the address set out above; and
d. I can contact the Contact Person listed above to access or correct the details at any time.
I am over the age of 18 and have the right to enter into this deed of release.
Signed as a deed poll by the Participant who is 18 or over or the parent/guardian of the Participant:
Signature ______________________________________________________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Date __________________________________________________________________________________
Before:
Signature of Witness ____________________________________________________________________
Name of Witness [must be over 18 years] ___________________________________________________
Address of Witness ______________________________________________________________________
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