Agenda What is Science Olympiad? How can I sign up for SO? How can we all make this happen? 5/16/2013Ocean Air Science Olympiad 20142

Ocean Air Science Olympiad Information Meeting

AgendaWhat is Science Olympiad?

How can I sign up for SO?

How can we all make this happen?

5/16/2013 Ocean Air Science Olympiad 2014 2

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 B

Regional : Feb 8th 2014, San Diego, CARancho Bernardo High School & Bernardo Heights Middle School

State, and National

23 different events of 50 minutes each


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


http://www.sandiegoso.org/

SO EventsBuild Events:

BoomileverHelicoptersRotor Egg DropSimple MachinesSounds of MusicVehicle or Scrambler


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


Test Events

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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


Should I do SO?


NoSounds fun

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Sounds fun

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NoMy

parents want me to

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parents want me to

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YesYes

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Should I do SO?


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parents want me to

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YesYes

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Should I do SO?


Sounds fun

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NoMy

parents want me to

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I have free time that I

can dedicate to SO

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Should I do SO?


Sounds fun

Yes

NoMy

parents want me to

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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.


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


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


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


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


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


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!


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!


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


http://www.sandiegoso.org/

http://www.soinc.org/

http://www.scioly.org/

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

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Agenda What is Science Olympiad? How can I sign up for SO? How can we all make this happen? 5/16/2013Ocean Air Science Olympiad 20142