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National Engineers’ Week Future City
Competition
2015-2016SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL
2. INTRODUCTIONS REGIONAL DIRECTOR:
Dr. Osama Mohammed, [email protected] F.E.S. COORDINATOR:
Dave Clarke, PE [email protected] GRADUATE ASSISTANTS:
Mr. Abdul Raheem [email protected]
TEACHER COACH:
Eileen Irastorza, [email protected]
MENTOR COACH:
Rod Rodriguez, PE, [email protected] Teachers & Mentors Students from FIU and MDC
3. FC by-the-numbers• 20 Schools have registered (~300 students)
– (20 schools MUST be required for Region’s winner to go to National competition in Washington)
• 5 schools have mentors (15 more are still needed)
• Local competition costs $12,000, all funded by engineering organizations and volunteers
• Nationally 1,350 +/- schools participate, representing over 40,000 + students
• FC is the BEST predictor of future engineers from among several K-12 competitions
4. KEY DATES• REGISTRATION DEADLINE Friday October 30,2015
• TEACHER WORKSHOP Wed. October 14, 2015
• SimCity ™ SLIDESHOW Due by 3PM Friday December 11, 2015
• CITY “DESCRIPTION” Due by 3PM Friday& Project Plan January 8, 2016
• COMPETITION DAY Saturday January 16, @ FIU 2016, 7AM to 3 PM
• National Competition Washington, DC @ Capital Hilton February 14-18, 2016
NEW
NEW
5. Project Plan (NEW)This is a PROJECT MANAGEMENT tool (see pg. 25)
(use forms beginning on page 34)
Start it EARLY, set your GOALS, plan aheadUpdate it as you go, validate or modify as neededProject Plan has 4 parts:1.DEFINE: Set goals of targets and achievements2.PLAN: Create a Schedule, assign players3.DO: Conduct check sessions, asses progress4.REVIEW: Reflect on achievements
10 points
6. SimCity Design SimCity 4 or SimCity 4 Deluxe ™ PC (Windows),
you get download code when you register (see pg. 27)
2 Additional downloads available from National Work is off-line, uploaded when submitted Tutorial on National’s website under “Resources” See Page 43 for progress steps(2,500,
5,000… Decision Criteria that students are to select Maximum of 28 slides SAVE-SAVE-SAVE S A V E !!!!!!!
54 points
7. City Design SubmittalCheat codes (e.g. “Sandbox”) & other
Shortcuts will lead to Deductions of your design.
Select City Name [place on the slides]On-line submittal + Florida Rules: Mail, FedEx, or hand
deliver; Keep separate copy on CD or jump drive for
yourself,
[NO EMAIL SUBMITTALS ACCEPTED]
8. City Description Pages 28-29 Essay requirements (1,500 words)
“Waste Not, Want Not”: Design an innovative citywide Solid Waste Management System …
Go to http://futurecity.org/resource/waste-not-want-not-webinar-recording-slides
Suggest field trip & Interviews Consider effectiveness, efficiency, reliability,
sustainability; practical applications, collecting, sorting, managing, processing, storing, transporting, reclaiming…discuss!!!
Employ innovations, create the new FUTURE
NEW
9. Essay SubmittalBibliography must be included, in MLA
format Include a Cover Page with School NameUse same City Name for the entire
competition
Use graphics and illustrations, colorsUPLOAD ON-LINE TO FC WEBSITESubmit by 3PM Jan. 8 along w/ Project PlanEmail to [email protected] points
10. THE MODELFor 70 Points
11. THE MODEL• PP. 30-32 Model Size, 25”W x 50”L x 20”H
75 lbs total weight; + Moving PartMax $100, model ID Tag with
Scale
+ Florida Rules: No AC power, no car batteries, no pets, combustibles, flammables, or propellants
• FIU web site’s www.aln.fiu.edu/futurecity under “RESOURCES”
• Mentors will get a Scale lesson aid
• Pg. 31 Deductions
12. Model Design
• Pg. 51 Model is of a SECTION of cityExact duplication is not expected;Use approximate scale (get mentor help);All parts and sections must fit in max dim.;
• Pg.32 Model Identification (4 x 6), visible, legible
• Pg. 56 Moving part can be falling object, batterypowered, air (fan), light driven; and shouldnot leave the limits of the model
• Pgs 81-83 Rubric for Model
13. Model ConstructionPlan ahead, sketch, select scale, compare sizesSolid base of wood…always test for bending• Consult the engineer…• Look for scrap materials, or purchase newBest to use recycled materials, such as:• Old toys; Model cars, trains, airplanes, boats• Clean kitchen utensils• Clean and empty food containers (cans, etc)• Holiday decorations• Mirrors (careful) for water effectKeep close tab of expenses, file report, $100 max
14. Oral Presentation• Pp 32–33, Rubric pp 84-87 70 Points• Presentation, 7 min., timed!!!!,
– Regional Preliminary and Final,– Presentation Boards (max 36”Wx60”H)
– Props, handouts, etc. (max 6”x6”x12”)
– Team’s attire and demeanor– Presentation skills & body language– No A/V equipment, music, laptops
• Props’ Cost included with model, limit $100
15. Presentation Delivery• Pg. 32 Presentation, 7 min., timed,
Prepare / Time / ReviseAll 3 team members to speakMemorize other members’ parts
• Pg. 57 Present to other studentsPresent in auditorium environmentRehearse-Rehearse-Rehearse
• Pg. 58 What questions will they ask us?• Past presenters are on FC and FIU web site• Pp 84-87 Presentation Rubric 70 Points
16. Competition Rules• Pg. 89 Media Release Form• Pg. 90 Honor Statement• Pp. 91-92 Competition expenses• Pg. 69 Deductions
ALL RULES ENFORCED BY REGION
• Pg. 70 Awards• Pp. 71-74 Special Awards
17. AWARDS
First, Second and Third Place+ Florida Rules:
– Tie Breaker to be decided by Regional Director– Weight & size limitations on model are enforced.– Schools with more than one COMPETITIVE team,
may have up to 3 submittals of Virtual City, BUT only one team will be allowed to compete at the Region and advance to the Regional Finals
TIE BREAKER
NOTE THIS
18. SPECIAL AWARDS– Regional Competition’s Special Awards are
determined by the Engineering Organizations– Tentative Special Awards (to prepare for):
• Best Futuristic Transportation System• Best Future Energy Generation System• Best Management of Natural Resources• Best Use of Cultural and Historical Resources• Best City Design with Community in Mind• Best Engineering Project Management (Project
Plan)• Best Sustainable Design of a City• Best Application of Survey Practices
19. FLORIDA REGIONALJanuary 16, 2016
• LOCATION 10555 West Flagler Street• ROOM Second Floor “Panther Pit”• PARENTS and Siblings: allowed to observe
proceedings; parents to restrain children’s behavior.• FOOD Breakfast and lunch provided
Allow contestants, judges to go first• PRESS News media (TV and newspaper)• SEATING Limited seating available, share• PICTURES Only your own team, UAO• VIDEO Only your own team, UAO• FINALS Limited seating, as instructed• TIE BREAKER To be decided by Reg. Coordinator
20. NATIONAL COMPETITIONFebruary 14-18, 2016
• Travel expenses paid by FC Foundation• Pack Model and ship to Washington, DC• Prepare for Special Awards (See pp 71-74)• Rehearse - R e h e a r s e – Rehearse• Repeat – R e p e a t - Repeat• Practice - P r a c t i c e – Practice• Depart Friday or Saturday February 13 or
14• February 18, return home WINNERS!!!!!
WITH FUTURE CITY EVERYBODY WINS
ANY QUESTIONS?
COME HOME A
WINNERWINNER