Transcript SCSA

Teachers’ Briefing
19 Jan 2011
Organised by:
Supported by:
What will be Covered?
 Objectives of Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA)
 Categories of the Competition
 Common Toys Received
 Examples of Toys “Light, Sound, Action”
 Judging Criteria
 SCSA (Schools) Competition, Blue Ribbon and Diamond
Award
 SCSA Calendar
 Important Notes
 Sharing by 2010 Diamond Award winner
Objectives of SCSA
 Promote creativity and
innovation amongst primary
level students
 Promote interesting ways of
learning science
 Toys are selected based on:
 Originality
 Creativity
 Design
Top 3 prizes winners of ScizKid & WhizKid Award
in SCSA 2010
 Sturdiness
Categories of Competition
SCSA 2011
WhizKid Award
This year’s theme :
“Light, Sound, Action”.
Toys must incorporate at least 2 of the 3
listed features, and include at least one
kitchen utensil to produce the desired
theme
Pri 1-6
ScizKid Award
Toys must demonstrate at
least one scientific
principle
Pri 1-2
Pri 3-6
Examples of Kitchen Utensils
Some Toys Received
Some toys that we see yearly
 Cars, Boats and Aeroplanes
 Board games
 Rolling can toys
 Quiz toys
 Workshop toys
 Commercial toys
Jack-in-the-box
Encourage students to think out of the box!
Examples of Toys “Light, Sound, Action”
The above are just some of the many examples of toys that fits the theme “Light, Sound, Action ”.
Judging Criteria
Scientific Content (Scizkid)
Scientific Content & Relevance to the Theme
(Whizkid)
1. There are scientific concepts presented in the
toy.
2. The toy “Light, Sound, Action” with at least one
2. The scientific concepts are accurate.
kitchen utensil and is fun to play with.
3. Scientific concepts have been presented in feasible 3. Scientific concepts have been presented in
representations.
feasible representations.
1. There are scientific concepts presented in the toy.
Creativity & Originality (Scizkid & Whizkid)
1. The toy is original and unique.
2. The toy communicates scientific concepts creatively.
3. The toy demonstrates use of unique design ideas.
Sturdiness (Scizkid & Whizkid)
1. The toy is sturdy and is safe to play with.
2. The toy does not fall apart easily during operation.
3. The toy made use of interesting, safe and easily available materials.
Design (Scizkid & Whizkid)
1. The toy possesses strong aesthetic appeal.
2. The toy is easy to operate.
3. The toy demonstrates good design principles.
Generally, judges look for
•
The scientific principle behind the toy
•
The toy making process
• Safety features
• Design and conceptualisation
• Construction and testing
• Experience gained from the process
No external trainers or training courses have been
endorsed by the organisers.
Prizes for SCSA 2011
 Over S$30,000 worth of prizes
 Schools producing the top 3 prize winners in the Scizkid
(Pri 3-6 category) and Whizkid category will receive
cash prizes of up to S$1,500 and certificates
 Schools with most number of shortlisted toys in each
category will receive cash prize of S$1,000
SCSA (Schools) Competition
Schools are invited to organise their own Internal Competitions –
SCSA (Schools) Competition
 A minimum of 30 toys from each school must be entered into the
SCSA (Schools) Competition.
Shortlisted entries will be submitted into the main competition
–
SCSA Competition
 SCSA organisers will support your school by providing up to 40
attractive prizes and certificates of participation for your internal
competition
SCSA (Schools) Competition Objectives
SCSA Promotes Science & Technology to Schools:
 Fostering creativity in students
 Fun platform for students to talk about science
 Increase confidence of the students
 Teachers can use simple toys to explain scientific
concepts
SCSA (Schools) Competition
Benefits for Schools
Exclusive SCSA tokens/prizes (up to 40) for each participating school
 Publicity materials (posters and leaflets) for SCSA 2011
 SCSA Certificate of participation for all participants
 One display panel at Exhibition to showcase school competition
 Video montage of SCSA (Schools) Competition in Exhibition*
 Blue ribbon awards for outstanding teachers
Diamond awards for even more outstanding teachers
SCSA (Schools) Competition –
Benefits for Schools
The SCSA Blue Ribbon Award seeks to recognise:
 the influence teachers have on their students in the
SCSA (Schools) Competition;
 the role that teachers have in motivating their students to
achieve;
 the role teachers play in guiding, mentoring, and advising
students; and
 teachers that achieve results outside the classroom.
The winning teachers receive a certificate, an Award and
congratulatory letter from the SCSA Organising Committee
SCSA (Schools) Competition –
Benefits for Schools
Diamond Award seeks to recognise the following in addition to the Blue
Ribbon Award:
 Must have won at least two SCSA Blue Ribbon Awards prior.
 Emphasises the participation and success of the nominated teacher's students in
the SCSA competition.
 Recognises and honours teachers with a track record of improving students’
achievements, using innovative out-of-classroom programme and activities, and
making a difference in the students.
 Recognises teacher who overcomes challenges in order to positively impact
students in the competition.
SCSA Calendar: Important Dates
Date
Description
From
24 Jan –
8 Mar
Two types of workshops will be offered:
1) Creativity workshop
2) Technical workshop
(See next slide
for details)
Please fax Form W1 and Form W2 to us
31 Mar
Submission of Registration for SCSA & SCSA
(Schools) Competition- Form A
4 May
Report of Entries Submitted for SCSA & SCSA
(Schools) Competition - Form B
24-25 May
Toy Submissions to Science Centre
19 Jul
Tentative
SCSA Award Ceremony
SCSA Workshops
Creativity Workshops
(12 afternoon sessions:
2 to 5pm)
Technical Workshops
(12 afternoon sessions:
2 to 5pm)
7 Feb – 11 Feb (Mon to Fri)
24 Jan – 28 Jan (Mon to Fri)
21 Feb – 25 Feb (Mon to Fri)
14 Feb – 18 Feb (Mon to Fri)
7 Mar - 8 Mar (Mon to Tue)
28 Feb – 1 Mar (Mon to Tue)
Each school may select 1 session
per workshop, and bring up to 2
groups of students (4 students per
group)
FORM A
It is a registration form to SCSA and it
indicates whether you are taking part
in SCSA (schools) competition or only
the SCSA.
Tick here if you are organising
internal competition
Tick here if you are NOT
organising internal competition
but taking part in SCSA
(national)
FORM B – to report the no. of entries
The names of winners in the
internal competition. If you
have more than 20 winners,
attach additional sheet to this
form.
•Please give breakdown of
numbers on 3 diff categories.
•Do give an accurate figure.
•No minimum entries required.
•These numbers will determine the
number of certificates given, hence
impt to give accurate number so that all
participants would receive a certificate.
•30 minimum entries required to qualify
as internal competition.
Awards Ceremony & Exhibition 2011
 Held on 19 July 2011 tentatively at Science Centre
 Exhibition of winning entries
 SCSA Science Shows [19 and 20 July]
Statistics from 2010
 More than 110 primary schools took part in SCSA 2010
 44 schools organised the SCSA (Schools) Competition
 34 teachers received the Blue Ribbon Award
 4 teachers received the Diamond Award
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mr Norizam Bin Samsudin – Mayflower Primary
Mrs Sindy Koh – Yishun Primary
Ms Siti Mashitah Bte Yusoff – East Spring Primary
Mr Zulkarnain Bin Daud – Boon Lay Garden Primary
 Over 4000 toys received for the competition!
Important Points to Note
 Label all toys with provided sticker listing particulars of entries and
students (*photocopied copy of sticker allowed)
 Attach entry form (found in the leaflet) for each toy (*photocopied sticker allowed)
 Test toys repeatedly before submission
 All parts of the toy to be secured
 Send us your photos/videos of your School Competition!
 Secure packaging of toys
Examples of good packaging
More information and all necessary forms can be
found at www.science.edu.sg/scsa
Or email Charlene Yeo at
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 6425 2592