Transcript Gulf Coast Regional Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad and Texas
New Tools for Teachers
New Opportunities for Students
What is Science Olympiad?
• An international nonprofit
organization dedicated to:
• Improving the quality of
science education.
• Increasing student
interesting in science and
science careers.
• Provides recognition of
students and teachers for
achievements in science
education.
Students prepare to test for Bridge Building
competition.
Science Olympiad Events
• The goals of Science Olympiad are accomplished thru
training workshops, and intramural, district, invitational,
regional, state, national and international tournaments.
• Students compete as individuals or as teams.
• Students prepare for competitions during the school
year.
• The Science Olympiad events are easily integrated into
current curriculum or serve well as an extracurricular
activity/club.
The Events
Events represent the
various science disciplines
such as biology, earth
science, chemistry, physics,
computers, music and
technology.
Students learn from failures as well as
successes.
A Balanced Approach
Events require:
• Knowledge of science facts
• Concepts
• Processes
• Skills
• Science Applications
• Teamwork
• Creativity
Overall Goals
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Capturing and retaining the
interest of students in science
and technology
Development of “Intellete” pride
for outstanding intellectual
performance
Enhancement of student selfesteem by giving a feeling of
belonging and accomplishment.
Enrichment of classroom
science programs
Strengthening of school spirit
Involvement of the community.
Objectives
• To bring science to life, to show how science works, to
emphasize problem solving aspects of science and the
understanding of science concepts.
• To expose students to real-life challenges of working
with a team, group planning and cooperation
• To make science education more exciting so students
will enroll in science courses, programs, fairs, and clubs.
• To attract more students to careers in science,
technology and science teaching.
Science Olympiad in Texas
• Science Olympiad in
Texas more than 12
years
• Texas A&M University
(College Station) hosts
Texas Science Olympiad
with 800+ students
competing.
• Regional qualifying
tournaments across
Texas
Students prepare to fly their balsa wood and
rice paper airplanes.
• Texas teams attend
Nationals.
Regional Competitions
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All Texas teams are expected to compete at a regional qualifying tournaments to
advance to State competition. We are happy to have eight regional hosting
competitions. Guidelines for the regional competitions are as follows:
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Each regional will host both a B and C division competition.
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These will be 'open boundary' regional's, so a team may select any of the
regional's that are offered.
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Each team must attend one regional to be considered for advancement to the
State competition -- they may only attend one regional.
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All teams from the same school must compete at the same regional. All teams
from the same school will also compete at the same time period for each event
(all have odd or all have even team numbers if teams assigned to odd/even
time periods).
Science Olympiad Programs
• K-6: Science Olympiad Fun
Day (non-competitive events
at your school) (on prior
request)
• 6-9: Science Olympiad Division
B Events (competitive)
• 9-12: Science Olympiad
Division C Events (competitive)
• Homeschool teams also
welcome.
Technical Writing
Getting Started
• Get Administration’s support
• Seek staff and parent
support
• Get familiar with events and
develop materials list
• Present Science Olympiad to
teachers and students
• Recruit a Team
The smiles of 7th Grade Winners.
Your New Team
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Register team
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Learn the events and rules
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Practice the Events
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Assign Fundraising
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Coordinate Support
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Prepare for competitions
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Publicity and acknowledgement
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Compete, regroup and review.
Sounds of Music Student
The Competitions
• Texas Science Olympiad - 2 days
at Texas A&M
• Regionals - held on Friday or
Saturday
• All day events
• Awards Ceremony
Future scientists study an unknown
substance at the Science Olympiad.
• Learning Experiences
• Fun!
Coach’s Training
• Texas Science Olympiad
Coach’s Clinic
• National Summer Institutes
• Local Summer Institutes
Fundraising
• Recruit parents to head up
fundraising efforts
• Conduct fundraising early to
supplies and materials can be
purchased before training need
• Involve team in activities
Trebuchet Event
• Involve community in
supporting team.
When to teach
Science Olympiad?
• Classroom Activity
• Special Class
• After-School Activity
• Combination Activity
Students ready their bridge for
structural testing.
The End