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Science Olympiad Summer Institute
Phoenix, AZ
July 15 - 19, 2013
One member will write a description of an
object and their partner will construct
the object from the description
 Science Practices
1. Asking questions
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational
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thinking
Constructing explanations
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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WHST.6-8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration
of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical
processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to
achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g.,
charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify
the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about
or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and
supports the information or explanation presented.
Same object and materials for all teams
 Commercial
 K’nex
 Lego
 Tinker Toys
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Raw Materials
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Straws
Pins
Popsicle sticks
Anything goes
Writing
 25 min
 Time not a factor
Doing
 20 min
 Time is used as a tie-breaker
Allowed
 Numerals
 Words
 Single letters
Abbreviations
 Must be defined
 At beginning
 1st time used
 No prepared abbreviations on labels
Not allowed
 Symbols
 Diagrams
 Drawings
Allowable Symbols
 printable punctuation marks/editing symbols on
a PC standard 101 keyboard
 Single key or single key w/ shift key
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Team that builds object nearest to the
original
Points are given for each piece of material
placed in proper connection and location
 Pieces connected correctly beyond the
incorrect connection will be given credit
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No penalty for unused parts
Tie-breaker - shortest time of construction
Scoring violations
 Unlabeled abbreviations
 Improper use of symbols or codes
Penalty – 1 % for each minor infraction
 Example
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Total possible score = 50
Initial team score = 45
# of infractions = 4
Final score = 43
 45 – (50 * .01) * 4 = 45 – (0.5*4) = 45 – 2 = 43
Practice, practice, practice
 Helps identify the best writer/doer
 Helps define rule system for writing
 Terminology
▪ Potential definitions
▪ Potential abbreviations
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Cardinal Points
 North
 East
 South
 West
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Compass Rose
Clock Face
Most tournaments do not provide one object/team
so…
 Students are not allowed to touch the object
 Almost impossible to measure distances exactly
so teams will need to estimate
 Metric is better than English
 Use fists or finger joints
Be clear and concise
 Do not use unnecessary words
 Cannot create “new” words
 Proper grammar is not critical
Partner must be able to make sense of what is
written
Writing
 If time is left read newly created
instructions and check for clarity
Doing
 If time is left check work
 Remember time is used as a tie-breaker