s^4-super summer science search™ contest study session #1 2015
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S^4 SUPER SUMMER SCIENCE SEARCH
STUDY SESSION #1
Sponsored by: Cupertino Library Foundation
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Welcome!
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AGENDA
THE PROMPTBRAINSTORMING PART 1 - LOCAL ISSUESMAYOR ROD SINKSBRAINSTORMING PART 2 - STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
BRAINSTORMING PART 3 - ENGINEERING, BIOLOGY, HUMANITIES
BREAK TIME - DO YOU NEED A PARTNER?QUESTIONS?
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PROMPT: Step 1. Choose an area of study
from these three choices:
● biology● Engineering● Humanities (i.e. arts, music, etc.)
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Step 2. Based on your selected area of study, choose one issue or problem at either the local, state, national, or international level that interests you.
PROMPT:
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Step 3: Do research within
the library’s online
databases based on your
topic.
PROMPT:
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Step 4. Describe your scientific solution in a report. include in the report your creative ideas on how to implement your solution.
PROMPT:
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Step 5. Format your presentation as if you were presenting to a community group, government agency, or corporation.
PROMPT:
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BRAINSTORMING PART 1
WORKING AT YOUR TABLE: THINK OF 10 LOCAL ISSUES OR PROBLEMS
THE FASTEST TABLES GET A PRIZE!
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REFINE YOUR ISSUE FROM A BROAD ONE TO SOMETHING MORE SPECIFIC
Broad issue: Bike SafetyNarrow it dowN: Eliminating head injuries from bike accidentsHow could science help?: Better engineered helmets, or system that prevents bike from moving if helmet not on and latched
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MAYOR ROD SINKS
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FIVE STATE ISSUES
FIVE NATIONAL ISSUES
FIVE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
REMEMBER: NARROW DOWN YOUR IDEAS
Brainstorming Part 2
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Brainstorming Part 3
Relate the topics your group came up with to:● Engineering● Biology● Humanities
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Break Time! 10 minutes
Mentoring TimeWhat do You or your team need help with today?
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Important resources:
WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/S4Contest
https://twitter.com/S4CLF
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KEY DATES: -Registration: May 1st- June 1st -June 1st: Contest Officially begins-Study Sessions on May 16, June 14 & 29, July 11 -August 1: Contest entries due by 11:59 P.M. PDT-August 10*: Winners are notified-August 16: Awards and Celebration*This date is subject to change
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HOW TO GET STARTED:
1.) Register for the contest using link on
CLF website.
2.) Get a FREE SCCLD library card (free to all Cupertino residents/ CUSD students).
3.) Explore your interests and pick a specific topic.
4.) Start your research with SCCLD databases.
5.) Attend the Study Sessions.
6.) Compile final documents.
7.) Turn it in by August 1st, 2015 (11:59 P.M. PDT)!
8.) Celebrate!!!
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STUDY SESSIONS
Dates & Locations:-Study Session #1: Saturday, May 16th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Quinlan Center-Study Session #2: Sunday, June 14, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Community Hall-Study Session #3: Friday, June 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Community Hall-Study Session #4: Saturday, July 11, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Community Hall
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STUDY SESSIONS
Themes:-Study Session #1: choosing your topic-Study Session #2: how to use the databases-Study Session #3: writing your report-Study Session #4: making a presentation
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Drawing!
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THANK YOU! SEE YOU JUNE 14!
Brought to you by the S^4 Task Force
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fun Quiz time!!