south pointe middle school 2015-2016. what is science olympiad (scioly)? science themed competitions...
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South Pointe Middle School
2015-2016
What is Science Olympiad (SCIOLY)?
Science themed competitions between schools
Grades K- 12Regional, State, and National
CompetitionIncreasing interest in science by
creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.
South Pointe MissionTo give all students an opportunity to develop an
interest, be engaged, explore, and learn different aspects of science outside the classroom. To develop a team from these students that will compete against other schools.
What are we looking for?Self- motivatedDedicatedEnergeticFast learnersGood test takers
SCIENCE LOVERS!!!!!
2015-2016 Division B Events
STUDY EVENTSAnatomy – Integumentary, skeletal, and muscularBio-Process Lab
Disease Detectives- Population Growth
Crave the WaveGreen Generation
Invasive Species
Dynamic Planet- OceanographyFossils
Meteorology- Everyday Weather
Reach for the StarsRoad Scholar
HANDS-ON/CHEMISTRY
Crime BustersFood Science
Experimental Design
Write It Do It
Picture This
ENGINEERING
Wind Power
Bridge BuildingScramblerElastic Launched Glider
Mission Possible
Bottle Rocket
Air Trajectory
Important dates for you to know
Student Informational Meeting- Thursday, August 27 from 2:30-3:00 pm in the PLTW room (D224)
Applications due Sept. 11, no donationTesting- Tues-Thurs. , Sept. 29-Oct.1 from 2:30- 3:30
Doesn’t determine for sure who will competeThere will be a Team A and B, Donation- $35
We will meet Thursdays and some Tuesdays from 2:20- 3:20
Applicationdue Friday, Sept. 11
For a better understanding of events, either google it or look it up on www.soinc.org
5 events TOTAL listed in order from 1- most want to do to 5- ok
* Look at the maximum for each columnBoth student and parent must sign the formTurn into Mrs. Dira (A143) or Ms. Muragishi
(D105) no later than Friday, Sept. 11
Testing
Be familiar for the first round of testing with the events
We will be having meetings until testing to help talk about the events and how to prepare.
Competitions
LA county Regionals- February 27, 2016Southern CA state- Tentatively Late March or
Early April at Canyon High School in Anaheim (around Spring Break)
Nationals- Universtity of Wisconsin, Stout - May 20-21, 2016, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Team members MUST BE AVAILABLE these days
What Does This Mean For South Pointe Students?
Take a look at the events and fill out an application – due Friday, Sept. 11
DO NOT TURN IN FEES ONLY APPLICATIONS
We will meet Thursdays and some TuesdaysWe will have another set of testing to determine
the competing teamWe will comprise a team of at least 15 members
that will go to competitions- Team members that compete will be announced
later on in the year
Tips
Look at the website- http://soinc.org/ Find information/tests under Event Info- 2014 Division B Events
Be PATIENT, READY, and FLEXIBLE!!!Feel free to email
Mrs. Dira at [email protected] Ms. Muragishi [email protected]
http://soinc.org/www.socalscioly.orgwww.lacountyscienceolympiad.com