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
Welcome!
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?
PROMPT: Step 1. Choose an area of study
from these three choices:
● biology● Engineering● Humanities (i.e. arts, music, etc.)
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:
Step 3: Do research within
the library’s online
databases based on your
topic.
PROMPT:
Step 4. Describe your scientific solution in a report. include in the report your creative ideas on how to implement your solution.
PROMPT:
Step 5. Format your presentation as if you were presenting to a community group, government agency, or corporation.
PROMPT:
BRAINSTORMING PART 1
WORKING AT YOUR TABLE: THINK OF 10 LOCAL ISSUES OR PROBLEMS
THE FASTEST TABLES GET A PRIZE!
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
MAYOR ROD SINKS
FIVE STATE ISSUES
FIVE NATIONAL ISSUES
FIVE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
REMEMBER: NARROW DOWN YOUR IDEAS
Brainstorming Part 2
Brainstorming Part 3
Relate the topics your group came up with to:● Engineering● Biology● Humanities
Break Time! 10 minutes
Mentoring TimeWhat do You or your team need help with today?
Important resources:
WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/S4Contest
https://twitter.com/S4CLF
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
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!!!
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
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
Drawing!
THANK YOU! SEE YOU JUNE 14!
Brought to you by the S^4 Task Force
fun Quiz time!!