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Wredling’s 2013 Science OlympiadThursday, December 12, 2013 6-9 pm
Purpose of Science Olympiad
● To promote problem solving● To encourage teamwork● To make science learning more exciting and
engaging● To explore careers in science and
technology
Events offer this year at WMS
Study Events Building EventsExperimental Design BoomileverMetric Mastery Robo-CrossRocks & Minerals HelicoptersRoad Scholar Wheeled Vehicle Sounds of MusicWMS Mystery Architecture (6/7 only) Write It, Do It (6/7 only)
Choosing an event
● Select something that interests you● Find a partner● Think about what you already know--will this
event help you build on that knowledge?● Look at your calendar--some events require
more building and preparation time than others--select one that fits your schedule
Boomilever
Boomilever
● �A team of 2● �Build a wood and glue structure that will
attach to a vertical testing wall and hold the weight at a distance from the wall
● �Goggles will be provided and the testing apparatus
● �Scored by highest Efficiency Score which equals—Load Scored (g)/Mass of boomilever (g)
Experimental Design
● �Team of up to 3 students● �The team will design, conduct and report
the findings of an experiment during the competition
● �Rubric is provided for scoring
Helicopter
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Helicopter
● �Team of up to 2● �Construct and test a free flight rubber-
powered helicopter● �Must be 3 grams or more● �A flat balsa wood disc, large enough to
cover a dime, must be the upper most part of the helicopter
Metric Mastery
Metric Mastery
A team of 2 will estimate andthen measure objects in metricunits.The properties to be measured may include mass, volume, density, area, force, distance, time and temperature.
Robo-Cross
Robo-cross
● A team of up to 2● Teams design and build a robot capable of
performing certain tasks on a playing field provided at competition.
● Sample tasks, move: legos, AA batteries, ping-pong balls, tennis ball
● http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8O1tWiC7KE
Rocks and Minerals
Rocks and Minerals
● �A team of up to 2, will show knowledge of rocks & minerals by completing tasks at different stations.
● �Identification and answering questions about classification, properties and the rock cycle are the types of tasks
● �Students will need to prepare a three ring binder to bring to the event. Field guides are not required at Wredling and hand lens will be provided if needed.
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Sounds of Music
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Sounds of Music
○ A team of up to 2 will build two instruments, of any kind, based on a 12 tone tempered scale,○ They will perform a major scale,
a required melody and achosen melody with each instrument
Wheeled Vehicle
● A team of 2 will design, build and test one vehicle that uses a non-metallic, elastic material as its sole means of propulsion.
● The vehicle should travel a distance between 7 and 11 meters as quickly and accurately as possible.
Wheeled Vehicle
Road Scholar
○ �A team of up to 2 will respond to interpretative questions on state, internet or atlas maps and USGS topographic maps, or satellite images
○ �For the WREDLING event students are asked to bring a binder of notes
that they prepare and a calculator. (Protractors, rulers, symbol sheets and maps will be provided)
6/7th grade only Write It, Do It
○ �A team of 2 will effectively communicate with a colleague in writing by having their partner construct a device from this written description.
○ The task may involve Legos, pipe cleaners, straws, and other kitchen type items, Lincoln logs,
Knex, etc.
6/7th grade only Mystery Architecture
○ A team of 2 will build at the competition with the materials given.
○ Students will have a limited about of time and supplies to complete the task. Sample tasks could include making a bridge or tower to hold something or reach a certain length.
○○ This is a Wredling only event and not on
the national list for team competition .
For help on your event
● Check the www.soinc.org website
● Attend science club meetings after school
● Wredling webpage○ athletics and clubs○ Helpful hints
● Direct questions to Mrs.Martinez, room 225, [email protected]
● Due November 1 to your science teacher or Mrs. Martinez, Mrs.Zicherman, Mrs. Butt or Mrs. Michaels
○ Include your name! (team and science teacher)○ Use your creativity on a sheet of plain white regular
8 ½ by 11 paper with black ink.
○ This is our 19th annual WMS Olympiad
T-shirt contest
Quilt in LRCcreated byMrs. Akers from Olympiad shirts, the first 15 years.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
● At University of Illinois for the award ceremony!
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
● How many ways are there to solve a problem?
● Step up to a challenge—give Science Olympiad a try!
● Have fun and get involved!
Credit to: www.soinc.org
Thank You to All the Teachers Sponsoring Events!