Event Logistics Chart for 2014 - Science Olympiad

EST. HRS.EVENTBold are new for 2014 DIV ROOM TYPE PREP TIME(incl. setup)Sounds of Music - B B Three small rooms w/flattables and a larger roomfor warming up andregistration.Science Olympiad - 2014 Event Logistics ChartThis table is to be considered suggestive of things to keep in mind; site specific situations will need variationsMINIMUM SUGGESTED SUPPLIES HELPERS COMMENTS10-15 Pitch pipe or electronic equipment for determining pitch, possiblyoscilloscope, stopwatches to time the individual grading sessions,clipboards for the three judges, music stands.4-6 With several teams per hour have 3 teams of students in 3 separate rooms withthe judges moving from one room to the next. Judges should each judge theirown section, i.e.. physics questions (physics teacher), construction and pitch(physics teacher or tech teacher), and performance (music teacher). Considerelectronic testing devices for quality; it is very easy to go overtime, so keepgood watch of time. A fourth person is often needed to keep everyone on timeand organize teams moving in and out of rooms.Technical ProblemSolving - CC Lab 10-15 Different devices for making measurements—balance, stop watch,probes, etc.2-4 Potentially long set up; When using probes, students may need directions of howto use; will need many multiple set up stationsWater Quality - B/C B/C Biology lab or largeclassroomWheeled Vehicle - B B Wide, flat hallway orgym; area for impoundWrite It Do It – B/C B/C 2 adjacent large roomswith flat tables10-15 Enough copies of tests or questions at stations. Answer sheet forquick grading.2-4 Photogate timing system if possible; Tape to mark course;measuring tapes; stop watches; large mass balance; several #2unsharpened pencils with unused erasers12-20 Various identical supply bags: corks, beads, paper clips, indexcards, stickers, toys (Lincoln Logs, Legos, K'Nex, blocks, etc.) Useyour imagination.1-2 Better run as stations; pictures of some areas should be included; questionsshould include graphs and tables; Graphs, food webs, ecological pyramids, lifepatterns, sampling and population density, data from ecological studies are goodsources of process skill activities. Use strictly vocabulary questions sparingly2-4 Rope off the area to keep spectators away; do not tell distance until all devicesimpounded; consider two identical courses if many teams. Specify ahead oftime type of surface: vinyl, wood, etc. Smooth surface is paramount. Avoidtile floors with seams, uneven wooden floors, or concrete floors with largecracks.2-4 Will need at least 1 model for every 4-5 teams. Make sure supply bags areuniform. Setting up bags and building structures requires much time; Nospectators. Glass doors and windows to hallways should be covered. Developgood rubric for scoring.; 25-30 pieces should usually be maximum; do notmake object too complicated for completion; experiment with differentstructures; office and craft stores are good source of supplies; long time to scoreso schedule earlyTRY NOT TO SCHEDULE SAME TEAM AT SAME TIME FOR THESE EVENTS (may involve same students):For More Information About Coaches and Supervisor Sets ofSupplies for many events, see the official siteB EVENTS C EVENTS for Science Olympiad-approved kits:Meteorology and Dynamic Planet Write It Do It and Experimental Design Ward's Science -- https://www.wardsci.com/scienceolympiadWrite It Do It and Experimental Design Forensics, Chemistry Lab, Materials Science Search for "Science Olympiad" for the latest productsCrimebusters and Can't Judge a PowderWater Quality, Entomology, and Dynamic PlanetEntomology and Rocks & MineralsEntomology and Rocks & MineralsWater Quality, Entomology, and Dynamic PlanetCompound Machines and Circuit LabAnatomy, Heredity, and Disease Detectives GeoLogic Mapping, Dynamic Planet, and AstronomySimple Machines and Shock ValueAnatomy & Physiology, Designer Genes, and Disease DetectivesNote: Disease, Experimental Design and WIDI are likely to use some of same kids. Try not schedule all at same time for one team.DD can probably be a bit more flexible. But remember each of the above 3 events takes a long time to grade and should be scheduled early.SHOULD BE SCHEDULED EARLY IN THE DAYExperimental DesignDisease DetectivesWrite It Do ItFor more information about obtaining probes,sensors, photogates, calculators and other tech, usethe Texas Instruments Educator Loan Program:http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductMulti/support_borrowtitechnology.html