Checklist of all documents:
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Florida Regional
Directors Training Manual
Table of Contents
Finance and Billing Issues 3
Teacher and Team Needs 4
Schedule Creation 4
Team Numbers 6
Other Documents: 7
Final Email to Teachers 12
Day of Competition 14
Items needed in Teacher Packets and at Registration Desk 14
Arbitration Team 23
Event Supervisor Information and Packet 24
Student Assistant Handouts 34
Help Desk 36
Score Counseling: 37
Organizational Documents 43
Post Competition 52
Final Items After Competition 52
Directions: Each of the documents in this book are also in the file set that was set to the directors. Please review each document to change the date, place, location or other specific details to the needs of the local site. If there are any documents missing from the manual, please email Mike McKee at mckee_m@popmail.firn.edu or call at 407-920-6453
Finance and Billing Issues
❑ UCF takes a percentage of all charges for financing
• 8.15% of an expense
• 3% of Credit Card Payments
• 8.5% on income via checks or other methods
❑ Travel should be billed as an instructor fee but this will be taxed as income.
❑ UCF can purchase all items but food can only be purchased at Publix or Target.
❑ All items must be shipped to UCF
❑ Teams must call in any additional team registrations after the original registration takes place.
❑ Send info about event to UCF CE
❑ Keep a list of all expenses sent to UCF
❑ Regionals must submit an invoice for payment to UCF CE that is more than their expected registrations.
❑ Setup Budget
❑ Setup Registration System
❑ Setup ESUS
❑ DO SAFE form
❑ Arrange for janitorial
❑ Arrange for police or security if required.
Teacher and Team Needs
Schedule Creation
❑ Create schedule for teams
o Cluster numbers so there is an equal distribution of teams in each hour/event
o Example: In the Division B Schedule, each hour has 7.
▪ Assuming there will be a maximum of 42 teams in the competition for each division.
▪ Stagger like types of events into different blocks. For example, don’t schedule all the biology events at the same time.
▪ Self Scheduling will be done through the ESUS system on the FSO website. Access to setup can be given by Mike.
▪ For impound events, extend the time by 1 hour if there are a large number of teams.
▪ If there are fewer teams this schedule can be vastly modified.
❑ Determine the location for each event. Consult the rules to determine location needs.
❑ Determine locations for arbitration, coach/judge lounge, and other non-event needs. (See schedule 2 for an example of this at the bottom of the schedule.
❑ Send schedule to post on the state website.
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Team Numbers
|Division B |Division C |Block |
|B-01 |C-01 | |
|B-02 |C-02 | |
|B-03 |C-03 | |
|B-04 |C-04 | |
|B-05 |C-05 |Block 1 |
|B-06 |C-06 | |
|B-07 |C-07 | |
|B-08 |C-08 | |
|B-09 |C-09 | |
|B-10 |C-10 | |
|B-11 |C-11 | |
|B-12 |C-12 | |
|B-13 |C-13 |Block 2 |
|B-14 |C-14 | |
|B-15 |C-15 | |
|B-16 |C-16 | |
|B-17 |C-17 | |
|B-18 |C-18 | |
|B-19 |C-19 | |
|B-20 |C-20 | |
|B-21 |C-21 | |
|B-22 |C-22 | |
|B-23 |C-23 |Block 3 |
|B-24 |C-24 | |
|B-25 |C-25 | |
|B-26 |C-26 | |
|B-27 |C-27 | |
|B-28 |C-28 | |
|B-29 |C-29 | |
|B-30 |C-30 | |
|B-31 |C-31 | |
|B-32 |C-32 |Block 4 |
|B-33 |C-33 | |
|B-34 |C-34 | |
|B-35 |C-35 | |
|B-36 |C-36 | |
|B-37 |C-37 | |
|B-38 |C-38 | |
|B-39 |C-39 | |
|B-40 |C-40 | |
|B-41 |C-41 |Block 5 |
|B-42 |C-42 | |
|B-43 |C-43 | |
|B-44 |C-44 | |
|B-45 |C-45 | |
|B-46 |C-46 | |
|B-47 |C-47 | |
|B-48 |C-48 | |
|B-49 |C-49 | |
|B-50 |C-50 |Block 6 |
|B-51 |C-51 | |
|B-52 |C-52 | |
|B-53 |C-53 | |
|B-54 |C-54 | |
❑ It is strongly recommended that you have no more than 7 teams per block.
❑ Assign team numbers.
o Group team numbers so that multiple teams from the same school receive a number in the same cluster.
❑ Example – if two teams register from Main High School, both schools would be assigned a number from one block, for example, both are assigned C-10 and C-11, both of which are in Block 2.
❑ Email all teams with information. Sample Email is below: (filename: Email Team Numbers.doc)
Other Documents:
Before competition
❑ Directions to competition site
❑ Items to be turned in on morning of competition:
o Checklist for Coaches (filename Coaches Checklist on day of FSO.docx)
o Code of Conduct Form (filename condcode.doc)
o Final Registration Form (filename finalreg.doc)
o Website and Press Release Form (filename press release.doc)
o Emergency Contact Sheet (filename Emergency Contact Sheet.docx)
❑ Email of directions to teacher (filename email final letter with packet.doc)
❑ Helpful items onsite
o Garbage bags
o Tents
o Glue guns, supplies
o Twitter Link
❑ Make sure W9 is up to date and send a request invoice for expected number of teams going to regionals for payment purposes
❑ Order Medals and Trophies from State
❑ Begin to arrange for event supervisors
❑ Turn off sprinklers
❑ Arrange for Janitorial
❑ Reserve rooms
❑ Set a date
❑ Setup ESUS online
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
CODE OF CONDUCT
Dear Coaches:
Please direct students to read, to discuss, and to sign the following Code of Conduct. This document must be returned on the day of the competition.
Student participants are expected to compete in tournament events with an honest effort to follow the rules and spirit of the competition. The goal of the competition is to give one's best effort while displaying honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.
Students, coaches, and parents are expected to display courtesy and respect toward Olympiad officials, other teams, and guests of the Olympiad. Please remember all officials are volunteer specialists in their field and should be extended every courtesy.
Failure to show honesty and/or courtesy by a participant, coach, or guest of the team may result in disqualification of the team from that event and/or from the entire competition.
STUDENT SIGNATURES
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I have read and discussed the above document with my team _________________________.
Coaches Signature
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET
(Turn in this form at the registration desk on the morning of the competition)
TEAM NUMBER:____________________________
SCHOOL ___________________________________
TEACHER NAME ________________________________
TEACHER CELL PHONE __________________________ Do you accept text messages? YES or NO
Please list all adults/chaperones who are attending trip and cell phone numbers. This form will be given to the Help Desk and used if there is an emergency or other important information is needed to be distributed.
|Name of Adult/Chaperone |Cell Phone Number |Accept Text Messages (YES |
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PRESS AND WEBSITE RELEASE FORM
Date: ________________
I __________________________________________________________ (Talent)
(Print name)
do hereby grant Florida Science Olympiad, INC (Producer) their affiliations, associations, exhibitors and distributers the full unrestricted right to the use of my picture, voice and likeness in multimedia presentations.
Florida Science Olympiad State Tournament (Program Name)
Talent also agrees to hold Producer Florida Science Olympiad, INC., their affiliations, association, exhibitors, distributors, properties and assets harmless in all litigations regarding this agreement and participation in the above mentioned program and its content.
Talent: _______________________________________________________
Signature
Parent or Guardian, for students under age 18:__________________________________________
Signature
Producer: Florida Science Olympiad, INC
Final Registration
SUBMIT THIS FORM AT REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
On the day of the Florida Science Olympiad Tournament, coaches must first submit a final registration form which identifies the team members. This list is used to verify names submitted for final awards. NOTE: There may not be more than FIVE 9th Graders on Div. B or SEVEN 12th Graders on Division C.
Team Name _____________________________________________ Coach _________________________________________________________
Hosting School Name _____________________________________ Team Number ____________________
| |Student |Address |City/Zip |Grade |Student Signature |
| |________________________ |____________________________ |____________________________ |______ |______________________ |
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I certify that all the above students are active members of our school and the grade levels are appropriately indicated with the appropriate limits for 9th grade on Div. B and 12th grade on Div. C.
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Principal's Signature Coach's Signature
Final Email to Teachers
January 31, 2014 Your school number is «Team_ID»
Dear «Name»:
The Florida Science Olympiad is quickly approaching! I hope all your plans are moving forward smoothly in preparation for the competition. To help with preparations, I have included a set of forms and information you will need to make your trip a successful one:
On the website (Competition Prep Page), you should find:
REQUIRED FORMS FOR REGISTRATION -
← Tournament Roster Registration form
← Web Page and Press Authorization Forms
← Code of Student Conduct
← Coaches Checklist
← Emergency Contact Sheet
Other Handouts:
← Copy of the Competition Schedule
← Directions to the competition site
← Map of the events at the competition site
← Arbitration Form
← Scoring Policy
The first event starts at 9:00AM. Impound starts at 9:00AM. Each school must be present at the event during its assigned time and must be present at the beginning of the time period. For example school B-04 must be at Awesome Aquifers at 9:00 a.m. Late entrants will not be allowed. In an effort to remain consistent with other states and the national competition, the schedule was posted in advance in an effort to help you avoid scheduling conflicts when assigning your students to different events. Keep in mind that in engineering events, you can have another student cover for the one who built the device. This gives you more flexibility in scheduling some students. No schedule changes are available. Coaches will meet with at 8:10 in HEC 125
Complete the following checklist prior to arriving at the competition:
❑ MOST IMPORTANT: Be sure students know your team number for the Science Olympiad. Your school number is «Team_ID». MAKE SURE THEY KNOW THIS! Each student will be given a wrist bracelet which must be worn throughout the day. Your school number is printed on this bracelet.
❑ Complete the Tournament Team Registration form
Please write down the student's name, home address, and signature on the form. This will be turned in on the day of the competition
❑ Look closely at the schedule for impounded devices.
If an event supervisor indicates there is a violation on the device, the student can fix it PRIOR to the close of the impound time period (9:50 am). The judge will not indicate what is specifically wrong, just that there is a violation.
❑ Have students read and sign the Florida Science Olympiad Code of Conduct.
Please inform them that cheating, or perceptions of cheating will be dealt with strictly and immediately. This document will be turned in on the day of the competition. Use of cell phones is not permitted in any event. Be sure to read the section of your coach’s manual for more information.
❑ Distribute one copy of the Web Page and Press Authorization Form to each student.
Students DO NOT have to sign this form, but if they do, pictures taken of them can be placed on our web site for promotional purposes. Also, several media outlets, including your hometown newspaper have been contacted to promote your school's participation. Only students who have signed this form are permitted to be photographed or interviewed. The form will be kept on file.
These will be turned in on the day of the competition.
❑ EVENT SCHEDULE and CAMPUS MAPS:
Go to the Florida Science Olympiad website and obtain the schedule and a copy of our campus map indicating the location of each event. Please make necessary copies to share with your students. You will receive a pack of 16 maps and schedules in your registration packet.
❑ Self Scheduling:
Go to the Florida Science Olympiad website and click on ESUS (Event Sign Up System) to self schedule the events that are self scheduled. The website contains in the times and dates when the system opens and closes.
Food is available in the Student Union. Students should bring money for food. If you are driving into town, you can avoid stopping on the way since breakfast will be available when you arrive.
On the day of the competition, please arrive at school no later than 8:00 am. A registration table will be set up inside Engineering 3 Atrium. The coaches meeting will be at 8:10 am in CREOL 103. There will be a general assembly of everyone in the ENG3 Atrium at 8:30 am for the Welcome Show. After this time, students should immediately drop off all devices which need to be impounded. Students will have until 9:50 to impound devices. Any student can impound a device. It does not have to be the student scheduled to compete in that event.
All events will conclude by 3:50 pm and the Awards Show will begin as soon as possible in the ENG3 Atrium. We have plenty of room for all who participated during the day. But if you must leave, please feel welcome to do so PRIOR to the start of the Awards Show. The Awards Show is optional. PLEASE do not walk out of the awards show until all awards have been given. Individual team results for each event will be available at the conclusion of the awards show.
I hope everyone has a fun day! This is a great opportunity for students to shine in the arena of academics! Good luck to everyone!
Day of Competition
Items needed in Teacher Packets and at Registration Desk
❑ Signs (filename Coaches Check In Sign.docx)
❑ Checklist (1 per each school) (filename Checklist on day of FSO.doc)
❑ Label each envelope with (filename Mailing Label for Coach Name, Division, School – Access.docx)
o Coach Name
o Team Number
o School/Team Name
❑ Mailing Label Envelope Contents (filename Mailing Label Envelope Contents – Coaches 5160 Label.docx)
o Is a checklist of all materials that should be in the envelope)
❑ Schedule (16)
❑ Map of event locations on campus (16)
❑ Arbitration Forms (2) (filename arbitration form.doc)
❑ Wrist Bands (15)
❑ Evaluation Form Student (15) (recommended as online form) (filename Tournament Feedback Form.doc)
❑ Evaluation Form Teacher (1) (recommended as online form) (filename Tournament Feedback Form.doc)
❑ Certificate of Excellence for Students (15) (filename Certificate of Excellence Student.doc)
❑ Certificate of Appreciation for Teachers (1) (filename Certificate of Appreciation Teacher.doc)
❑ Promotional Materials for College or University (optional)
o Summer Camps
o Coaches Conference
❑ Food Vendor Map
❑ Form for teams to sign that they received the wristbands and packet (filename Signature Verification Form.docx.)
❑ Garbage Bags (filename Garbage Signs.docx)
❑ Advertise Twitter
❑ Have sprinklers turned off
❑ For printing purposes – In one word document place the following:
o Multiply this number by the number of B and by the number of C
▪ Schedules – 16 pages
▪ Maps – 16 pages
o Certificates of Excellent for Students – 15 pages
❑ Make extra copies of:
o Maps
o Schedules
o Arbitration forms
Check in Procedures
|Team #: _______ |INSTRUCTIONS: |
| |Arrive between 7:00 – 8:00 am |
| |Go to registration table. |
| |Have this document available. |
| |Attach it to the following documents: |
|Teacher: ________________ | |
|Team Name: _____________________________ | |
DO YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING?
PLEASE ATTACH THEM IN THIS ORDER:
_____THIS DOCUMENT WITH YOUR TEAM NUMBER AND COACH’S NAME.
_____FINAL REGISTRATION FORM, SIGNED BY THE COACH AND THE PRINCIPAL.
_____CODE OF CONDUCT SIGNED BY STUDENTS AND COACH.
_____WEB PAGE/PRESS RELEASE FORMS: ONE FOR EACH PERSON
_____ EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET
You will receive an envelope with:
_____15 WRISTBANDS WITH TEAM NUMBERS
_____SCHEDULES
_____MAPS
When you arrive at _____________ we will:
• STAPLE ALL OF THESE FORMS TOGETHER WITH THIS SHEET ON TOP.
• GIVE YOU A REGISTRATION PACKET.
• MAKE SURE EACH STUDENT HAS A WRISTBAND WITH YOUR TEAM # PRINTED ON IT. You will sign a form to verify.
• REMIND TEAMS OF THE COACHES’S MEETING AT 8:10 IN ____________
• IMPOUND LASTS UNTIL 9:50AM
• CHOOSE A SITE FOR CAMP OUTSIDE AROUND CAMPUS. TEAMS SHOULD CHOOSE SPACE TO MEET/LEAVE BELONGINGS.
REMEMBER:
• Please bring along supplies to clean up your camp site (garbage bags)
• Bring along supplies to make any last minute repairs to your devices.
• Remind parents that they can observe but allow the students to compete without interference.
• Only students can arbitrate an event supervisor ruling.
Garbage Bags – Fill ‘em up, bring ‘em back!
Yep – that is right, help us keep the campus clean! Use the bags to collect the garbage but don’t leave them in the room or at the event site. Bring ‘em back!
To HEC 101 that is!
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Garbage Bags – Fill ‘em up, bring ‘em back!
Yep – that is right, help us keep the campus clean! Use the bags to collect the garbage but don’t leave them in the room or at the event site. Bring ‘em back!
To HEC 101 that is!
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FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD APPEAL FORM
ONLY STUDENTS MAY INITIATE AN APPEAL
|Your Event _____________________________________________ Division _____ Team Number ________ |
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|STUDENTS: Tell us what rule/procedure you feel was violated? (Cite specific page # and paragraph from manual) |
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|Students’ Signatures Appealing Coach’s Signature w/ Phone # |
|Event Supervisor’s Opinion (Please do not interrupt judging) |
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|Arbitrator’s Resolution: (The decision of the arbitrators is final) |
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RETURN FORM TO HELP DESK. DECISION POSTED 1 HOUR AFTER AT HELP DESK.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING AN APPEAL
REMEMBER: Event judges are extremely busy during the competition. Please do not interfere with an event while others are competing. Only students may file an appeal and talk with the appeals committee. No parents or teachers.
1. MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH THE EVENT SUPERVISOR (JUDGE) BEFORE SUBMITTING A WRITTEN APPEAL.
2. THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN TO HELP DESK WITHIN 1 HOUR AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT. IF CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENT FILING WITHIN THIS TIME LIMIT, THE APPEALS COMMITTEE MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION, ACCEPT A LATE APPEAL.
3. PLEASE BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR APPEAL. BE SURE TO IDENTIFY THE EXACT RULE/PROCEDURE THAT YOU FEEL WAS NOT FOLLOWED. APPPEALS THAT ARE GENERAL IN NATURE MAY BE REJECTED BY THE APPEALS COMMITTEE. THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OFFICIAL COACH OF THE TEAM.
4. THE EVENT SUPERVISOR (JUDGE) MUST SIGN THIS FORM BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE APPEALS COMMITTEE. HE/SHE MAY ENTER HIS/HER RESPONSE ON THIS FORM, OR ENTER THE TIME NOTIFIED AND RESPOND TO THE APPEALS COMMITTEE BEFORE THE FINAL SCORING FOR THE EVENT IS COMPLETED.
5. THE DECISION OF THE APPEALS COMMITTEE IS FINAL.
TOURNAMENT Feedback Form
Since you participated in Florida Science Olympiad, we would like your comments to help us make next year’s competition even better.
Check one of the following
Are you a:
____ Teacher/Coach ____ Student Spectator
____ Student competitor ____ Adult Spectator
____ School official
For teachers/coaches/adults
Can you recommend anyone to help supervise an event next year?
Name/ address/ phone/ E-mail address
Facilities Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Suggestions:
Communication
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Suggestions:
Events Rules and Operations
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Suggestions:
COACHES: Would your students enjoy taking home an official Florida Science Olympiad t-shirt for participating?
YES or NO
Would you register your team to participate in a Fall Open Invitational Competition that will allow an unlimited number of students to compete in any event and meet with judges and Olympiad directors to learn tips and techniques for competition? This workshop would put your students in the mind of the event supervisors. Cost = about $15-25/student.
YES or NO
Are there any other suggestions that you would like to make to improve the competition for next year? If so, please list them. (Use the back, if needed)
RETURN TO THE HELP DESK
Student’s Feedback Form
NAME: ______________________________
SCHOOL: ___________________________
1. How many students were on your team? ________________
2. How many events did you enter? ________________
3. Upon reflections, how would you rate the overall experience? (Circle one.)
5 4 3 2 1
Excellent all right poor
4. Please make a statement regarding how you felt about the value of the Florida Science Olympiad.
5. Please make a statement regarding the impact the Florida Science Olympiad has had on your attitude about science, your classroom work, your school, etc.
6. Survey your teammates and describe which event they liked the most and why.
7. Survey your teammates and describe which event they liked the least and why.
8. What job do you want to have when you are finished with school? _______________________
9. Would you be interested in attending a Science Olympiad competition in the fall in which you can compete in any event that you like and be able to learn tips and techniques from the judges that will help you to do better next year at Science Olympiad? This competition will allow you to see things from the eyes of the judges and directors.
YES or NO (circle one)
10. Would you like to receive an official Science Olympiad t-shirt next year to wear back to your school?
YES or NO (circle one)
11. Ask your teammates about other events. Which other events did they like? Which other events did they dislike? Were any events unfair? You may list these on the back.
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Exploring the World of Science
Presents this
AWARD of EXCELLENCE
to
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for participation in
Florida Science Olympiad
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(date)
|________________________ |________________________ |________________________ |
|Mike McKee | | |
|State Director |Regional Director |Coach |
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Exploring the World of Science
Presents this
AWARD of APPRECIATION
to
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
for contributing guidance, inspiration, and support to the
Florida Science Olympiad
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Date
|________________________ |_______________________ |________________________ |
|Mike McKee | | |
|State Director |Regional Director |Coach |
Arbitration Team
❑ Program
o Map of School
o Schedule
o Donors List
o Flyers for summer camps, other promotions on campus
❑ Evaluation Form – Teacher (Tournament Feedback Form) (filename: Tournament Feedback Form.doc)
❑ Evaluation Form – Student (SAME as above.) (filename: Tournament Feedback Form.doc)
❑ Certificate of Appreciation
❑ Copy of rules for each member
❑ Copy machine
Event Supervisor Information and Packet
❑ Prior to competition:
o Prepare PowerPoint with information to train event supervisors. (filename Judges Training Session.pptx and pdf.)
▪ How to prepare event
▪ Responsibilities of an event supervisor
▪ Arrange meeting 3-4 weeks prior to competition
❑ Final Email to event supervisor with information about competition (filename Judges Final Email, 3 Days Prior to Event.docx)
❑ Packet:
o Mailing Label Envelope Contacts (filename Mailing Label Envelope Contacts – Judges 5160 Label.docx)
o General scoring procedures and policies (filename Judges Event Procedures and Policies.docx)
o Envelope with (filename Mailing label – 2011 Events, Division.docx)
▪ Name of event
▪ Division
o Copy of Rules
o Schedule
o Map of locations
o Evaluation for event supervisors (Optional and online recommended) (filename: Event Supervisor Evaluation.doc)
o Microsoft Excel Scoring Spreadsheet (Use current Excel Spreadsheet from Nationals)
▪ Fill out with team names
▪ Fill out with scoring criteria
• For example if there are 30 teams (n), all teams are ranked. First place receives one point, second place receives two points, third place receive three points. Last place receives 30 points.
• All ties at all places are broken.
• Ties broken according to the rules
• If a team does not show for the event, they receive n+1 or in this case, 31 points.
• If a team is disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct, they receive n+2 or 32 points.
• There can be multiple ties at last place and beyond.
• There could be a gap between “last place for the event” and 30th place.
o For example, if only 24 teams show up for the competition, the team that gets last place in the event will receive 24 points.
o Then there will be a gap to 30th place, with 6 teams receiving 31 points.
o Score Card Winners on cardstock (filename Scorecard Winners.doc)
▪ Labels for Winners Cards with:
• Name of event
• Division
o Event Supervisor Checklist (filename Checklist for Judges.doc)
o Web Release Form (filename Press Release.doc)
o Contact List for help, with phone numbers (filename Help Desk and Contacts.doc)
❑ Room signs with Name of Event (filename Rooms signs.docx)
o Tape for sign or Fun Tack
o Plastic sleeve for sign
o Sponsors printed on signs
❑ Certificate of Appreciation (filename: Certificate of Appreciation Judges.doc)
❑ Spirit Award Winners Document (filename: Spirit Award Winners.doc, Spirit Award Nomination.doc)
❑ Nametags
❑ Lunch for Event Supervisors
❑ Meal Coupon for Event Supervisors and volunteers (filename Meal Coupon.docx)
❑ Polo shirts or other giveaway’s for judges
❑ For printing purposes – In one word document place the following:
o Place all these in 1 document in this order
o Copy of Rules, alternated with the following:
▪ Scoring Procedures
▪ Schedule
▪ Map of locations
▪ Blank Scoring Sheet (filename: Use current Excel Spreadsheet from Nationals)
▪ Sign In Sheets for Teams (filename: Event Student Signin Sheet.docx)
▪ Event Supervisor Checklist (filename Checklist for Judges.doc)
▪ Web Release Form (filename Press Release.doc)
▪ Contact List for help, with phone numbers (filename Help Desk and Contacts.doc)
▪ Room signs with Name of Event (filename Rooms signs.docx)
SAMPLE EMAIL:
Hi All,
Just a final email about preparing for the competition for this weekend:
1. Parking is free. Park only in C-1, C-2 or Garage C. Do not park in 24 Hour Reserved Parking Slots.
2. Please be on campus before the meeting at 8:10 am to set up rooms. You can come to campus the evening before to prepare if you would like. Let me know if you would like to do this.
3. Be in HEC 101 at 8:10 am for a quick meeting. Pick up your event packet there.
4. If you have previously arranged for supplies, they will outside CREOL A207 for you to pick up.
5. If you have only tests or copies, we will have them in HEC 101.
6. If you are not on the list below, you will need to either have all your copies (47 for Division C, 54 for Division B) plus an extra copy of the answer key for you in the morning.
7. If you are not on the supply list below, you will need to have all the supplies necessary to run your event. (We have supplies that are available, but are past the point that we can organize them for you. You are more than welcome to get supplies needed at UCF.)
8. If you need to purchase supplies let me know so we can determine a budget. Please keep all receipts for purchased items.
9. We will have white polo shirts for all judges to wear for the competition.
10. We will have a refreshments in the morning and lunch for all judges. (Use lunch tickets provided at meeting to obtain lunch.)
11. There will be a few observers who are interested in running a regional competition next year. When they identify themselves, please allow them full access to the events. Adults and teachers are not allowed full access.
The following events have had items prepped here for you and will need to be picked up in CREOL A207
Balloon Launch Glider
Boomilever
Circuit Lab
Electric Vehicle
Experimental Design – except ice, dry ice.
Forensics – Judge prepared
Mystery Architecture
Physics Lab – judge prepared
Robo-Cross
Robot Ramble
Science Crime Busters – only Calcium Carbonate
Scrambler
Simple Machines – Partial supplies only.
Sounds of Music
Tower Building
Trajectory
Wright Stuff
Write It, Do It – Judge has Legos
The following have copies that were made and will be either in the supplies or if you have no supplies, will be in HEC 101:
Boomilever– Score Sheet
Electric Vehicle– Score Sheet
Forensics
Herpetology
Physics Lab
Robot Ramble – Score Sheet
Sounds of Music – Score Sheet
Wright Stuff– Score Sheet
Write It Do It– Score Sheet
Amphibians and Reptiles
Balloon Launch Glider– Score Sheet
Meteorology
Robo Cross– Score Sheet
Scrambler– Score Sheet
Tower Building– Score Sheet
Trajectory– Score Sheet
Thanks for volunteering and see you this Saturday!
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Event Supervisor Procedures
1. Student Entry into event:
a. Each Student will wear a wristband with team number on it.
b. Have student sign in on the Event Student Sign In Sheet
c. Both students must have same number, and be in the event when assigned. (it is your discretion if you let a student in at a different hour than assigned.)
d. Begin the event and supervise.
e. Score the test sheets/labs/event throughout the day. Organize by rank as the day progresses.
2. At the end of the day:
a. Place test sheets/lab work in Rank Order, 1st Place on Top
b. Make sure raw score is visible at the top.
c. Fill out Scoring Sheet – either on the computer or on the worksheet.
d. DO NOT ADJUST THE NUMBER OF TEAMS. Whatever is on the Scoring Sheet for place calculation, do not adjust. Keep in mind that the number of teams is different than the team numbers. (A team can be assigned B-52, yet, there may only 47 teams.)
e. If there are fewer teams that show up for your event, also do not adjust the maximum number of teams. Follow the place calculation on the Scoring Sheet.
f. Be prepared to READ ALOUD the results of the RAW SCORES, RANK, and TEAM NUMBERS directly from the event sheets when you meet with a score counselor.
3. Event Conduction and Preparation
a. Think about the materials you need, and how last minute substitutions can be made.
b. Be flexible and prepared for supply problems.
c. If there are material problems, we will work to fix the problem immediately. Contact the help desk.
d. The Tournament Director will make the final call on whether an event is cancelled.
e. If any team is in danger of a disqualification, only make the final determination after they have completed their event, to the degree that they are able. Do not pull any team in the middle of their event. Counsel them after they have finished.
4. Be kid friendly! Students work very hard to prepare. Offer advice, make allowances for their age, and yet hold firm to the rules. Counsel where necessary but be aware that the get excited and may step over the line in the excitement of the competition. Your judgment is essential to determine if they are intentionally violating the spirit of the rules, or if they are just getting caught up in a moment of excitement.
5. For the competition, if a team would like to reschedule, you may permit it, but it is your complete discretion.
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Checklist for Science Olympiad Event Supervisors (ES)
ES Name: _______________________________________________ ES’s: Bring this to Scoring Room
Event Name: _____________________________________________ DIVISION: ________________
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|YES |NO |Score Counselor Name _____________________ |Verify |
| | |Did you EXPLAIN how raw score ranking is derived (as high score, low score, or shortest time)? | |
| | |ALL TIES are broken, when appropriate. | |
| | |Method for breaking ties is explained on Scoring Sheet or answer key. | |
| | |Were there any DISQUALIFIED TEAMS? And if so, did you TELL the team that they were disqualified. | |
| | |Does each disqualified team have a detailed explanation? | |
| | |Did you VERIFY scores for NO SHOWS – each should have appropriate rank? | |
| | |Are the EVENT RAW SCORES transferred properly onto Score Sheet? | |
| | |Does the RANKING correspond to the raw scores? | |
| | |Did you collect all worksheets, answer sheets, tests, and student answer sheets and placed in Rank Order, with FIRST PLACE | |
| | |on top? | |
| | |Will you be prepared to READ ALOUD to the Score Counselor the following information from student work: TEAM NUMBER, RAW | |
| | |SCORE, RANK | |
| | |Did you have the Event Supervisor READ ALOUD to you the following information from student work: TEAM NUMBER, RAW SCORE, | |
| | |RANK | |
| | |VERIFY TEAM ID # AND TEAM NAME for 3rd, 2nd, & 1st places on all forms. Are they legible? | |
| | |Did you SIGN the SCORE SHEET? | |
| | |Did you use the ELECTRONIC version of EXCEL? (If you did the paper copy of the form select NO.) – if Yes, proceed to Score | |
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| | |Did you verify that the room is clean and returned to its original condition and is ready for the teachers and classes on | |
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Score Counselor: Did you:
❑ Collect all paper work in RANK order
❑ Have ES READ ALOUD and VERIFY all information above (When this is skipped, we see the most
errors in score verification. This must not be skipped!)
❑ VERIFY that scores were tabulated correctly by randomly selecting several worksheets?
❑ Make corrections to any errors and verify that the scoring sheets have been adjusted.
Score Counselor: Please INITIAL: ____________
EVENT SUPERVISOR
EVALUATION FORM
Event: _________________________________ Division: ___________________________
Judge’s Name: __________________________ *Organization: _______________________
Phone (W): _____________________________ *Phone (H): _________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________
______ I would like to help at next year’s tournament.
*denotes optional information needed for this survey.
Note: Do not forget to submit an edited copy of the event rules with any recommended changes. We need your feedback to continue to improve the Science Olympiad Program. Please respond frankly and return this form with your score sheets to the Tournament Headquarters or to the Tournament Director.
Thank you for your assistance at this year’s tournament.
*denotes optional information needed for this survey.
Rate the following statements on a scale of 1-5. Low High
*1. The tournament as a whole. 1 2 3 4 5
*2. Communication from Directors/Training for Science Olympiad. 1 2 3 4 5
*3. Rules clarity as measured by coaches questions 1 2 3 4 5
and competitors’ expectations.
*4. Facilities (rooms, materials supplied, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
*5. Assistants who were assigned. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Was there any part of your event that the majority of students had difficulty completing?
7. Supervising a Science Olympiad event is a lot of work. Why do you do it?
8. Why do you feel students should participate in the Science Olympiad Program?
9. List any results or student reactions that were particularly rewarding for you or students who have participated in Science Olympiad.
10. Do you have suggestions for rule modifications for your event?
11. Are you interested in writing the questions for your event next year? YES or NO
12. Can you recommend anyone to help supervise an event next year?
a. Name/ address/ phone/ E-mail address
THANKS AGAIN!! THE STUDENTS APPRECIATE YOUR TIME.
Help Desk and Contacts:
Help Desk Main Number in HEC, 101: 407-882-0128
• Scoring
• Arbitration
• Headquarters
For NON-EMERGENCY Event Related Issues, contact Help Desk. The following will be radioed:
Jason Gilley
Bldg. 45, Business Admin 1
|Amphibians and Reptiles |BA 110 |
|Herpetology |BA 110 |
|Anatomy |BA 115 |
|Health Science |BA 116 |
|Crave the Wave |BA 121 |
|Disease Detectives |BA 122 |
|Circuit Lab |BA 126 |
|Oceanography |BA 146 |
|Reach for the Stars |BA 147 |
|Astronomy |BA 147 |
|Meteorology |BA 205 |
|Road Scholar |BA 206 |
|Science Word |BA 207 |
|Five Star Science |BA 209 |
|Ecology |BA 218 |
|Metric Mastery |BA 220 |
|Rocks and Minerals |BA 221 |
|Write It, Do It |BA 225 |
Bldg. 40/91, Engineering I/ II
|Robo-Cross |ENG 2 Atrium |
|Tower Building |ENG 2 Atrium |
|Boomilever |ENG 2 Atrium |
Bldg. 53, CREOL
|Physics Lab |CREOL 102 |
|Simple Machines |CREOL 103 |
|Mystery Architecture |CREOL A214 |
|Scrambler |Hall Elevator |
|Electric Vehicle |Middle Hall |
Bldg. 116, OUTSIDE HEC/CREOL
|Trajectory |HEC Outside |
Vivian Gottesman
Bldg. 20, Biology
|Science Crime Busters |BL 206 |
|Cell Biology |BL 211 |
Bldg. 12, Math and Physics
|Experimental Design |MAP 338 |
|Forensics |MAP 339 |
Bldg. 5, Chemistry
|Food Science |Chem 108 |
|Chemistry Lab |Chem 109 |
|Bio-Process Lab |Chem 304 |
Bldg. 116, Harris Engineering Center
|Arbitration 1 |HEC 101 |
|Judges Meeting |HEC 101 |
|Fermi Questions |HEC 102 |
|Remote Sensing |HEC 103 |
|Protein Modeling |HEC 104 |
|Sounds of Music |HEC 125 |
|Robot Ramble |HEC Atrium by 125 |
Bldg. 21, Education Complex
|Balloon Launch Glider |Ed Gym |
|Wright Stuff |Ed Gym |
Terrell Hodges – Food and Logistical – 407- 927-1964
Photography - 407-267-2722
Mike McKee – Overall and Emergencies – 407-920-6453
UCF Police – Opening Rooms 407-823-5555
Student Assistant Handouts
❑ Student assistant checklist (filename Checklist for Florida Science Olympiad Student Assistants.doc)
❑ Phone Number Contact Sheet Help Desk and Contacts.doc
❑ List of judges, events and location
❑ List of teachers, emails, cell phone numbers and schools
❑ Schedule
❑ Map of event sites
❑ Certificate of appreciation
❑ Name tags
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|Checklist for Florida Science Olympiad | |
|Student Assistant – DATE | |
Your Name:
Your Event:
Room #
At the end of the day, collect the following items for your event:
❑ Score Sheets for each team, placed in order by RANK (1, 2, 3, etc)
❑ ALL blank tests & question sheets
❑ Answer Key
❑ Event Door Sign
❑ All materials placed in event supply box and put near door.
❑ Miscellaneous items such as lost & found
❑ INITIAL “Student Check-in completed” on SCORE SUMMARY SHEET..
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE HAVE BEEN COLLECTED AND RETURNED TO PROPER LOCATIONS. ANY SPILLS OR CLEANUPS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY EVENT ROOM HAS BEEN RETURNED ITS PROPER CONDITION. ANY PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO AN EVENT SUPERVISOR. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL NECESSARY SIGNATURES TO EARN CAS OR SERVICE HOURS.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, Event Helper
Help Desk
❑ Two students or others to run this station.
❑ Schedules (50)
❑ Maps (50)
❑ Arbitration Forms (50)
❑ Phone Number Contact Sheet (filename Help Desk and Contact.docx) (1)
o Have number of various leaders, including security.
❑ First Aid Kit
❑ Promotional materials for campus activities (optional)
Score Counseling:
← Door Signs with final instructions to judges (filename Sign to Judges for Score Counseling.docx)
← Door Check In to confirm that the event supervisors have filled out all items correctly (filename Door Check In.docx)
← Checklist for Score Counselor (filename Checklist for Judges.doc)
o Event supervisors complete left side
o Score Counselors double check and complete right side
o When finished, Score Counselors will also fill out the Winners card.
← Sign for Evaluations (filename Judges Check In Signs.docx)
← Winners card (filename Score Card Winners.doc)
← Excel Spreadsheet for Scoring (Obtain from State)
← Score Entering Checklist (filename Score Entering Checklist.docx)
← Get at least 10 volunteers
o 6 to check event supervisor materials
o 2 to enter scores into computer
o 1 to oversee, organize and last minute problems
o 1 to check event supervisors at door to ensure their materials are organized
← 10 x 13” Manilla Envelopes to return student work
o Mailing label with school return address
o Have event supervisors sort the work as it is returned
← Printer
← Computers
← Desks
← Phone
← 6 Tables with Chairs for Score Counseling
← Golf Cart (optional)
← Previous year’s examples of student work, score summary sheet, and winners card for training purposes.
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SCORE COUNSELING
ORGANIZE THE FOLLOWING
1. Order the test sheets/student work, in RANK ORDER, 1st ON TOP.
2. Complete the Event Supervisor Checklist
3. Have Score Summary Sheet filled out.
4. Return Garbage Bags filled.
You will be asked to read aloud the team number, raw score, and rank from the student lab sheets, scoring sheets, or tests to verify that the Score Sheet was completed correctly.
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Door Check In
Event Supervisor Initial Check-In List:
Before they enter, did they:
1. Order the test sheets/student work, in RANK ORDER, 1st ON TOP.
2. Complete the Event Supervisor Checklist
3. Have Score Summary Sheet filled out.
4. Return Garbage Bags filled.
If they do not have one of these items, they will need to correct before they enter for Score Counseling.
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|EVENT SUPERVISOR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD SCORE VERIFICATION SIGNATURE |
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Score Entering Checklist
o Event Supervisor will bring their APPROVED Scoring Sheet to you.
o Confirm it has gone through Score Counseling
o ASK:
o Are the numbers in the “Tier” Column TIERS and NOT TIE BREAKERS
o Are the numbers in the “Tie Break” columns ranked correctly (if High to Low, the more favorable rank is higher, if Low to High, the more favorable rank it lower)
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o Have event supervisor READ ALOUD the RAW SCORE, TIER, and TIE BREAK for each team, starting at the top.
o READ ALOUD to the Event Supervisor the RANK to confirm that the rank on the computer matches the ranking on the handwritten score sheet.
o If it matches, CONFIRM 1st, 2nd 3rd Place on the Score Card
Organizational Documents
❑ Signs for Doors (filename Room Signs.docx – multiple files for signs, some can be mail merged)
❑ Signs for Score Counseling Room (filename Sign to Judges for Score Counseling.doc, Judges Check IN Signs.doc)
❑ Last minute announcements of updates, changes:
o For Teachers (filename Coaches Instructions on day of event.doc)
o For Students (filename Students Instructions on day of event.doc)
o For Judges (filename Judges Last Minute Information event day.doc)
❑ Determine who will say code of conduct for:
o Student
o Teacher
o Judge
❑ Pledge to the Flag (filename Pledge to flag.doc)
❑ Code of Conduct Readings (filename Code of Conduct Readings.doc)
❑ Insurance Forms from State
❑ SAFE Form (Any required approval to host an event at your location)
❑ Reservations for rooms, auditorium, gym
❑ Sound system
❑ Podium
❑ Order Medals and Trophies from State
❑ Press Release (filename FSO 2008.doc)
Coaches
Here is some last minute information you need to know!
• Space is available around Engineering 3. You should designate a section for your students to meet throughout the day.
• Students will be in Engineering I, II, III, Chemistry, Biology, Business I, II, CREOL, and Physics Portables (PL 101, 102, 104). Feel free to move about these areas, but please do not interfere with their activities. If a judge believes a coach has interfered or helped a student in any way, this will be ground for immediate disqualification of the entire team.
• If a judge suspects any cheating, it will be grounds for disqualification of the entire team. Cheating of any form is considered to be a serious offense.
• Restrooms are located throughout the campus buildings.
• MISTAKE ON SCHEDULE: Coffee, juice and pastries are located in ENG 3 308. Students are not allowed here.
• TOP 10 TEAMS – After awards ceremony, those teachers go to Dean’s Suite, ROOM _________ to pick up T-Shirts.
• Fill out the tournament evaluation form sometime today. Distribute the student evaluation forms to your students. Return these to the help desk.
• Restaurants can be found in the Student Union. There is no specific time for lunch.
• Please clean up the area prior to leaving. BRING GARBAGE BAGS TO A CENTRAL LOCATION.
• If you disagree with a decision made by a judge or if you disagree with the interpretation of a rule, you may file Arbitration. These forms are found at the help desk. They must be signed by a Coach and the JUDGE of the event before being delivered to ENG 3, 101. Come back to that room for a ruling in 1 hour.
• Awards ceremony will start as soon as scores are available.
• Impound will occur between 9:00 and 9:45 am. Make sure students get the receipt from the judge before leaving the event.
• Several events require that ALL teams are present at a specified time. Check the schedules carefully.
• 4:00 PM Campus Tour under FSO Sign.
• Have a great day!
Judges
Thanks for Helping!
Here is some last minute information you need to know!
• If you need to find me, send your student helper to the help desk, located in Engineering 3 Atrium.
• Copies: If you run out of copies….check your events. Make sure there are 27 sheets for middle, 26 for high school. If you don’t have enough, go to CREOL in the hallway behind the elevator. The copy code is 1761.
• Event Cards: Students must have them filled out prior to entering your event. Make sure that the school number on the Event Card matches their wristband number. (School Number)
• If they loose the event card, and you need to give them a replacement, use the Mauve/Pink card. They will be assessed a penalty that will drop them 5 places in the ranking for the event. (So if they receive a rank of 3, and they have lost the card, then they will be ranked 8.)
• Do not keep students past the prescribed event time.
• Coffee, juice and pastries are located in ENG3 208.
• If you complete all teams in a division before 3:00 pm, please try to get the final scoring done, verify it, and send it to the scorekeeper in ENG3 101.
• When you turn in the Score Cards and Score Summary Sheet, also fill out and verify the Scoring Place Card. This card must match the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for your event. DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING.
• Also fill out the evaluation sheet – Also submit and edit copy of the event rules. Offer any clarification.
• Do not leave campus until 1 hour after the close of your event. Also, if there is an arbitration, please fill out and have the student or teacher return to ENG3 101.
• Supply room is CREOL A – 207
• Send someone to ENG 308 for Lunch.
• Awards Ceremony at 5:15 outside.
• 4:00 PM Campus Tour
• Have a great day!
Students
Welcome to the Florida Science Olympiad!
• Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, to be read by: _______________________
• The Student Code of Conduct will be read by: _________________________
• The Teacher Code of Conduct will be read by: _________________________
• The Judges Code of Conduct will be read by: __________________________
• All events will be mostly in the complex around Engineering 3. Coaches are allowed to enter the rooms, but if you ineract with them, this will be grounds for immediate disqualification of the entire team.
• Cheating is BAD! Don’t cheat because it will jeopardize the entire team! You could disqualify not only yourself, but also the entire team from the competition.
• IMPOUNDING: You will have until 9:45 am to complete your impounding.
• Restrooms are located throughout the campus.
• LUNCH: Student Union. PLEASE KEEP THE CAMPUS CLEAN!
• Remember, the judges have ultimate authority. But if you disagree with a ruling, get an arbitration form from the help desk and return it to ENG 3 101! Must get your COACH and the event JUDGE to sign off on it before bringing it to ENG 3 101, otherwise it will be discarded.
• Also, when in the rooms, respect the property of the UCF! Please do not touch anything in the room not used for the Florida Science Olympiad!
• Please participate in the spirit of good sportsmanship. Each team should be on excellent behavior and represent their school with a level of respect and esteem.
• Will try to start the awards around 5:00 pm OUTSIDE
• Have a great day and good luck!
I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Science Olympiad Code of Conduct
STUDENT READING:
As a representative of the student competitors, I know we are expected to compete in tournament events with an honest effort to follow the rules and the spirit of that competition.
Failure to show honesty and/or courtesy may result in the disqualification of the team from that event, the entire tournament or future tournaments.
We are expected to display courtesy and respect toward Olympiad officials, other teams, and guests of the Olympiad.
The goal of competition is to give one’s best effort while displaying honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.
COACH/TEACHER READING:
As a representative of the teachers and adults, I know we are expected to be a model for the student competitors. The goal of competition itself is to give one’s best effort while displaying honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.
Failure to show honesty and/or courtesy may result in the disqualification of the team from that event, the entire tournament or future tournaments.
We are expected to display courtesy and respect toward Olympiad officials, other teams, and guests of the Olympiad.
We are to emphasize that Science Olympiad is here to increase the interest in science and show science can be fun!
JUDGE READING:
As a representative of the judges and Olympiad Officials, I know we are expected to be a model for the student competitors and to uphold the rules to the best of our abilities. We will respect the hard work and dedication of the students.
We are expected to display courtesy and respect toward teams, coaches and adults, and guests of the Olympiad.
We will ensure that all students compete on a level playing field and will endeavor to make sure all students have fun today.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Crime Scene Analysis, Robotics Part of Science Olympiad March 22 at UCF
ORLANDO, March 21, 2008 – Middle- and high-school students from throughout Florida will compete in a CSI-like activity, launch projectiles and make their own musical instruments during the 2007 Florida Science Olympiad Saturday, March 24, at the University of Central Florida.
About 50 UCF faculty members and students will volunteer at the competition, which is scheduled to feature 87 teams and 23 events, with over nearly 1500 students from around the state of Florida competing. The Science Olympiad will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at several buildings on UCF’s East Orlando campus. Many of the events are free and open to the public.
The Florida Science Olympiad is part of a national competition featuring events from many science disciplines, including physics, chemistry, earth science and biology. Teams of up to 15 students compete in middle- and high-school divisions.
Events are designed to help students learn about communication and problem solving in addition to specific science skills. Many of the events have been correlated to the Sunshine State Standards, which are used as the basis for the science portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
“Science Crime Busters” requires high school students to identify who committed crimes based on analyses of materials found at a crime scene. In “Trajectory,” middle school students will design, build and calibrate a device that can launch projectiles using only the energy from rubber bands or elastic cords. Robotics are featured prominently this year as both middle and high school students construct robots which must perform various complex tasks, similar to those launched by NASA to Mars.
“Never in your life will you see so many students so excited about academics and science,” said Mike McKee, who directs the state Science Olympiad and is a program director at UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics. “They are excited about it because Science Olympiad makes learning fun. And the best thing is that teachers use Science Olympiad activities as a great way to prepare the students for the FCAT science test in March.”
Winners of the events are awarded medals. One overall school winner from each of the middle- and high-school divisions will represent Florida at the 25th-annual National Science Olympiad at George Washington University in Washington D.C. on May 30-31.
For more information, go to .
-- UCF --
Contact: Mike McKee, 407-823-6890 (office), 407-920-6453 (cell) or mmckee@creol.ucf.edu
Post Competition
Final Items After Competition
❑ Within hours of close of competition, email scores to teams.
❑ Send score sheet for upload to website.
❑ Communicate with teachers to let them know that all further correspondence will come from state.
❑ Encourage them to send feedback if they didn’t turn in evaluations
❑ Send teachers all packets of student work
❑ Send final invoice to State for reimbursement of $50 per team
❑ Set date for next year
❑ Send a report on the event to State (Online)
❑ Celebrate!
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Hi «First»
Thanks for registering for the Florida Science Olympiad competition!
Your school number is: «School_ID»
If you are new to Science Olympiad, welcome! If you have not received your coaches manual by now, you should get it soon. The manuals contain all the rules you need to prepare your students for the competition. They are complex however, and it is suggested that you get an early start on the events by preparing now.
The assigned school number is important. Please use this number for the STATE competition only. You will receive a second REGIONAL number from one of our regional directors if you will be attending a regional competition. The numbers are used to identify teams at the competition and to determine when your students are assigned a time slot for each event. The schedules for this year’s competition are currently posted on the website.
Starting this year, all teams who are in designated counties must attend the regional competition prior to attending the state competition on March XX at UCF. The list of designed counties is on our website at . We will also be following up with another email with more information about the regionals. In addition, we have several opportunities for professional development that are available. If you have a group of up to 35 students or teachers, we can host a 6 hour workshop for $1000.
We are looking forward to hosting you at one of our competitions across the state!
Thanks!
1. Get Signatures
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2. Take to judge, and get judge’s signature
3. Return to help desk
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