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1 www.soinc.org see the Event Informatio
www.soinc.org see the Event Information and Event Supervisor sections ¥ BE SURE TO CHECK THE RULES for Event Parameters and suggested topics. ¥ Rules clarifications are available on the National website at www.soinc.org under event information. ROTATION Ð Bio-Process is in for 2 years of a 6 year rotation masking tape, red pens, scotch tape stapler, stop watches or timers. CHECK IN TIPSÐ if possible, allow all teams to compete even if one or both members are late. They may need to miss some stations but they can do part of the competition. ¥ Check each te

2 am member for wrist bands or approved ID
am member for wrist bands or approved ID before giving teams their answer sheet. Have extra pencils and direct students print their names on sheet. ¥ Direct student to turn off all non-permitted electronic devices. You may wish to have devices put in a designated spot, given to someone outside the room, or placed in the student back packs and stored TIMING Ð Stop watches or timers are best for timing the stations. Have a person responsible for timing the event. PROCTORING Ð Use two or three helpers to assist with rotation, checking equipment at st

3 ations, and proctoring the competition.
ations, and proctoring the competition. You may want proctors to check microscopes, balances, and probes as the students rotate. If you train them during the first session, you can grade papers during successive sessions. DEALING WITH PROBLEM SITUATIONS SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS Basic Science Process Skills: 1. Observing - using your senses to gather information about an object or event. It is description of what was actually perceived. This information is considered qualitative data. 2. Measuring - using standard measures or estimations to describe spec

4 ific dimensions of an object or event.
ific dimensions of an object or event. This information is considered quantitative data. 3. Inferring - formulating assumptions or possible explanations based upon observations. 4. Classifying - grouping or ordering objects or events into categories based upon characteristics or defined criteria. 5. Predicting - guessing the most likely outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence. 6. Communicating - using words, symbols, or graphics to describe an object, action or event. Integrated Science Process Skills Using senses to notice specific featu

5 res. ¥ Identifying similarities and diff
res. ¥ Identifying similarities and differences in features. ¥ Identifying qualitative and quantitative changes in conditions. ¥ Using observable properties to classify objects, organisms or events. Inferences ¥ Formulating assumptions based upon observations. ¥ Distinguishing between observations and inferences. ¥ Using observations and inferences to identify testable questions or problems. Problem ¥ Using observations to propose a topic for experimentation. ¥ Narrowing the scope of the topic to specific testable aspects. ¥ Formulate problems within the spe

6 cific aspects of the topic which are cle
cific aspects of the topic which are clearly te Selecting predictions based upon previously observed patterns. ¥ Providing rationale for predictions. Lab Equipment ¥ Identifying pieces of lab equipment and their function. ¥ Identifying appropriate pieces of equipment to perform a specific task. ¥ Selecting and using the appropriate piece(s) of lab equipment for a task. Procedures ¥ Analyzing procedures for flaws in design.Identifying the proper set of equipment for carrying out an experimental procedure. ¥ Arranging steps of procedures in the appropriate orde