27th Annual L. A. County Science Olympiad
Saturday, February 23, 2013Occidental College
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 12:47AM Q: In the 4th station, we will have to convert the volume of a given cube, rectangular prism, or cylinder to grams of water. Is there a special formula that we have to know? (section: 4 / paragraph: d / sub-paragraph: / line: 1-3)
A: The relationship between the mass and volume of water may be part of the Zowie Metrics event. Students should be prepared to use this understanding in the event.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 12:45AM Q: Will the committee consider narrowing the scope of the "living organism" (in the Description) or the specimens (in the Scoring section) to help students focus their efforts before the event? Or will notes be allowed during the event? (section: Description / paragraph: / sub-paragraph: / line: line 3 of Description, and the sample list under Scoring)
A: A limited organism list is not provided this year. Notes and references are permitted, as long as they do not interfere with the administration of the event or take up unreasonable space. As you consider notes and reference materials, remember that (as with all elementary events) this event is 30 minutes, which provides little time at each station.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11:48PM Q: Students will be supplied with glue, liquid starch and salt. Is it necessary that students use some of each of the ingredients? Is it okay for them to skip either the salt or the starch? (section: Gunk / paragraph: / sub-paragraph: / line: 3)
A: They can use as much or as little of the ingredients as they wish.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 9:22AM Q: Will the students receive a paper to fill out with inquiry process as a template and they fill it in or will they use blank paper? Are they to bring in blank paper or are they allowed to bring in notes? (section: 1 / paragraph: a / sub-paragraph: i / line: 1)
A: Students should be prepared to respond to the inquiry problem by either writing on a blank paper, filling in a worksheet with questions, or any other response option. Students should bring writing implements with them to the event.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:57PM Q: The note at the end of the Starry Starry Night says that students should bring a red pen light. Is this going to be appropriate for this years competition? (section: Student Items to Bring / paragraph: / sub-paragraph: / line: Note at end)
A: No pen light will be needed.