PLANNING CONFERENCE

AND TARGET SETTING

Science Education Program
School Year 2019 – 2020

August 2, 2019
Negros Occidental HS, Bacolod City
SCIENCE MONTH
National Science Club Month (NSCM)
• Presidential Proclamation No. 264, s. 2002
• “Declaring September of every year as the
National Science Club Month…”
• All activities should be anchored to the K to
12 Science Curriculum duly approved by the
School Head (for School Level) and by the
PSDS (for District Level).
SCILYMPICS
• Division Scilympics
• Theme: “Critical Thinking and Innovation
for Sustainable Development”
• September 26 – 28, 2019
• Lopez Jaena NHS, Murcia

• Regional Scilympics
• November 8 – 10, 2019
• Bago City
 SCILYMPICS
• Day 1 (September 26)
Time Activities
Arrival of Participants
8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Registration
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Preparation for Opening Program
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Opening Program
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Putting up of Exhibits/ Dinner
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Molecular Dance
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• Day 2 (September 27)
Time Activities
Mega Quiz: Individual
Eureka Scientia!
8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Science Fair: Exhibit and Pre-Judging
On the SPOT: Preliminary
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM Lunch
Convergence
Science Fair: Oral Defense
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Scilympics Can
On the SPOT: Final
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner
SCILYMPICS
• Day 3 (September 28, 2019)
Time Activities
Awarding Ceremonies and Closing
8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Program
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Home Sweet Home
SCILYMPICS
Division Scilympics:
EVENTS
• Mega Quiz Individual: Grades 7 – 10, SHS
• Convergence Challenge
• Scilympics Can
• Eureka Scientia!
• Molecular Dance
• On the SPOT
• Science Fair (Individual and Team)
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Robotics and Intelligent Machines
• Innovation Expo (one category only)
SCILYMPICS
Regional Scilympics:
• Convergence Challenge
• On the SPOT
• Science Fair (Individual and Team)
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Robotics and Intelligent Machines
• Innovation Expo (one category only)
*Top 2 Projects for Each Category
From each Division
SCILYMPICS
Division Scilympics
• One Student, One Contest Category
• Registration for Contestants:
• Mega Quiz, Convergence, Eureka,
Scilympics Can, Molecular Dance: Php 100
• On the SPOT, Science Fair: Php 300

Pre-Registration: September 20, 2019

SCILYMPICS
Division Scilympics Point System:
• First Place: 6 pts
• Second Place: 5 pts
• Third Place: 4 pts
• Fourth Place: 3 pts
• Fifth Place: 2 pts
• Finalist: 2 pts
• Semi-Finalist: 1 pt
• Participant: 0.5 pt
MEGA QUIZ
Categories
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• First and Second Quarter Competencies

• SHS
• Life and Earth Science, Physical Science
Convergence Challenge
• 4 JHS Students, 2 SHS Students
• The team is tasked to solve a given task/
challenge.
• Elimination Round (1 task)
• Semi Final Round (1 task, Top 20 Teams)
• Final Round (3 tasks)
Scilympics Can
• 3 JHS/ SHS Students
• Working Time: 2 hours
• Theme will be given on the spot.
• “Scilympics” tagline
Eureka Scientia
• Search for Outstanding Science Club
• 1 entry per school, 3 Officers
• Given to a duly recognized club or organization
that has created positive impact on the school
and/or community it serves.
Eureka Scientia
Eureka Scientia
Document Review:
• Club Portfolio to be submitted on or before
September 20, 2019.
• Write-up and Summary of Accomplishments:
• Club Performance
• Exemplary Output
• Contribution to the Community
• 3 folders, Short Size Paper

Club Fair
• 1.5m x 0.8m Display Board
Molecular Dance
• One entry per school, with 6 - 8 members
• Interpretative Dance that will show the molecular
activity during Phase Change.
• Performance must not exceed five (5) minutes
including entrance and exit.
• Performers can use one or a remix of different
music. Music should be instrumental, no sound
effects shall be used.
Molecular Dance
• Props should be at minimum. Use of
pyrotechnics, fireworks and the like are not
allowed.
• Vulgar or very revealing outfits must not be used.
• Music piece must be in audio-CD form and must
be submitted during the registration.
Molecular Dance
Criteria
• Mastery, Execution & Choreography 40%
• Concept and Interpretation 30%
• Musicality and Effective Use of Props and Costume 20%
• Audience Impact 10%
• Total 100%
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• 2 JHS/ SHS Students
• Part 1
• One – Minute Presentation
• Working Time: 2 hours
• Part 2
• Top 10 Teams
• Full Proposal
• Working Time: 4 hours
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 1
The situation containing the problem shall be given
on-site on the day of competition. Other pertinent
data shall also be presented as part of the scenario.
The contestants are given 2 hours to conceptualize
and prepare their slides for presentation. The
contestants may use the internet and other printed
resources in developing their presentation, however,
the teams are not allowed to confer with their coach
while the contest is on – going.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 1
The presentation may consist of the following:
• What challenge is your proposed solution/innovation
designed to solve?
• Detail key features of your proposed solution/innovation
• How is your innovation or your proposed solution
similar or different from existing activities, technologies
and solutions and how it would build up to the existing
technology/solutions.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 1
The top ten teams shall move to the final round.
The finalists shall not be allowed to leave the contest
venue during the break. They can take their meals
and snacks in the contest venue.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 1
Criteria (Part I) Percentage
Discussion/ Arguments
• based on scientific, technological and other valid 30 %
assumptions)
Relevance of data used 20 %

Feasibility of the proposed solution 20 %

Clarity of presentation
20 %
• ability to effectively communicate solutions

Evidence of effective collaboration 10%

TOTAL 100 %
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 2
The full proposal is a detailed written description of
your proposed solution/ innovation.

The teams are allowed to use internet and other

print resources. They shall develop and print their
proposals within 4 Hours.

The scores in the preliminary round shall have no

bearing in the final round.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 2
The Full Proposal shall have the following components:
I. Title
II. Summary (200 – 300 Words)
III. Background and Problem
• Describe the challenges and how the proposed solution address the
problem presented.
• Scientific Principles and Technology applicable to the resolution of
the problem.
• Beneficiaries
IV. Proposed Solution to the Problem Presented
• Methods/Details of the proposed solution including the Cost -
Analysis
• Include illustrations, figures and charts.
V. References
• May use any format as long as consistency is observed.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 2
The teams shall encode their proposals in word
processing software, double spaced using Bookman
Old style font size twelve set in A4 size paper.
Margins shall be 1 inch in all sides of the paper.

Within the 3 hours, the teams shall submit their

printed proposals (three copies) to the panel of
judges.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 2
There shall be oral presentations limited to 3 minutes
for each team.

Questions may be asked by the judges after each

presentation. The order of presentation shall follow
the order in the first part.
On the SPOT
(Scientific Pioneers and Outstanding Thinkers)
• Part 2
Criteria (Part II) Percentage
Organization/Discussion/Arguments
• based on scientific, technological and 30 %
other valid assumptions
Relevance of data used 20 %
Feasibility of the proposed solution 20 %
Clarity of Presentation
• Written 15 %
• Oral 10 %
Evidence of effective collaboration 5%
TOTAL 100 %
Science Fair
Science Investigatory Project
Categories:
• Individual
• Team

Fair Division:
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Science Fair
Science Investigatory Project
RESEARCH PAPER
• Title Page
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• IMRAD
• Acknowledgement
• Appendices
• Research Plan
• Should be noted by the Parents, endorsed by the
Project Adviser and approved by the School Head
Science Fair
Science Investigatory Project
All FORMS for all the projects: (REQUIRED)
• Checklist for Adult Sponsor
• Student Checklist (1A)
• Approval Form (1B)
• Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)
FORMS depending on the type of research: (AS NEEDED)
• Qualified Scientist Form (2)
• Risk Assessment Form (3)
• Human Participants Form (4)
• Human Informed Consent Form
• Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)
• Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)
• Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Form (6A)
• Human and Vertebrae Animal Tissue Form (6B)
• Continuation Project Form (7)
Science Fair
Science Investigatory Project
Poster display of all SIP and Science Innovation Expo
entries will make use of any kind of paper but strictly
no plastic or tarpaulin.
The participants shall be putting up their project
display using the display board to be provided with
the following dimensions: 0.8 meter in width and 1.5
meter in height.
Only masking tape or double -sided tape will be
allowed as pasting materials. Glue of any kind is not
allowed
Science Fair
Science Investigatory Project
Poster Display
Science Fair
Innovation Expo
Report Paper
• Title Page and Table of Contents
• Introduction: contains features and specifications and
market trends and opportunities
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgements
• References/ Bibliography: list should be written based
on the Chicago Manual of Style.
SCILYMPICS
Division Scilympics:
EVENTS
• Mega Quiz Individual: Grades 7 – 10, SHS
• Convergence Challenge
• Scilympics Can
• Eureka Scientia!
• Molecular Dance
• On the SPOT
• Science Fair (Individual and Team)
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Robotics and Intelligent Machines
• Innovation Expo
PLANNING CONFERENCE
AND TARGET SETTING
Science Education Program
School Year 2019 – 2020