Florida Science Olympiad has a number of professional development options. Workshops are designed based on your needs, focusing either on specific events or general team preparation. All workshops are open to teachers and parents and are hands-on and completely interactive.
Orlando - Nov. 5, 2011 Workshop: This 9 hour workshop is scheduled for Nov. 5, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Participants will learn how to organize Science Olympiad teams. Hands on activities for many of the new events When you register let us know your needs and will craft a workshop customized to teacher requests. Cost: $95, includes breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials.
Elementary Workshop TBD: Specific for elementary teachers who want to prepare for the Elementary Science Olympiad, this workshop will focus on background information, science content, and rules. Out of the following list, we will focus on 10 events based on those selected on the Intent to Participate form: A is for Anatomy, Crime Busters, Disease Detectives, Don’t Bug Me, Pond Study, Rock Hound, Starry Starry Night, Weather or Not, Barge Building, Hot Air Balloons, Mission Possible, Pastamobile, Propeller Propulsion, Straw Egg Drop, Tennis Ball Catapult, Water Rockets, Get Your Bearing, Metric Mastery, Name the Scientist, Pentathlon, Picture This, Reflection Relay, Science Bowl,Write It, Do It. Cost: $95, includes breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials.
Individualized Workshops:
Six-hour workshops are $1000 for schools within a two hour drive of Orlando, and $1200 outside of two hours. Up to 30 teachers can be accommodated per workshop. The workshops are 6 hours long or can be customized to your time needs. Contact Mike McKee at mckeem2@gmail.com to schedule a workshop.
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The workshops that are available are:
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: INTRODUCTION, FOOD SCIENCE, BALLOON RACE AND MORE
How do you integrate the state standards and benchmarks into your classroom in a fun and exciting way? Do Science Olympiad! Science Olympiad is an integrated science program for middle and high school students. In this introductory workshop, learn how you can set up a team, prepare your students and compete with other schools from around the state. Even if you don’t compete on a state or regional level, learn how you can run this activity at the school level to grow interest in your science program and engage the students to prepare for FCAT- Science. Note: There will be two concurrent workshops on this date only - one will be for experienced coaches, one for those new to Science Olympiad. Target Grades: 6-12; Hours: 6
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: ENGINEERING
Learn how to use bridges, boomilevers and other devices that students build and create to teach critical thinking and problem solving. Science Olympiad events are designed to challenge students, make them examine their successes and failures and develop theories to create successful devices tested at the Florida Science Olympiad. Learn how you can use these devices in your classroom to grow interest in your science program and engage the students to prepare for FCAT- Science. Target Grades: 6-12; Hours: 6.
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY
Learn how to prepare your students for the various physics and/or chemistry events that Science Olympiad has to offer, from simple circuits to Balloon Race, this workshop is hands-on and gives insight into each event so they are adequately prepared for FSO and for the FCAT-Science Test. This workshop can be tailor designed to fit your needs and can be a combination of physics, chemistry or a little of both. Target Grades: 6-12; Hours: 6.
FLORIDA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: LIFE AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
How do you engage students with fun activities in the biological and chemical sciences so they get interested in science? Science Olympiad is the answer. In this workshop, learn how to use Science Olympiad events in biology and chemistry to spark excitement and engage the students in critical thinking and problem solving. Emphasis in this workshop is on the development of lab methodologies and problem solving. Even if you don’t compete in the Science Olympiad, learn how you can use these techniques in your classroom to increase interest in your science program and engage the students to prepare for FCAT- Science. Target Grades: 6-12; Hours: 6. |
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