Republic of the Philippines Department of Education a" DehED DIVISION OF BULACAN Departmen of eaveaten City of Malolos July 16,2013 DIVISION MEMORANDUM No. 140, s. 2013 2013 DIVISON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR ELEMENTARY LEVEL To: Public Schoo! District Supervisors Elementary School als This is to announce to the field the conduct of 2013 Division Science and Technology Fair in Elementary Level shall be held at Felizardo C. Lipana National High School, Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan on September 5 - 6, 2013. 2. This year’s theme “ Science and Technology Innovation: A Road Towards Peace, Unity and Progress. 3. The activity aims to: 2.1 provide due recognition to deserving research pupils; 2.2 stimulate interest in science and technology; 2.3 give pupils opportunities to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of science & technology. 4, The science-related contests included in this forthcoming Regional Integrated Competition ( RIC ) to be held at DepEd RO Ill, Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga on October 15 ~ 18, 2013 are the following: For Pupil Category: 1. Science investigatory Projects ~ Individual and Team Category — Life and Physical Science Science Quiz ~ Grades ill to VI x Science Trivia - Grade VI . Science Journalism — Grade V Odyssey of the Mind ~ Grades V and VI Robotech . Sci-Art — one from each Grades Ill, IV, V and VI NOUSYN For Teacher Categor 1. Improvisation 2. Innovation of Science Instructional Equipment 3. Science Action Research 5. ___ Inclosure No. 1 contains the program of activities, contest mechanics / guidelines and number of participants and coaches.6 It is requested that the four ( 4) copies of write-ups for investigatory projects for pupils and Science Action Research for teachers should be submitted to this Office one week before the contest proper - August 19-23, 2013. ( Attn.: Dr. Dominador M. Cabrera — EPS Science ) Failure to submit the four copies of write-ups on that date would not be entertained during the contest proper. 7. Winners in the contests will receive cash prizes and certificates. 8, All expenses to be incurred in this affair shall be charged against the Provincial SEF subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. 9. It is expected that the contents of this Memorandum be given the widest publicity to generate interest and participation. ROMEO M. ALI, Ph.D., CESO V Schools Division ee meeea= (nclosure No. 1 to Div. Memo. No. 140, s. 2013) POGRAM OF ACTIVITIES al Davi DAY2 September 5, 2013 September 6, 2013 7:340-9:00 | 1, Trip to Science Fair 7:30 12:00- 2. Registration of Participants and | Science Congress Continuation of Trainers Evaluation of Project s by the Board of Judges 9:00-10:00 | Opening Program | Opening of Science Fair and Exhibits 10:00-12:00 | CONTEST PROPER A. Pupil Category 1. Science Congress for Pupils 2. Simultaneous Contest to all other- Science related contests © Science Qui © Science Trivia © Science Journalism © Odyssey of the Mind © Robotech © Scart B, Teacher Category 1. Improvisation 2. Innovation of Science instructional Equipment 3. Science Action Research Lunch Break Lunch Break Continuation of Science Congress for Pupils 1:30 — Closing Program 1, Awarding of Prizes to: 1.1 Investigatory Projects 1.2 Other Science-Related Contests 2. Dismantling of exhibits HOME SWEET HOMEB. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND TRAINERS (= CONTEST = PARTICIPANT CATEGORY PER DISTRICT fea ‘A. Pupil Category 4. Investigatory Project 4.4 Life Science ~ Individual a 1 12 Physical Science — Individual 1 1 13 Life Science ~Team 3 1 14 Physical Science - Team 3 1 2, Science Quiz - Grade Il 1 a Science Quiz - Grade IV 1 1 Science Quiz - Grade V 4 a Science Quiz - Grade VI a 1 3. Science Trivia - Grade VI se 1 4, Science Journalism - GradeV | 1 i 5. Odyssey of the Mind- Grade VI | 2 1 6. Robotech - Any Grade Level | 1 1 7. Science Art one from each 4 1 Grade il, IV, and VI Total a 2B B. Teacher Category 1, Science Improvisation ( TEAM) 3 2, Innovation of Science 1 Instructional Equipment (individual ) 3. Science Action Research 1 (individual ) GRAND TOTAL — Zt 4 FoaL 2. 1 1. 3. 16, vy. 18 CONTEST GUIDELINES / MECHANICS ( Division and Regional Levels ) CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT (ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY LEVELS) A. Science Thought and Engineering G¢ 1. Selentfic Thought 13. Brief afd clear statement of the problem b, Welldefined procedure 2, Engineering Goals ‘2. Clear and relevant objective/s 'b. Economically feasible solutions B. Potential Contribution/ practical value Creative, Resourcefulness and inventiveness 30% a. Creative abiliy In presenting the problemyin the approach to solve the problem Innovative design / new idea shown Intelligence and imagination in finding ways / means to undertake the project | ‘Thoroughness 15% ‘a. Familiarity with selentificIterature inthe relative field ', Awareness of ather approaches or. theories , ©. Appropriateness of methodology Research Sill 15% 2. Use of laboratory equipment/ Innovative resources E. Appropriate, orderly and effective presentation of data ral Presentation Skis 10% 8, Clear and thorough discussion of the project Clarity and conciseness of explanation pertaining to important aspects of the research proposal presentation alded by AV materials 4. over-all personality © self—confidence © Enthusiasm Is 30% GUIDELINES FOR THE REGIONAL SCIENCE QUIZ The Regional Finals of the contest shall be conducted in a Quiz Show Format wherein all the contestants are seated on stage There shall be four (4) rounds for all categories: Easy, Average, Dffcut and, Clincher. There shall be ten (10) e2sy questions, five (5) average questions, and (5) difficult questions. Al contestants shall answer all questions in the 3 rounds, och correct ansiver In every round will be given corresponding points, to wit: + Emy-1pt © Average -2 points © Oifcutt 3 points ech contestant shal be provided with permanent markers and Show Me Board Each question must be answered within the time allocated for it. Ten (10) seconds for non-computational and thirty (30), seconds for computational The qulzmaster shall read each question twice and the time shall start ony after the quizmaster says "GO". The contestants may begin to answer only after the quizmaster s9ys "GO". ‘The contestant must write his/her final answer onthe onswer sheet. Ifa contestant wishes to change his/her answer, the former answer should be crossed-out and the final answer encircled All answers must be spelled correctly to be considered correct. If tie answer Is @ proper noun, epitalization of the frst letter ofthe word Is also a basis in declaring an dnswitr correc. ‘Questions shall indicate the number of significant figures for numerical answers. Use of calelators isnot allowed. ‘iter the time limit has expred, exch contestant mut show his/her answer to the audience before the quizmaster reads the correct answer. The proctors shall read and acknowledge whether the answer of each contestant is correct or not Ir there is @ question on the correctness of the answer, the validity of the answer willbe determined by the Board ef Judges. The decision ofthe Board of Judges fn Solutions may be checked by the Board of ludges if needed. ‘The total score of = cantestant after three rounds shal be his/her score ‘The contestant with the highest final score shall be declared as the frst place winner, the second highest-second place Winner, the third highest-the third place winner, and soon, Incase of te, the Cincher Round shall be played. it will be » knockout system between or among the contestants with {equal scores untll 8 winner emerges. The fist one who can answer correctly will be declared the winner. “The duly registered coach ofthe contestant is the only person authorized to file @ protest. Alf protests shall be referved te the Board of ludges before the qulamaster reads the next question. No protest sfall be entertained by the Board of Judges when the quiamaster started reading the next question. [Any DepED personnel related by affinity or consanguinity (up to the third degree) to any contestant shall be dlsquaified trrany of the committees Involved in the planning and preparation of questions forthe quiz nor can they act a8 coach of any contestant. ‘Any violation ofthe aforementioned rules shal cause the dsqualifcation ofthe contestant concerned.(ON-THE-SPOT SCIENCE JOURNALISM PARTICIPANT: Grade V 1. This contest category is 2 Feature Writing Contest. ‘Mlcontestants shall write an essay of not less than 300 words on» partculr topic ‘The essay must be written In English Te time allotment for writing is one (1) hour. ‘he erterla fr judging areas follows Rhetorical Force som ‘The clarity with which the central idea or point of view is stated and maintained; the ‘ ‘coherence of the discussion and the quality of the writer’s reasoning; the logical sequence othe wits Kes. relevance to the Theme and Appropriateness 20% seca aeptnand apecety of suppersng infomation ard appleby or treommended ations Crignatty and substance of content : 20% ‘The extent to which the ideas and concepts presented are complete, intensive and first hand podice. ‘Usage -: ~ - 10% SRaES cic to wih the wer eddesses te tops uss voenbuloy/longuage, creativity of Tisesson career precon in werd chole and expresses Ht/erpurpore: Mechanics: 10% aot co which te witing ee of error in stag, prasranh and ste, ora 0% 6. Five points shall be deducted from the total score if the essay s less than 300 words + ‘The champion shall be declared the SCIENCE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR, the second, FIRST RUNNER. RUNNER-UP the third, SECOND scuanT PARTICIPANT: irom eech Grade Level ITV, Vond VI ‘GUIDELINES Sov Oniy one (1) contestant per erade level schools dviston sal participate inthe contest. a ann ea revolve around the there wich wil be announced bythe contest administrator ding the contest prope. a re tion fo vue rttry shall be ol pastel ony, The required base paper tobe used during the contest, however, an Wstration board racers rate il bring thelr own materials during the competition. Borrowing ef materials from other contestants shall rot be allowed Fe EET tee for the contest fs one and a half (6) hours, afer which all enti shall be submitted to the comet The et te cnestats may decide to submit his/her ack-artearler without waling forthe lapse of one and ba (18 a eonson shall be deducted 1% rom the total for every extension of five (5) minutes A fraction of fve (3) Frinutes shal slveady be considered fv (5) minutes fr purposes of the desution eines srl be Kentfied by a nummer tat corresponds tothe number and kdently of the contestant fr the Jd process 7. Dedsion ofthe Board or Judges is Final Criteria forthe Seb-Art Originality of dea 40% Relevance tothe Theme 40% Overall impact 20%, TOTAL eo ae SCIENCE TRIVIA PARTICIPANT: Grade Vi pup ‘GUIDELINES. aoe: ORAL EXAM Items consist ten (10) sany questions 5 ive) average nd ve ()dfcult uestons Plus addtional Teeertine questions, Eesy question shall be pven 1 pt, 3 pts for average, and 5 pts. fr dificult quetions 4+ Trivia questions focus on ANY science topc, concept, fact, figure. | eSoere to be anowored within avon tne fame os determined by the The Master. Rasing and answering of Te eStcen willbe done as soon asthe sgl ls even. The expected number of partipsting sons = Reis tebe given a showboord where anower/s wil be writen No sheets of papers and sds (uch e= Book® ‘aleulators, or outside coaching) are permitted. ee oe ced pacers wil be determined by rekingeccording to wach contents sore, 19 case of tHe for these places, te breaking quastions wil be administered Fee en eed nares to each partlpating dsion fr identification, especialy during announcement Src ° ‘The judges’ decision i inal, fee