S^4 SUPER SUMMER SCIENCE SEARCH

STUDY SESSION #1

Sponsored by: Cupertino Library Foundation

Welcome!

AGENDA

THE PROMPTBRAINSTORMING PART 1 - LOCAL ISSUESMAYOR ROD SINKSBRAINSTORMING PART 2 - STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

BRAINSTORMING PART 3 - ENGINEERING, BIOLOGY, HUMANITIES

BREAK TIME - DO YOU NEED A PARTNER?QUESTIONS?

PROMPT: Step 1. Choose an area of study

from these three choices:

● biology● Engineering● Humanities (i.e. arts, music, etc.)

Step 2. Based on your selected area of study, choose one issue or problem at either the local, state, national, or international level that interests you.

PROMPT:

Step 3: Do research within

the library’s online

databases based on your

topic.

PROMPT:

Step 4. Describe your scientific solution in a report. include in the report your creative ideas on how to implement your solution.

PROMPT:

Step 5. Format your presentation as if you were presenting to a community group, government agency, or corporation.

PROMPT:

BRAINSTORMING PART 1

WORKING AT YOUR TABLE: THINK OF 10 LOCAL ISSUES OR PROBLEMS

THE FASTEST TABLES GET A PRIZE!

REFINE YOUR ISSUE FROM A BROAD ONE TO SOMETHING MORE SPECIFIC

Broad issue: Bike SafetyNarrow it dowN: Eliminating head injuries from bike accidentsHow could science help?: Better engineered helmets, or system that prevents bike from moving if helmet not on and latched

MAYOR ROD SINKS

FIVE STATE ISSUES

FIVE NATIONAL ISSUES

FIVE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

REMEMBER: NARROW DOWN YOUR IDEAS

Brainstorming Part 2

Brainstorming Part 3

Relate the topics your group came up with to:● Engineering● Biology● Humanities

Break Time! 10 minutes

Mentoring TimeWhat do You or your team need help with today?

Important resources:

WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG

https://www.facebook.com/S4Contest

https://twitter.com/S4CLF

KEY DATES: -Registration: May 1st- June 1st -June 1st: Contest Officially begins-Study Sessions on May 16, June 14 & 29, July 11 -August 1: Contest entries due by 11:59 P.M. PDT-August 10*: Winners are notified-August 16: Awards and Celebration*This date is subject to change

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1.) Register for the contest using link on

CLF website.

2.) Get a FREE SCCLD library card (free to all Cupertino residents/ CUSD students).

3.) Explore your interests and pick a specific topic.

4.) Start your research with SCCLD databases.

5.) Attend the Study Sessions.

6.) Compile final documents.

7.) Turn it in by August 1st, 2015 (11:59 P.M. PDT)!

8.) Celebrate!!!

STUDY SESSIONS

Dates & Locations:-Study Session #1: Saturday, May 16th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Quinlan Center-Study Session #2: Sunday, June 14, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Community Hall-Study Session #3: Friday, June 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Community Hall-Study Session #4: Saturday, July 11, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Community Hall

STUDY SESSIONS

Themes:-Study Session #1: choosing your topic-Study Session #2: how to use the databases-Study Session #3: writing your report-Study Session #4: making a presentation

Drawing!

THANK YOU! SEE YOU JUNE 14!

Brought to you by the S^4 Task Force

fun Quiz time!!