supported by:organised by: teachers’ briefing 19 jan 2011
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Supported by:Organised by:
Teachers’ Briefing 19 Jan 2011
What will be Covered? Objectives of Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA) Categories of the Competition Common Toys Received Examples of Toys “Light, Sound, Action” Judging Criteria SCSA (Schools) Competition, Blue Ribbon and Diamond
Award SCSA Calendar Important Notes Sharing by 2010 Diamond Award winner
Objectives of SCSA
Top 3 prizes winners of ScizKid & WhizKid Award in SCSA 2010
Let students make their own toys!Let students make their own toys!
Promote creativity and innovation amongst primary level students
Promote interesting ways of learning science
Toys are selected based on:
Originality
Creativity
Design
Sturdiness
Categories of Competition
SCSA 2011
ScizKid AwardWhizKid Award
Pri 1-2 Pri 3-6Pri 1-6
Toys must demonstrate at least one scientific
principle
This year’s theme :“Light, Sound, Action”.
Toys must incorporate at least 2 of the 3 listed features, and include at least one kitchen utensil to produce the desired
theme
Examples of Kitchen Utensils
Some Toys ReceivedSome toys that we see yearly
Cars, Boats and Aeroplanes
Board games
Rolling can toys
Quiz toys
Workshop toys
Commercial toys
Jack-in-the-box
Encourage students to think out of the box!
Examples of Toys “Light, Sound, Action”
The above are just some of the many examples of toys that fits the theme “Light, Sound, Action ”.
Judging CriteriaScientific Content (Scizkid) Scientific Content & Relevance to the Theme
(Whizkid)
1. There are scientific concepts presented in the toy. 1. There are scientific concepts presented in the toy.
2. The scientific concepts are accurate. 2. The toy “Light, Sound, Action” with at least one kitchen utensil and is fun to play with.
3. Scientific concepts have been presented in feasible representations.
3. Scientific concepts have been presented in feasible representations.
Creativity & Originality (Scizkid & Whizkid)1. The toy is original and unique.2. The toy communicates scientific concepts creatively.3. The toy demonstrates use of unique design ideas.
Sturdiness (Scizkid & Whizkid)1. The toy is sturdy and is safe to play with.2. The toy does not fall apart easily during operation.3. The toy made use of interesting, safe and easily available materials.
Design (Scizkid & Whizkid)1. The toy possesses strong aesthetic appeal.2. The toy is easy to operate.3. The toy demonstrates good design principles.
Generally, judges look for
• The scientific principle behind the toy
• The toy making process
• Safety features
• Design and conceptualisation
• Construction and testing
• Experience gained from the process
No external trainers or training courses have been endorsed by the organisers.
Prizes for SCSA 2011
Over S$30,000 worth of prizes
Schools producing the top 3 prize winners in the Scizkid (Pri 3-
6 category) and Whizkid category will receive cash prizes of
up to S$1,500 and certificates
Schools with most number of shortlisted toys in each category
will receive cash prize of S$1,000
Schools are invited to organise their own Internal Competitions –
SCSA (Schools) Competition
A minimum of 30 toys from each school must be entered into the
SCSA (Schools) Competition.
Shortlisted entries will be submitted into the main competition –
SCSA Competition
SCSA organisers will support your school by providing up to 40
attractive prizes and certificates of participation for your internal
competition
SCSA (Schools) Competition
SCSA Promotes Science & Technology to Schools:
Fostering creativity in students
Fun platform for students to talk about science
Increase confidence of the students
Teachers can use simple toys to explain scientific concepts
SCSA (Schools) Competition Objectives
Benefits for Schools Exclusive SCSA tokens/prizes (up to 40) for each participating school
Publicity materials (posters and leaflets) for SCSA 2011
SCSA Certificate of participation for all participants
One display panel at Exhibition to showcase school competition
Video montage of SCSA (Schools) Competition in Exhibition*
Blue ribbon awards for outstanding teachers
Diamond awards for even more outstanding teachers
SCSA (Schools) Competition
The SCSA Blue Ribbon Award seeks to recognise:
the influence teachers have on their students in the
SCSA (Schools) Competition;
the role that teachers have in motivating their students to
achieve;
the role teachers play in guiding, mentoring, and advising
students; and
teachers that achieve results outside the classroom.
The winning teachers receive a certificate, an Award and congratulatory letter from the SCSA Organising Committee
SCSA (Schools) Competition – Benefits for Schools
Diamond Award seeks to recognise the following in addition to the Blue
Ribbon Award:
Must have won at least two SCSA Blue Ribbon Awards prior.
Emphasises the participation and success of the nominated teacher's students in the
SCSA competition.
Recognises and honours teachers with a track record of improving students’
achievements, using innovative out-of-classroom programme and activities, and
making a difference in the students.
Recognises teacher who overcomes challenges in order to positively impact students
in the competition.
SCSA (Schools) Competition – Benefits for Schools
SCSA Calendar: Important DatesDate Description
From 24 Jan –8 Mar
(See next slide for details)
Two types of workshops will be offered:1) Creativity workshop 2) Technical workshop
Please fax Form W1 and Form W2 to us
31 Mar Submission of Registration for SCSA & SCSA (Schools) Competition- Form A
4 May Report of Entries Submitted for SCSA & SCSA (Schools) Competition - Form B
24-25 May Toy Submissions to Science Centre
19 Jul Tentative
SCSA Award Ceremony
SCSA WorkshopsCreativity Workshops
(12 afternoon sessions:2 to 5pm)
Technical Workshops(12 afternoon sessions:
2 to 5pm)
7 Feb – 11 Feb (Mon to Fri) 24 Jan – 28 Jan (Mon to Fri)
21 Feb – 25 Feb (Mon to Fri) 14 Feb – 18 Feb (Mon to Fri)
7 Mar - 8 Mar (Mon to Tue) 28 Feb – 1 Mar (Mon to Tue)
Each school may select 1 session per workshop, and bring up to 2
groups of students (4 students per group)
FORM AIt is a registration form to SCSA and it indicates whether you are taking part in SCSA (schools) competition or only the SCSA.
Tick here if you are organising internal competition
Tick here if you are NOT organising internal competition
but taking part in SCSA (national)
FORM B – to report the no. of entries
•Please give breakdown of numbers on 3 diff categories. •Do give an accurate figure. •No minimum entries required.
•These numbers will determine the number of certificates given, hence impt to give accurate number so that all participants would receive a certificate.•30 minimum entries required to qualify as internal competition.
The names of winners in the internal competition. If you
have more than 20 winners, attach additional sheet to this
form.
Awards Ceremony & Exhibition 2011 Held on 19 July 2011 tentatively at Science Centre Exhibition of winning entries SCSA Science Shows [19 and 20 July]
Statistics from 2010 More than 110 primary schools took part in SCSA 2010 44 schools organised the SCSA (Schools) Competition 34 teachers received the Blue Ribbon Award 4 teachers received the Diamond Award
1. Mr Norizam Bin Samsudin – Mayflower Primary
2. Mrs Sindy Koh – Yishun Primary
3. Ms Siti Mashitah Bte Yusoff – East Spring Primary
4. Mr Zulkarnain Bin Daud – Boon Lay Garden Primary
Over 4000 toys received for the competition!
Important Points to Note Label all toys with provided sticker listing particulars of entries and students (*photocopied copy of sticker allowed)
Attach entry form (found in the leaflet) for each toy (*photocopied sticker allowed)
Test toys repeatedly before submission
All parts of the toy to be secured
Send us your photos/videos of your School Competition!
Secure packaging of toys
Examples of good packaging
More information and all necessary forms can be found at www.science.edu.sg/scsa
Or email Charlene Yeo at
Tel: 6425 2592