Friday, October 30, 2009
Weights and tie breaker
Will the weights used to secure the windmill be counted towards the weighing in case of a tie? Yes.
Facts about the fans
- two side-by-side industrial fans
-raised ~70 cm above the ground (they will be on top of a table)
- Sure Flame FN20 fans
- 1725 RPM
-1/2 Hp
- 20" (fan not the blade)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Cellphones, ipods and electronic equipment!
In order to ensure a fair competition, please leave all cellphones, ipods and other eletronic devices at home! You cannot have them with you during the competition. If you do have them on/with you, you may be disqualified from the event.
Thanks for understanding
Thanks for understanding
Presentations
Will we have our turbines with us during the presentation?
No, you will be giving your presentation WITHOUT your turbines (they will be in a different room). You are welcome to bring other props for the presentation.
Will there be a projector, lap top and screen to give our presentation with?
No, there will not be a projector, lap top or screen available. Presentations will be given on stage in our Creative Kids Museum. No powerpoint please. Teams only have 2.5 minutes to give their presentations and there is not time to set up electronic presentation equipment. You cannot bring additional people to set up additional gear.
No, you will be giving your presentation WITHOUT your turbines (they will be in a different room). You are welcome to bring other props for the presentation.
Will there be a projector, lap top and screen to give our presentation with?
No, there will not be a projector, lap top or screen available. Presentations will be given on stage in our Creative Kids Museum. No powerpoint please. Teams only have 2.5 minutes to give their presentations and there is not time to set up electronic presentation equipment. You cannot bring additional people to set up additional gear.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Registration and Motors!
You must be officially registered for the Science Olympics to pick-up a motor.
Jen or Katie will send you an email when your motor is ready to be picked up. If you have not officially registered and received an email from Jen or Katie you will NOT have a motor waiting for you. If you are coming to the facility to register please email Jen beforehand so they can have a motor ready. Thank-you.
To pick up your motor, please go to the Front of House at the TELUS World of Science. Inform the cashier that you are there to pick up your motor for the Chevron, Science Olympics – Senior High Event. Let them know your school’s name and teacher representative. They will ask you for id. You do not need to be the teacher representative to pick it up but you must show id and let them know which team they are picking up a motor for. Each team gets ONE motor only. You will need to sign for the motor.
Please contact Jen if you have any questions about this ( Jennifer.Talerico@calgaryscience.ca )
Jen or Katie will send you an email when your motor is ready to be picked up. If you have not officially registered and received an email from Jen or Katie you will NOT have a motor waiting for you. If you are coming to the facility to register please email Jen beforehand so they can have a motor ready. Thank-you.
To pick up your motor, please go to the Front of House at the TELUS World of Science. Inform the cashier that you are there to pick up your motor for the Chevron, Science Olympics – Senior High Event. Let them know your school’s name and teacher representative. They will ask you for id. You do not need to be the teacher representative to pick it up but you must show id and let them know which team they are picking up a motor for. Each team gets ONE motor only. You will need to sign for the motor.
Please contact Jen if you have any questions about this ( Jennifer.Talerico@calgaryscience.ca )
Friday, October 23, 2009
Fan Placement
The rules state that fans are ~ 70cm from the ground. Is this measurement from the center of fan, the bottom of the fan, or the top of the fan?
This measurement is from the bottom on the fans. We will place them on top of a 'standard' elementary lunch table.
This measurement is from the bottom on the fans. We will place them on top of a 'standard' elementary lunch table.
What materials can I use to build my turbine?
The choice of materials is up to your team however you cannot use prefabricated items that are used/designed for air flow/movement/production etc. Therefore, items such as fans, pinwheels, blower wheels cannot be used. Parts from a pre-made wind turbine or windmill kit may also NOT be used.
We encourage teams to be creative in their design. Teams may use other prefabricated materials if they are specifically designed for other uses. The more creative the better! So items like skate boards, curtains, paperclips, scooters etc are totally acceptable. Use your imagination!
If you have any questions about this please let me know.
We encourage teams to be creative in their design. Teams may use other prefabricated materials if they are specifically designed for other uses. The more creative the better! So items like skate boards, curtains, paperclips, scooters etc are totally acceptable. Use your imagination!
If you have any questions about this please let me know.
Scoring- Make Ahead Event. Slight changes please read!
Teams can earn points in four ways* (out of 100%):
1) The energy output from the turbine over the timed period (45%)
2) Maximum peak energy output reached (10%)
3) 2.5 minute group verbal presentation (30%)
4) Ingenuity of design (15%) – addition to teachers guide*
1) The energy output from the turbine over the timed period (45%)
2) Maximum peak energy output reached (10%)
3) 2.5 minute group verbal presentation (30%)
4) Ingenuity of design (15%) – addition to teachers guide*
How will the energy be measured? Modified please read
Voltage and current output from the turbines will be measured to calculate the energy output. A 10 (approx) ohm resistor will be used.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
How do I get my team's motor?
You must be officially registered for the Science Olympics to pick-up a motor. Jen Talerico will send you an email when your motor is ready to be picked up.
To pick up your motor, please go to the Front of House at the TELUS World of Science. Inform the cashier that you are there to pick up your motor for the Chevron, Science Olympics – Senior High Event. Let them know your school’s name and teacher representative. They will ask you for id. You do not need to be the teacher representative to pick it up but you must show id and let them know which team they are picking up a motor for. Each team gets ONE motor only. You will need to sign for the motor.
Note: only teams that have successfully registered for the event and have received an email from Jen Talerico will have a motor waiting for pick-up. Please contact Jen if you have any questions about this ( Jennifer.Talerico@calgaryscience.ca )
To pick up your motor, please go to the Front of House at the TELUS World of Science. Inform the cashier that you are there to pick up your motor for the Chevron, Science Olympics – Senior High Event. Let them know your school’s name and teacher representative. They will ask you for id. You do not need to be the teacher representative to pick it up but you must show id and let them know which team they are picking up a motor for. Each team gets ONE motor only. You will need to sign for the motor.
Note: only teams that have successfully registered for the event and have received an email from Jen Talerico will have a motor waiting for pick-up. Please contact Jen if you have any questions about this ( Jennifer.Talerico@calgaryscience.ca )
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