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Every year, the United Sciences Club of Mark Keppel High School hosts Science Field Day, a middle school science competition modeled after Science Olympiad and Science Bowl. Science Field Day usually consists of at least 20 events and a final round called BECAP. Participating schools usually are from the Alhambra Unified School District and the Garvey School District. Traditionally, Science Field Day is held in the Spring. This year, it will be held on March 18.
2016-2017 Science Field Day
Science Field Day Chairs: Lyan Ly & Queenie Xu
A message from the chairs:
Event List/Rules: https://drive.google.com/open?
Schedule: https://drive.google.com/open?
Map:
Q&A:
Q: Why are there 5 slots for BECAP when there are 4 students competing?
A: For clarification, the BECAP rules state that “each team will send one team of 4 with one alternate.” This means that a team will be made up of 5 people, with 4 competing at a given time.
Q: Is there a fee for field day per student? When do we pay the money.
A:The fee will be $8 per student. This can be paid on the day of the field day or anytime before the day. If you would like to pay before March 18, please notify us.
Q: Will Scavenger Hunt run over to Phase 2?
A: No. This year, Scavenger Hunt will only take place during Phase 1 and will not run through the next phase.
Q: Are there teams or 3 or 4 for rocky roller coaster? The rules state 4, but the sign-up list on Google Sheets says 3.
A: The rules have been updated. There should be 3 members per team.
Q: For egg drop, can the team build during phase 2 and someone else test the device during phase 3?
A: Competing students will not test their own device. High school proctors and the event adviser will be testing and scoring them. However, anyone available is allowed to watch the testing. More details on this will be released later.
Updates:
2/17/17: Event rules have been revised and sent out. The changes were:
2/10/17: Schools that have RSVP-ed have been sent a confirmation, registration form, a team number, the event list, and the schedule for the day.
Teams are allowed to edit the registration form until Friday, March 3rd. However, please complete the form by Friday, February 17. The student names can be entered next to the event name. Please include the total number of students signed up to be competing on the registration form.
MAJOR SCHEDULE CHANGE: Please keep in mind the team number on the schedule. The number next to the event name on the schedule will show if your school is competing in that phase or not. Teams from the same school will compete in a phase together, but as separate entities.
In addition to the changes in scheduling, we have many new events. Included in these new events, we will have two very unique events this year. A representative from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) has offered to help us run two events called Hydrolysis and Juice from Juice using CalTech equipment. Hydrolysis will be a filler event in which students are taught how to split water into Hydrogen and Oxygen. Juice from juice will provide students with an opportunity to create a solar cell our of fruit juice and be tested on the process and concepts of the lab. A more detailed description and set of rules for the two will be sent out soon, as they are not included in the event list packet. We will need a head count students who are interested in these two events to set up accordingly, so please fill out that slot in the registration form.
1/10/17: Invitations have been emailed to all schools
Science Field Day 2017 Pictures
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Mark Keppel High School United Sciences Club 