Wright Stuff ( C):
Sat, Oct 27
One big rule change: can use 9 ˝” or 24 cm propeller
Aim for 6 minutes
Kits are $40
Buy kit and build it - just as much work as going from scratch
rule clarification: opaque covering on vertical part of tail - must have school
name written legibly on opaque covering - use tissue paper (for
wrapping gifts)
The Wright Stuff Notes from Trish Wade
Coaches Conference in San Francisco
Rules
Dimensions are the same
Only changes
propeller can be 9.5 inches (24 cm)
each plane must have label on the tail
label must be opaque & vertical (slightly vertical is ok)
Event coordinator must have processing equiptment. Timers
will have to hold motors
Logs – at least 6 parameters for at least 10 flights
Things to keep in mind
Most students use kits
6 minutes is a competitive time
build plane so it curves to the left
make the left with slightly longer
Use a partial motor for test runs (there is a lower chance of
destroying your plane)
Use light balsa for the fuselage
You may want to use glue to strengthen the propeller
Ikara is a good brand for propellers, but you have to shave
them quite a bit to make them light enough – much stronger
than other brands though. Shave them with a window scraper.
Make sure students double glue: put on drop of glue on, wait
4-5 seconds, then put a 2nd drop on.
Lubricate the motor (hobby shops have lubricant or use 2001
from an Auto Shop)
Don’t use electronic scales to weigh the motors (not accurate
enough)
Write It Do It: (B/C)
Aug 1-3 Science Olympiad Teacher Training Camp
Presented by Sharon Ohlhorst and Russ Tucker
Event Description:
groups of 2
1 group member writes how to build the object & the other member builds the object using the directions. The writer should reread the directions before giving them to the builder
Go to soinc.org to get ideas on how to do the events
- Partition the partners using posterboard offices or put prototype in shoebox so builder can’t see it
- Use legos/tinker toys
- Start simple and work towards more complex objects
- Writer should reread the instructions they wrote to make sure work is correct
- Have writer read instructions to partner
- Write x2 and build x2 for classroom management (everyone in the group will have something to do) Students are in pairs/teams of two. Each student writes the directions for building one of two prototype objects. After writing the directions, the students trade written directions and try to build the object the other student wrote directions for.
Sat, Oct 27
Find 2 people who work together well (2 good friends)
Need a good writer (spelling, grammar, organization)
Writer should write list of materials used at the beginning because
sometimes they put extra materials in
No advantage for finishing early for the writers - use any remaining
time to check over their work
All abbreviations need to be defined in instructions
Be consistent in writing instructions
Need students good at verbalizing and visualizing
Write It!! Do It!! Notes from Trish Wade
Coaches Conference in San Francisco
Overview
Utilizes technical writing skills & following directions
Team members that…
Get along very well (can read each others minds)
Communicate very well
One must be a strong writer (grammar & spelling are part of
scoring)
Time limit 55 minutes
25 to write – there is no advantage to finishing early
20 minutes to build
Writing Guidelines
Only words & numbers
Symbols not allowed except for…
Common punctuation
Any editing symbols that can be performed on a
keyboard with one keystroke or shift and a
keystroke.
No diagrams
No drawings
No arrows
All abbreviations must be defined either at the beginning
or when 1st used.(example: Y = yellow)
May not use prepared abbreviations on labels
Scoring
Closest to original model wins
Writing is graded
Spelling
Clarity
Complete thoughts
Visual organization
List Materials First
Symbols or codes get a 5% penalty
No penalty for pieces not used
Tie breakers
time
orientation
Secrets
List materials first (keeps them from using extra pieces)
Use North, South, East, West when possible to help with
orientation and how pieces relate to each other in
space.