The Super Summer Science Search Workshop, sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation, is a contest for outgoing CUSD 6-8th graders held from June 1 to August 1, 2014, aiming to develop research and critical thinking skills. Participants can work in teams to explore themes like technology, medicine, music, or art, and must complete a presentation based on their chosen topic. Key dates include registration from June 1 to July 1, with entries due by August 1 and an awards celebration set for August 16, 2014.

1. S^
4 SUPER SUMMER
SCIENCE SEARCH
WORKSHOP
May 10th
, 2014
Sponsored by: Cupertino Library Foundation

2. Welcome!
GOAL: 1,000 STUDENTS

3. CONTEST VIDEO:

4. GENERAL OVERVIEW
WHAT: FUN RESEARCH CONTEST
WHEN: JUNE 1 –AUGUST 1, 2014
WHO: ALL OUTGOING CUSD 6-8TH
GRADERS IN TEAMS OF 1 - 3 PEOPLE
WHY: TO FOSTER A LOVE OF EXPLORING ALL KINDS OF SCIENCE
AND TO LEARN EFFECTIVE PRIMARY RESEARCH SKILLS

5. BENEFITS:
-DEVELOP PRIMARY RESEARCH SKILLS
-ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
-DISCOVER FREE ONLINE DATABASES FROM SCCLD

6. BENEFITS:
-IMPROVE TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
-EXPERIENCE A MEMORABLE AND UNIQUE SUMMER
EXPERIENCE

7. BENEFITS:
-PRIZES: IPAD MINI, CASH

8. PROMPT REVEAL!

9. OFFICIAL PROBLEM
STATEMENT:
Step 1: Choose ONE category out of the
following:
-technology
-medicine
-music
-art

10. OFFICIAL PROBLEM
STATEMENT:
Step 2: Choose a specific topic,
contribution, or invention that relates to the
category you chose.
-Answer the required questions as part of your
report and presentation

11. PROBLEM STATEMENT
QUESTIONS:
Step 1: ONE category selection
-Why did you choose this category?
Step 2: Specific topic, contribution, or invention selection:
-How does your topic, contribution or invention relate to science?
-What is its scientific influence today? What might it be in the future?
-If you would have been on the original research team for your topic as it
relates to science, what are some improvements you would implement?

12. CONTEST PROMPT INTERPRETATION
EXAMPLE:
Art:
● Graphite pencil
● Why: Navigate their source of color easily and draw
easier
● Today: Basic tool almost every artist uses and allows
artists to shade, color, sketch, and outline
● Future: Act like an inspiration for future innovators to
create better, high quality drawing tools

13. Medicine
● Penicillin
● Why: Miracle drug, saving thousands of lives and
opening a new door to homeopathic remedies
● Today: Helps fight infection and save lives
● Future: May be more medicines stemmed from mold
CONTEST PROMPT INTERPRETATION
EXAMPLE:

14. Engineering
● Machine learning
● Why: Shows that organic beings are not the only ones
capable of a thought process
● Today: Perform many tasks humans cannot, with more
accuracy and precision
● Future: Perform surgeries, become waiters, and even fight
in wars, minimizing the number of human casualties
CONTEST PROMPT INTERPRETATION
EXAMPLE:

15. Music:
● Beethoven’s symphonies
● Why: Crushed the stereotype of deaf men not being able to
compose music
● Today: Symbol of hope to people, telling them that they can
reach their dreams if they work hard enough and anyone
can do anything they set their mind on
● Future: Can become a template for aspiring musicians or
composers with disabilities
CONTEST PROMPT INTERPRETATION
EXAMPLE:

16. KEY DATES:
-June 1st: Contest Officially begins
-Registration: June 1st- July 1st on Groopt
-Study Sessions on various dates
-August 1: Contest entries due by midnight PDT
-August 10*: Winners are notified
-August 16: Awards and Celebration
***This date is subject to change

17. HOW TO GET STARTED:
1.) Register for the contest via Groopt (available
June 1).
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, 2014 (midnight PDT)!
8.) Rejoice and celebrate.

18. STUDY SESSIONS: Sign ups on Groopt
Dates & Locations:
-Study Session #1: Saturday, May 10th, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
-Study Session #2: Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
-Study Session #3: Sunday, June 22, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
-Study Session #4: Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
-Study Session #5: Sunday, July 20, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
-Study Session #6: Friday, July 25, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Notice: If you sign up and later cannot make it, please email Pam
Marino.

19. Important resources:
WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/S4Contest
https://twitter.com/S4CLF

20. THANK YOU!
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