Science Association of Pakistan

Dated: 09 September, 2004

Sub: The Third SAP Science Olympiad to be held at AKU-IED

From 9.00 am – 1.00 pm on October 9, 2004

Dear Colleague,

The Science Association of Pakistan (SAP) is organizing its Third Science Olympiad for grade IV & VIII on October 9, 2004 at The Aga Khan University - Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) Karachi.

This Olympiad is part of our continual efforts that we (science teachers) are investing to make teaching and learning of science as a rejoicing and rewarding experience for both students and teachers. During the event, the student will get an opportunities to participate and compete in various science activities such as puzzles, poster competition, problem solving, and construction. The winners would be awarded with shields and certificates and all participants would be provided with certificates of participation.

SAP is continuously putting its efforts to improve science teaching strategies, which will help the teachers in developing scientific attitude in their students. This year, we have planned to conduct a workshop for teachers, as a part of SAP Science Olympiad.

Please fill the attached registration form and send it along with Fee (Cash or Cheque) in the name of AKU-IED to Mr. Farhan Jiwani at PTAN Office 25 September, 2004.

If you have any query, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Thanks for your continued co-operation.

Sincerely,

Parveen Alamin

Program Officer, PTAN

Registration for SAP Olympiad

· Registration fee for each grade (Either Class IV or VIII) is Rs. 500/-,

(Covering 3 Students & 1 Teacher).

· Registration fee for both grades (both Class IV & VIII) is Rs. 1,000/-,

(Covering 6 Students & 2 Teachers).

· Registration fee for each additional teacher for either class IV or VIII is Rs. 200/-.

Criteria to participate in the Third Science Olympiad

· The Olympiad will be held on October 9, 2004.

· Each Institute / School is invited to send 03 students from each class IV & VIII with one of their Science teacher.

· A jury will decide winners, and its decision will be final.

· Entry in the Olympiad is open to all. All the entries will be entertained on first come first serve basis.

· Last date for Registration is September 25, 2004.

· There are three levels of competition. Each team is required to compete for all three levels. Level one is a puzzle round. Level two is problem solving, & Level three is construction. It’s Compulsory to participate in all three rounds.

· Accompanying science teacher has to attend SAP science workshop.

The Third SAP Science Olympiad October 9, 2004

It’s mandatory to participate in all three categories; some more information about each category is given below:

1. Puzzles

Puzzles will be given for testing the students’ scientific knowledge.

Assessment Criteria

· Scientific knowledge

· Team work

· Time management

2. Problem Solving

Problem solving is an investigative approach to learning. It requires students to use a variety of skills to acquire results.

In this category, a problem or situation along with material will be given. The students will be required to solve the problem by choosing the appropriate method and material.

Assessment Criteria

· Identification of the problem

· Selection of the appropriate material and scientific solution.

· Time management

· Team work

3. Construction

The students will construct a working model by using the appropriate material from the material given.

Assessment Criteria

· Application of the appropriate scientific concepts.

· Functioning of the model appropriately.

· Time management

· Team work