Math, Science and Technology Competition for 7Th and 8Th Graders

Name ______Period ______Mr. Dittmer [email protected]

ECybermission Project 2012-2013

Could you use an extra $3,000 ?? HERE is your chance !! eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for groups of MIDDLE SCHOOL students. This school year the US Army has announced a competition for students across the US and DODEA schools to help their community by demonstrating group problem solving. eCYBERMISSION challenges our students to explore how science, math and technology work in your world. Some students may have seen this advertised on AFN. We encourage you to talk about this with your son or daughter. Students here at KMS will form a team of three or four students from YOUR TEAM ….all team members must be registered at KAMS until at least 14 December, 2012 . (sorry—you can ONLY work with another student on YOUR GRADE LEVEL ONLY). Also, students need to find an Team Advisor (Team Advisors must be teacher, coach, counselor, or leader in a youth organization , or a parent here at KAMS and at least 21 years of age. They must have access to an active e-mail account.) and then all work together to solve a real problem in your community to compete for regional and national awards. To REGISTER and find a complete list of Rules, requirements and the awards check out the following website: http://www.ecybermission.com

Team Mission Folders will be judged based on four diverse criteria:

Three Judges will review a team's Mission Folder. Criteria, sub-criteria and point percentages follow:

(1) Application of Science, Math and Technology (40%)

Effective use of scientific methods and problem-solving strategies. Research is extensive and sources are reputable Conclusions formulated are logical based on the data collected Appropriate use of scientific terms, equipment, materials and mathematical equations Web research from multiple sources of varying focus and opinion Effective use of technology as a part of solution

(2) Innovation, Originality and Creativity (20%)

An original problem or unique approach to an old problem Use of an original, resourceful and novel approach to conducting experiments Use of creative sources of different kinds to research the problem (websites, textbooks, interviews, etc.) Conclusions that demonstrate insight and a creative interpretation of the results Creative use of graphics and visuals to present the mission Creative use of the Web to accomplish the team's Mission Challenge

(3) Benefit to the Kaiserslautern Community (20%)

Selected problem deals with a challenging community issue Proposed solution could have a positive impact on the whole community, or a segment of a population in the community Potential that the proposed solution might actually be implemented Direct demonstration of the benefit of the team's proposed solution on the community

(4) Team Collaboration and Communication (20%)

Evidence that the team worked together Effective use of a broad range of team member skills Involvement of community members as resources Overall presentation is organized, clear and free from grammatical and spelling errors

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What can my team’s Mission Challenge be? Look for science, math and technology in unlikely places! Some examples are:

+++ THREE year’s ago we had $2,000 winners from KMS. Their “PROBLEM” was about our School Lunch Program & measuring the BMI (Body Mass Index) of all 6th graders. Can you think of a new version of this for this school year ???

• What are some problems in the KMC that we could help to solve as a team? • Can you think a cool way to recharge your MP3 player batteries ? • Could you think of a way to use technology for people with medical emergencies (LIKE BEE STINGS) ? • Take a look at Peanut, Fish and other Food Allergies we have a school---how could you make a project out of this? • How could I use my ITouch, IPAD or IPOD to help solve a SITUATION in our community? • What can students do about “homeland security” while overseas? Could you create a device to ALERT the SP’s if you were lost downtown?  How could I use technology to help our students who are physically disadvantaged?

These are only a few ideas. Students are encouraged to come up with their own! Select a Mission Challenge, then identify a specific problem for your team to solve. Your solution must use science, math and technology and have a positive impact on your community.

Choose a Mission Challenge that interests you and your friends!

Select one of the Mission Challenge areas below

 Alternative Sources of Energy

 Ecosystems

 Environment

 Food, Health & Fitness

 Nanotechnology

 National Security & Safety

 Robots & Robotics

 Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Vectors & Scalars

 Sports & Recreation (SEE the WEBSITE for MORE information on these areas !)

Identify a specific community problem your team can address

Apply science, math and technology to come up with a solution

Submitting Your Entry Your team will submit a Mission Folder. View the questions now, by clicking on the Mission Folder on the website. You'll answer questions about:

 the Mission Challenge you selected

 the specific problem you identified

 and what you learned.

The Judges will read and score your answers to determine winners of the competition.

Although not required, you can upload other files such as graphics, photos, documents and HTML (web) pages to support your answers.

E-Cybermission Timeline

December 14, 2012 Team registration ends

February 01, 2013 CyberGuides' registration ends

March 01, 2013 CyberGuides' last day online

March 01, 2013 Virtual Judge registration ends

March 01, 2013 Final day to submit Mission Folders

March 04, 2013 Virtual Judging begins

March 27, 2013 Virtual Judging ends

March 28-29, 2013 Compilation and Scoring

April 01, 2013 State winners notified as potential winners

April 04, 2013 State winner validation forms due

April 05, 2013 State winners notified Regional Finalists notified

Friday, April 19, 2013 Regional Finalist abstracts due

Week of April 22, 2013 Regional Judging panel

Week of April 29, 2013 Regional Winners notified

Late June 2013 National Judging and Educational Event