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Department of Education Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA CITY Baliwasan Chico, Zamboanga City

2017 DIVISION SCI- QUEST CONTEST GUIDELINES & TWG ( Elementary and Secondary Levels for Public & Private Schools) IN CELEBRATION WITH THE NATIONAL SCIENCE CLUB MONTH ( NSCM ) DATE VENUES

: September 27-28, 2017 : Human Resource Development Center - SIP ( Elem. & Secondary ) : Zamboanga Central School – Science Innovation ( Elem & Secondary ) OPENING PROGRAM : 9:00 AM @ Zamboanga Central School Open Court Registration : 7:30-8:45 AM @ designated contest venues All competitions for students in both levels from public and private schools shall be held simultaneously at designated contest areas/rooms. A ) Suggested Schedule for Secondary School and District Selections ( Elementary and Secondary ) a. Secondary Schools/District Level Selection ( elementary and secondary )

: September 1-15 , 2017

B ) Competitions : ( PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS )

Event Science Investigatory Project ( SIP ) SIP ( Science Investigatory Project )

PUBLIC and PRIVATE – ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY Pupils (Gr. Level) Grades 5- 6

Grades 7-12

Category 1 for Life science for individual 1 for Life science for team 1 for physical science for individual 1 for physical science for team ( 4 entries per district and per private school ) 1 for Life science for individual 1 for Life science for team 1 for physical science for individual 1 for physical science for team ( 4 entries per district/per private school )

No. of Participants 48 – Public 10 - Private

48 - Public 10 - Private

Date : September 27-28 , 2017 September 27 , 2017 : Ingress and On-site evaluation ( 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ) September 28 , 2017 : Science Congress , Announcement of Results , Egress ( 8 :00 AM – 3:00 PM ) Science Grades 5-6 a) Individual 24 – public Innovations b) Team 20 - private ( 2 entries per district ) ( 2 entries per private school ) Science Grades 7-12 a) Individual 24 – public

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Innovations

b) Team ( 2 entries per district ) ( 2 entries per private school ) NOTE : for schools with special program like the STE , may send 2 more separate entries in addition to 2 entries per district For Exhibition only ( if any )

Robotics

20- private

Grades 7-12 ( Private schools ) Date : September 27 , 2017 : Project Display and Demonstration , Announcement of results ( 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ) C ) Contest Guidelines : 1. SIP

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Schedule For En Banc Session of Scientific Review Committee ( SRC ) for the Research Paper Elementary Secondary

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September 16, 2017 September 15 , 2017

b. Date of Submission of SIP write-up to the Committee Chair or Division Science Supervisor Elementary : On or before September 8 , 2017 until 5:00 PM Secondary : On or before September 8 , 2017 until 5:00 PM NOTE : The SRC shall individually review the papers at least one week prior to the En Banc Session. c. Research Paper Format - The IMRAD (Introduction , Methods , Research & Discussion ) format shall be followed for both elementary and secondary levels. For more details , please refer to Enclosure No. 4 of DepEd Memorandum No. 176 ,s.2016 ( pp. 9-10 ). Below are some guideposts in making your research paper more substantial and organized. Section Abstract

Purpose Mini-version of the paper

Verb Tense Simple past – refers to work done

Introduction Provide rationale for the study

Present – refers to established knowledge in the literature

Methods & Materials

Simple past – refers to work done

Describes what was done – experiment , model or field study

Elements  Principal objectives  Methods used  Principal results  Main conclusion  Nature and scope of problem  Review of relevant literature  Your hypothesis  Your approach used in the study ( and justification for this approach )  Principal results  Main conclusions  Description of materials  Description of procedure in a logical order, e.g. chronological order by experiment

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Results

Presents the data , the facts – what you found ,calculated , discovered ,observed

Simple past – refers to what was found or observed

Discussion

Shows the relationships among the facts

Present – emphasis on established knowledge, present results

Conclusions

Puts your results in context of previous research Summarizes your principal findings

Sufficient detail so that procedure can be reproduced  Your results  Your observations during experiments/field work  Your observations about the results (e.g. compare and contrast between experiments and model runs )  Results of any calculations using the data , like rates or error.  Trends , relationships , generalizations shown by the results  Any exceptions , outlying data ( and WHY )  How your results agree/disagree with previous studies and WHY

Present – emphasis on what should now be accepted as established knowledge

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Conclusions should relate back to the introduction , the hypothesis  Summary of evidence supporting each conclusion  Implications, the significance of your results or any practical applications Once your outline is finished, it’s simply a matter of turning your ideas into complete sentences.

d. Requirements of the Investigatory Projects

d.1. The Exhibit – Refer to the illustration above

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d.2. Display and Safety Regulations The project display using sets of any paper or board summarizes the research project and must focus on the proponent’s work for this year’s study. Tarpaulin will not be used for the display in support of the environmental advocacy of the government in reducing the consumption of nonbiodegradable or non-recyclable materials . The physical set-up must be attractive and informative. Interested spectators and judges should easily asses the study and the results obtained. Use clear and concise displays. Make headings stand-out, draw graphs and diagrams clearly and label them correctly. A one-page project abstract must be posted in one corner of the booth. Be sure to adhere to the size limitations and safety rules when preparing the display. The following items should be seen in the project display : Abstract , Background , Objectives, Significance , Methodology , Results , Discussion , Conclusion , Recommendations , Bibliography and if applicable , Photo Credits ( including illustrations and graphics ). Note that a proponent should not include his/her face in the project’s procedure/illustration in the display.

d.3. The composition for Team Category shall be a maximum of three members only. d.4. Ethics Statement Scientific fraud and misconduct is not condoned at any level of research or competition. Plagiarism , use or presentation of other research’s work as one’s own and fabrication of data will not be tolerated . Fraudulent projects are disqualified for the competition.

d.5. Contents

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Apply/demonstrate specific principles or attempt to provide new knowledge; Be a result of continuing or parallel scientific research and investigation and not a copy of any previous research; Have socio-economic significance and relevance to livelihood development; and Contribute to the advancement of S&T and the development of the community.

d.5. Physical Set-Up / Visual Display The maximum size of project display must be: 76 cm (30 inches) deep 122 cm (48 inches) wide 183 cm (40 inches) high excluding table

NOTE : Contest Guidelines & Criteria for Science Innovation are still being finalized and shall be posted as soon as possible.

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D. Technical Working Committees 1. SIP ( ELEMENTARY ) Chairperson: Members: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Meriam Alih (Baliwasan CS/ Baliwasan D.) Remedios Abella ( Tetuan CS/tetuan D. ) Lerma Abella ( Malagutay ES/Baliwasan D. ) Hazel Naog (Pilar College/Private School ) Lynnette Talaid (CVDJES/Sta. Maria D.) Agnes Taruc (Divisoria ES/Putik D. )

2. SIP ( SECONDARY ) Chairperson: Dr. Estela Florentino (ZNHS – West) Members: 1. Flobert Andajao (Talisayan NHS) 2. Melodia Palco (Pasonanca NHS 3. Renz Jervy Book (ZNHS – West) 4. Mark Anthony Tumapon ( Sinubong NHS) 5. Ma. Realyn Balneg (Ayala NHS) 6. Kathlyn Tanduyan (ZNHS – West) 7. Carmen Lopez (Sinunuc NHS) 8. Marilou Parilla (Ayala NHS) 9. Jennifer Atilano (Baluno Nhs) 10. Jamaica Delos Reyes (ADZU/Private School ) 3. SCIENCE INNOVATION ( ELEMENTARY ) Chairperson Members 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

: Chrisneir Bancayrin (Mt. View ES/Labuan D.) : Zoraida Saral (Southcom ES/Baliwasan D.) Maria Rosibella Ebol (Baliwasan CS/Baliwasan D.) Gemma Alvarez (Sta. Barbara ES/Zamboanga Central D.) Josephine Tubaña(Tagasilay ES/Vitali D.) Jonathan Tarroza Upper Pasonanca ES/Sta. Maria D.) Suzette Conturno (Cabaluay ES/Mercedes D.)

4. SCIENCE INNOVATION ( SECONDARY ) Chairperson: Noreen Catis (RSHS) Members: 1. Lilibeth Punzalan (Culianan NHS) 2. Socorro Maravilla (Ramon Enriquez NHS ) 3. Jenelyn Limen (Sangali NHS) 4. Lylwynn Lozano (RSHS) 5. Jane Aubrey De Paz (DPLMHS) 6. Arlene Juhuri (MCLLNHS) 7. Ma. Sheena Castillo (Tictapul NHS) 8. Analyn Enriquez (Tagasilay NHS) 9. Ma. Theresa Tarroza (Curuan NHS)

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5. FOOD & REFRESHMENT Chairperson: Vilma Bazan (Zambowood ES/Putik D.) Members: 1. Louie Sanchez (Tugbungan ES/Tetuan D.) 2. Marlita Igloria (Buenavista ES/Curuan D.) 3. Mercibel Valeriano (Sta. Maria CS/Sta. Maria D.) 4. Sandra Dahum (DPLMHS) 5. Buena Rubia (Lunzuran ES/Putik D. 6. Michelle Subrio (Southcom ES/Baliwaan D.) 7. Cheryl Rabulan (Recodo NHS) 8. Diana Nichols (San Jose Gusu ES/Baliwasan D.) 9. Christine Gaduyon (Luyahan ES/Sta. Maria D.) 10. Noemi Yap (Southcom NHS) 6. AWARDS & DOCUMENTATION Chairperson: Sherwin Saavedra ( Maasin LC/Ayala D. ) Members: 1. Rachel Castigador (Maasin LC/Ayala D.) 2. Olga Guevara (Mulu-muluan ES/Mercedes D.) 3. Niko Ramos (Taluksangay ES/Mercedes D.) 4. Edison Francisco (Ayala NHS) 5. Aleli Rubio (Baliwasan CS/Baliwasan D.) 6. Jessibel Enjambre ( MCLLNHS) 7. Lamberto Trumata (DPLMHS) 8. Agnes Labayog ( ZCHS-Main ) 9. Maria Giselle Madrazo (ZCHS-Main ) 10. Jan-Ray Inclan (Recodo NHS) 11. Vincent Fernandez (MCLLNHS) 12. Fatima Alam (REHS) 13. Estrella Santiago ( ICES/Private School ) 7. REGISTRATION/ATTENDANCE/RESULTS  

By Contest – Care of the Committee Chair Results are to be turned over to the Awards Committee

8. PROGRAM & INVITATION 1. Christine Gaduyon ( Luyahan ES/Sta. Maria D. )