BIO-PROCESS LAB (B) 2015

KAREN LANCOURNational Committee Chair-Life

Science Bio-Process Lab National Supervisor

karenlancour@charter.net

Event Rules – 2015

DISCLAIMERThis presentation was prepared using draft rules.  There may be some changes in the final copy of the rules.  The rules which will be in your Coaches Manual and Student Manuals will be the official rules.

Event Rules – 2015

BE SURE TO CHECK THE 2015 EVENT RULES FOR EVENT PARAMETERS AND TOPICS FOR EACH COMPETITION LEVEL

TRAINING MATERIALS Training Power Point – content overview Training Handout - content information Practice Activities - sample stations with key Sample Tournament – sample problems with

key Event Supervisor Guide – prep tips, event

needs, and scoring tips Internet Resource & Training CD’s – on the

Science Olympiad website at www.soinc.org under Event Information

Biology-Earth Science CD, Bio-Process Lab CD (updated 2015) in Science Olympiad Store at www.soinc.org

Bio-Process Lab (B)

Event Description - lab-oriented competition involving the fundamental science processes of a middle school biology lab program

Event – lab practical in stations Event Parameters – be sure to

check the rules for resources allowed, type of goggles needed.

Basic Science Process Skills

Observing Measuring Inferring Classifying Predicting Communicating

Integrated Science Process Skills

Formulating Hypothesis Identifying Variables Defining Variables Operationally Describing Relationships Between

Variables Designing Investigations Experimenting Acquiring Data Analyzing Investigations and Their Data Understanding Cause and Effect

Relationships Formulating Models

GAME PLAN POWERPOINT FOR OVERVIEW HANDOUT FOR DETAIL OF INFORMATION

NEEDED INTERNET RESOURCES AND CD FOR

MORE HELP PRACTICE ACTIVITIES TO MASTER

SKILLS SAMPLE COMPETITION UNDER TIMED

CONDITIONS TO EXPERIENCE COMPETITION SITUATION

Student Preparation

Team work skills Time limits Answering questions Measurement and Calculations Reference materials Practice using labs and lab

manuals Construct sample stations

Compound Microscope

Parts Making wet mount Appearance of

objects Movement of

objects Magnification Changing objects Estimating size of

objects Field diameter &

area

Principles of Microscopy

Measuring objects

Stereomicroscope Parts Appearance of

objects Magnification Advantages Uses Observing

objects

Electronic Balance

Capacity Units Tare or Zero Err Using the Balance Advantages &

Disadvantages

Triple Beam Balance

Capacity – auxillary weights

Units – numbered and unnumbered increments

Tare Using the Balance Advantages &

Disadvantages

Measuring Liquids

Meniscus – read bottom

Capacity and Range Graduations –

numbered and unnumbered increments

Readability Making

measurements Estimating

Metric ruler and calipers

Capacity and Range

Numbered and unnumbered increments

cm vs mm Uses of each Making

measurements Estimating Vernier Scale

Thermometers

Capacity and Range

Do not start at zero

Numbered and unnumbered increments

Uses of each Making

measurements Estimating

Probes

Graphing calculator

Easy link or CBL Probe Collect data onto

calculator Transfer data to

computer Graph analysis Quick data

collection

Data Presentation and Analysis- Data Tables

Format Title Units of

measurement

Numbering Tables

Source

Leg (thigh) Length (cm)

Time of 40 yard dash (sec)

24 9

31 9.2

37 11

38 10

39 8.2

42 8.4

55 9.3

62 9

Data Presentation and Analysis-

Graphs Graph – types X vs Y axis Scaling axis Plotting points Human Error Curve or best fit

line Labeling

Human Mistakes vs. Experimental Errors

Human Mistakes – carelessness Experimental Error –

instrument variation or technique

Random Error – chance variation

Systematic Error – system used for designing or conducting experiment

A Sample Dichotomous Key

1. wings covered by an exoskeleton . . . . . . go to step 2  1. wings not covered by an exoskeleton. . . . go to step 3

2 body has a round shape. . . . . . . . ladybug  2 body has an elongated shape. . . . . .grasshopper  

3.wings point out from the side of the body . . dragonfly3 wings point to the posterior of the body.. . . . Housefly

Note: There should be one less step than the total number of organisms to be identified in your dichotomous key.  

Sample Stations – Population Density

Measure sample area Determine population density for symbols Assign an organism to symbols Form a food chain Evaluate sample – predict techniques, etc.

Sample Station – Dichotomous Key

Have specimens of leaves Formulate a key or use a key to identify

specimens

Sample Station - Measurement

Identify range, capacity, incrementation Do measurement – estimate last digit

Sample Station – Experiment Analysis

Analyze the design of the experiment Identify variables Explain results – form conclusions

Sample Station – Microscopy

Determine the diameter of the field and the length of one cell in mm and convert to mcm.

Sample Station – Data Analysis

Making hypotheses

Food web analysis

Eating habit analysis

Predictions and conclusions

Inferences

Sample Station – pH

Determine the pH of various solutions using either pH probe or pH test papers.