NATIONAL
SCIENCE SEMINAR 2015
THEME: HARNESSING
LIGHT-POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Introduction: The objective
of the Science Seminar is to inculcate a spirit of scientific enquiry
and analytical thinking in the minds of young students. The Science
Seminar will be held on a competitive basis in each State and Union
Territory. The topic of the Science Seminar is deliberated generally
from School, Block, District and State level. Winner from each School
participates at Block level. Winners of Block level participate at
District level Competition. Two winners from each District
participate in State level contest and only one winner from each
State is eligible for National level Competition, which will be held
at National Science Centre, Near Gate No.1, Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi-110 001 on Thursday the 8thOctober, 2015.
Participants : High
School Students from Class VIII to Class X only
Language : English,
Hindi or any recognised Indian language
Duration :
Participants shall make his / her presentation on the given topic for
a maximum duration of 6 minutes. This will be followed by a two
minutes Question - Answer Session with the Judge's on the same
topic.
Pattern : Each
participant of the State / Union Territory Science Seminar will be
asked 3 (three) questions after the presentation by the Judges and
the participant will be required to answer any 2 questions asked in
two minutes. There will be a written aptitude test for all the
participants before the Seminar starts.
Grading : 1.
Scientific Content in presentation - 40
marks
2.
Fluency in Speech -
25 marks
3.
Ability to answer questions
(a)
A written Aptitude Test of 20 questions (20 minutes
maximum)- 10 marks
(b) Answer to Oral Questions on
the spot after presentation (2 out of 3 questions)- 10
marks
4. Novelty in use of visuals
- 15 marks
Total - 100 marks
Supplementary Visuals:
The maximum number of supporting
visuals / slides / charts etc. permitted per participant is 5 (five
only). The details of these are as given below:
(a) Charts / Posters - maximum
size permitted is 850 mm (width) x 600 mm (height). All charts /
posters are to be mounted one on top of other, as done in a calendar.
One side of the chart / poster is considered as one unit. There
should be no pop-ups OR
(b) Slides should be of 35 mm
format mounted in plastic frame preferably OR
(c) The size of the over head
projector slides should not be more than A4 size, which could be
viewed fully when projected OR
(d) Computer based slides static
(Office 2000.ppsx & .PPT format) without additional features like
animation, pop-ups, roll-overs, etc. No interaction within one slide
is permitted.
Note : 3D models, videos
and films are not allowed to be shown during the deliberation /
presentation.
Date for state level science
seminar: As announced by the State organizing authority However, all
contests in States must be completed latest by 31st August 2015.
(This is mandatory to enable participants to prepare for National
Level Seminar).
Special Note : At the time of
deliberation, no Teacher or Escort shall be allowed to assist the
participants on the dais.
SCHOOL LEVEL
COMPETITION:ON OR BEFORE 5.8.2015
SUB DISTRICT LEVEL:ON
OR BEFORE13.8.2015
DISTRICT LEVEL:ON
20.8.15
SECRETARY
DSCA(JAYACHANDRAN K)9497601369
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF
EDUCATION, KASARAGOD
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