SCERT Haryana State Level Science Seminar 2014

Name of the Organisation : SCERT Haryana
Name of the Competition : State Level Science Seminar 2014
Location : Gurgaon

Website : http://scertharyana.gov.in/

State Level Science Seminar 2014 :
With reference to the letter no NSCD/17012/7/NSS/2014f90 dated 01-05-2014. This year’s State Level Science Seminar will be held on 20 August, 2014 in Science Wing of SCERT at 9.00 am. The topic for this year’s state science seminar is ” Innovations in Agriculture for a sustainable future : Prospects and Challenges”. The details regarding rules and regulations are enclosed herewith. Kindly give wide publicity and organize the seminar throughout your district with full zeal. One first winner from each district will participate in the state level contest.

Note :
You are requested to complete the the district level science seminar latest by 31st July, 2014. Please inform the date and venue of your district level seminar so that one official from the council can attend it. it has been observed that some districts show lukewarm response to this event . Therefore your office must ensure the organization of event at district level and participation at state level.

Basic Information For Science Seminars Upto State Level :
Topic of the Seminar : “innovations in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future: Prospects & Challenges”
Organised by : National Council of Science Museums
(Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India)
Sector – V, Block – GN, Bidhan Nagar,
Kolkata – 700 091
Venue : Vlsvesvaraya industrial and Technological Museum
Kasturba Road. Bangalore- 560 001
Phone :080-22864009/22866200
Fax : 080 22864114/22864009
Email : vitmuseum AT gmail.com
Date : 11th October, 2014

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/UT level contest and only one winner from each State 1′ Union Territory is eligible for National level Competition, which will be held at Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Kasturba Road, Bangalore on Saturday the 11th October, 2014.
Participants : High School Students from Class URI 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. Fluencyin 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

Supplementary Visuals :
The maximum number of supporting visuals / slides / charts etc. permitted per participant is 5. The details of these are as given below :
[a] Charts / Posters : maximum size permitted is 850 mm (width) * 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 if 35 mm format mounted in plastic frame preferably 0R ,
(c) The size of the over head projector slides should not be more than A4 size, which could be viewed fully when projected 0R
(d) Computer based slides static (Office 2000.ppsx & .pptx 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.

Prizes :
As decided by the organizers of State / Union Territory level Science Seminars.

Date :
As announced by the State / UT organizing authority (like State / UT Education Dept./SCERT/SlSE/SIE etc.) However, all contests in States / UTs must be completed before 1st week of September, 2014. (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.

Information to the organizer :
The details of the Seminar at each District level and at State level may be sent to : Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Kasturba Road, Bangalore-560 001 along with photographs of the event. During the State Level Competition, a banner showing the details of the sponsor (to be communicated by us later) may be displayed and a photograph of the banner with the participants may be sent to the National Coordinator for records

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