Amphibians+and+Reptiles

= Amphibians and Reptiles = Coaches and Volunteers- Team-

Hudson Invite Materials [|Powerpoint test] [|Answer Sheet] [|Answer Key]

[|SO Events-Amphibians & Reptiles]  [|2008 CC Powerpoint Presentation] [|2008 CC Internet Resources] [|2008 CC Training Handout] [|2008 CC Sample Tournament] [|2008 CC Sample Tournament Powerpoint] [|2008 CC Tournament Answer Sheet]

Please share your positive constructive observations and/or study tips on the event's Wiki Discussion Pages.
 * Please see event rules or wiki home page for packing guide for materials needed and/or allowed in competition.**

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Please see discussion page entries sharing what was learned from competing at invitationals, regionals and state tournaments. This will help you with a "jumping off point" for continued study and/or mentoring students who will follow you.


 * For study use your fieldguide and Official Science Olympiad 2009/2010 Specimen list** for quick reference for names of Order, Family, Genus and Common Names.**.** The more familiar you are with quickly finding information in your fieldguide and official list, the greater your chances of success. You won't be able to use computers during the tournament (or as a scientist in some field conditions). Keep reviewing and self-testing. **Better to study in short frequent sessions than to "cram."**

Review pages in your guidebooks that instruct on **HOW TO USE YOUR GUIDEBOOKS** so you will be able to locate information quickly.

Zoos, museums of natural history and other references in textbooks or from the internet or computer apps can help you become familiar with the "calls" of the specimens and details and habitat of specimens. However, **based on past tournaments, most of your identification questions will be based on photos and drawings. When studying outside sources remember to focus on North American specimens on in the Official List of Science Olympiac Event Sheet.**


 * Definitions and general knowledge are tested also**, so learn background and general characterics and distinquishing characteristics for classes of specimens.


 * Create self-test(s)**, study sheets with "fill-in the blank," multiple choice, etc., see tests from prior years in the choice hour event bin. Create answer keys for your tests. Create blank answer sheets to use to test yourself and team members. WHEN CREATING YOUR OWN TESTS IT WILL HELP YOU TO STAY WITH THE SAME TEST FORMAT (example: "Specimen #1, Questions A, B, C - The first question should be one asking you to name either the Order, Suborder, Family or Genus. Questions should be worded carefully. When asking about the "range" this means location in North America. Questions about "habitat" mean description of living environment (example rocks, streams, etc.)

Obtain one of the recommended field guides from a coach. Flag and label the pages for each of the specimens on the official list. Make a list (on this Wiki) of any that aren't in the field guide. Find a source for each specimen that isn't in the field guide. Put a link to the source on the Wiki.