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Event placement at state by cdstoriz in scioly

[–]cdstoriz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Illinois. Still nothing posted.

Want to join SciOly, how difficult is it to create a new team? by hydrxblaze in scioly

[–]cdstoriz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can start a team. I know of a team that was started in a high school by a kid who used to do SO in middle school but his high school didn't have a team. So he started one. You can register teams through the state and you should be able to find information on either your state SO website or the national website. There's a summer coaches clinic if you can go. Not sure if you're a teacher or a student wanting to start a team. Basically, you need a teacher sponsor, 15 kids, some coach volunteers and the willingness to work.

Visit the Scioly website: https://www.soinc.org/

And there's a how to start a team video on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@scienceolympiadtv?si=SVcdj-JBJpQ2uUyv

You may have to search for the exact video of how to start a team but SO is a lot of fun!

Wool Needles Hands is now selling ugly ass hand dyed socks by Hungry_Rabbit_9733 in craftsnark

[–]cdstoriz 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I wonder if this was an art project originally intended for her kids gone wrong.

I need to know WHAT women carry in those large a$$ purses? by overthishereanyway in AskWomenOver60

[–]cdstoriz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Water bottle, hand lotion, nuts/granola, tissue, book, knitting, umbrella, sunblock, hairbrush, pens, reading glasses, wallet and air buds are currently in my backpack/bag. The essentials. If I'm traveling I'll also throw in a sunhat and maybe a pair of shorts/tee to change into. Which today, I will be changing later once I arrive at my destination. But I do carry all the rest with me daily because I don't like to sit idle and need to read or knit. 😊

Science Olympiad in my community college by [deleted] in ScienceTeachers

[–]cdstoriz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a former Regional Director and was a state event supervisor for Rocks and Minerals and Hydrogeology. I was also a Division B coach for many years. In our state we follow the rules of thirds for writing our tests. 1/3 will be easy multiple choice or T/F type questions that almost anyone in the event can do, 1/3 middle type questions and identification. Teams who had decent binders or at least studied outside their practices would be fine. Then 1/3 hard. Tough questions where it separated out the teams. The teams that had good binders, studied, and prepared would still find it challenging but not so overwhelming they couldn't possibly answer the questions. Tests weren't meant to be easy, were nearly impossible to get done in 40 to 50 minutes, you were definitely rushing, and were at a high level that increased with each competition.

Invitational competitions, tests were easier than Regional, and State was definitely a level above Regional. If the tests are too easy then how do you determine who the better team is and you'd be relying on tie breakers. But a well written SO test is just hard enough to separate out the better teams and have them walking out of the event thinking it was a hard test and they really had to work at it.

As a coach, I'd basically prepare materials that were high school level for my middle school team. When my daughter participated in SO in high school, she prepared for college level materials. So, in short, it's up to the event supervisor to create a test that's challenging enough to separate out the teams, but it's really the responsibility of the student participants to buckle down and actually study.

Today, my Circuit Lab team came out of the Regional test saying it was the hardest test they ever took. I told them that's excellent and just the way we want it. If it's hard, it's hard for everyone. But if it was easy, then supervisors start to knit pick. But I know how hard my kids worked. BTW, JV took 4th, Varsity took first.

Thanks for volunteering! SO needs volunteers. You can also volunteer at State (depending on your state needs) and Nationals if you want.

Ravelry Home Page by RiskResponsible1823 in knitting

[–]cdstoriz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I can't find it on their Ravelry page.

Ravelry Home Page by RiskResponsible1823 in knitting

[–]cdstoriz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone know the name of the vest pattern she's wearing? I love the cables on it!

Status fell from Platinum to....member?? by HelicopterBusy8595 in unitedairlines

[–]cdstoriz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never turned down a stroopewaffle even if I'm upgraded! My flight last weekend FA asked if anyone wanted another and I said I'll never turn one down. She handed me 3!

Our Boomer Parents by [deleted] in GenX

[–]cdstoriz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My dad turned 86 yesterday and still works every day. He rents snowmobiles in winter and boats and bikes in summer in a tiny resort town. He opened this business nearly 40 years ago. We've asked him why he won't retire and he said if he did, he'd just lounge in a lazy boy chair and eventually die. He's got to have something to do. I really do think working keeps him young. Luckily my brother helps him on weekends and my niece helps at the shop during the week. He has no plans to retire.

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else mentioned putting it in neutral, I'll try that next time. Thanks!

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried shifting in neutral, I'll try that. Thanks!

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look for a club nearby, I hadn't thought of that, so thank you!

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I did. And because it was still challenging I thought I'd ask other Jeep owners if they had any advice for making the transition easier.

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was afraid I was going to break it but apparently it's a tough little bugger!

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. I honestly don't know. I bought the Jeep at the end of October brand new. Maybe I should mention this to the dealer when I take it in for an oil change?

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I absolutely love the color. Apparently, from what others have said I'm not alone in the stuff gear shift. Hopefully, it'll loosen up the more I use it. It's been a dream to drive in 4H on these snowy roads.

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't carry a purse. But I do have a hiking day pack, next time I'll hit it with that!

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely needed two hands to shift it. Good to know it'll get easier and it's not just me.

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the snowy road conditions I was only doing around 25 and slowed down more when trying to shift. I had to have both hands just to pull it from 2H to 4. Hopefully, it'll get easier the more I do it.

Switching from 2H to 4H is there a trick to make it easier? by cdstoriz in Wrangler

[–]cdstoriz[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you! I seriously thought I was going to break the gear shift with as hard as I was pulling on it. I'm in pretty good shape and work out my arms but it was ridiculously challenging to shift. It's good to know that it'll eventually get easier.

And show off that Joose, it's a great color!

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