Chicago Regional Middle School Science Bowl
Registration opens September 22, 2008. Click Here
Regional Competition Dates:
Teacher Workshop -- January 19, 2008
Academic Competition -- February 28, 2009
Model Fuel-Cell Car Competition -- April 2009 TBA
National Competition -- April 30-May 5, 2009, Washington D.C.
Rules and Guidelines for the National Middle School Science Bowl
What is the Argonne Middle School Science Bowl?
It’s a Chicago area program, but part of a national program sponsored by the Department of Energy, conducted at over 30 locations across the country. Any school or organization within driving distance from a regional site may participate if age requirements are met.
Teams (4-5 students) of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are invited to participate in one or more competitions. A participating school needs a coach (teacher or school-approved person) who will work with team(s) with one or both competitions. Team registration must be done by the coach at the national website - http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/nmsb/default.htm see floating blue box
Academic Competition
Ten or more teams will compete in this fast-paced "quiz-show" style,
head-to-head competition, which will include preliminary and
double-elimination matches. In this competition students answer either
multiple-choice or short-answer questions relating to science and math
facts or concepts. Ten rounds are played until a champion is
determined.
Model Fuel Cell Car Competition
The car competition requires students to use applied science, and
engineering skills to meet technical challenges comparable to those
that scientists and engineers face to provide a lightweight vehicle
with efficient gearing, fuel storage, and performance. Developing a
successful design requires experimentation, teamwork, and organization.
Teams will be given a fuel cell, motor, and assorted parts, the rest of
the car is provided by the team. Cars will be raced in heats until the
top performing winner is determined. http://teachers.dep.anl.gov/
Watch video of the 2007 event — 38.5 MB .mpg file
Your students will:
- Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Learn about future technology – fuel cells & much more
- Compete and interact with other talented students
- Meet and interact with many scientists and engineers
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Chicago Regional Science Bowl Sponsors
The Chicago Regional Science Bowl is sponsored by Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Model Fuel Cell Car portion of the competition is also sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers and Case New Holland.
More SciBowl info
Academic Competition Rules
Tips for success (PDF)
Links to science facts websites
Some practice questions (PDF)
Links to help your team get started
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