Chicago Regional Middle School Science Bowl
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Competition Dates:
Teacher Workshop -- January 21, 08
Academic Competition -- March 1, 2008
Model Fuel-Cell Car Competition -- April 26, 2008
Rules and Guidelines (PDF) 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 and General Motors, conducted at 30 locations across the country. Any school within driving distance from a regional site may participate.
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. 2005 photos - http://teachers.dep.anl.gov/
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/
- See how to really challenge your BEST students!
Your students will:
- 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 sponsored by DOE and ANL, joined by General Motors, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Case New Holland.
More SciBowl info
About the Regional Science Bowl
Science Bowl FAQs
General Rules
Determining the Regional Rep.team
Academic Competition Rules
Tips for success (PDF)
Links to science facts websites
Some practice questions (PDF)
Map & Schedule - To be Announced
Model Fuel Cell Car Competition Rules (PDF)
Kit instructions (PDF)
Links to help your team get started
Forms you'll need
Team Registration form
Parental Consent Form (PDF)
Student conduct form (PDF)
Find Argonne Natl Lab on the map
Thanks to our sponsors
Argonne National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy
General Motors
The Society of Automotive Engineers
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