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Overview
What are the MN State Regional Science Bowls?
Students compete in teams solving technical problems and answering questions in all branches of science and math. The one-day competition is conducted in a fast-paced question and answer format. Teams go head-to-head and ring in to answer questions, just like the TV show Jeopardy. Each team plays multiple games in a round robin tournament with the chance to advance to a double-elimination championship. The Minnesota Science Bowls are two separate events: one for middle school students (grades 6-8) and the other for high school students (grades 9-12). One winning team from each Science Bowl qualifies to represent Minnesota and compete at the National Science Bowl, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., all expenses paid.
The Minnesota Science Academy holds two regional competitions for the state of Minnesota; one for Middle School students and the other for High School students. The High School tournament is Friday January 20, 2012 and the Middle School tournament is Saturday February 11, 2012 (The University of St. Thomas will host the event and does not finalize their academic schedule until Oct. The final date will be posted as soon as possible.) Effective for the 2012 Science Bowls, there will be a maximum of 32 teams in the MN State Regional Science Bowl for High School Students and 24 teams in the Middle School Bowl. The goal of the MN Academy of Science is to maximize the number of schools/organizations participating. All participants receive a free T-shirt and a meal. The winning teams receive a trophy and individual medals and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Science Bowl, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. The second and third place teams received individual medals  High School Deadline: 12/15/2011 Middle School Deadline: 1/15/2012  Who participates?
Any current public, private, or home school is welcome to participate. Teams not associated with a school such as community groups, girl scouts, boy scouts and science clubs are welcome to participate; however, if the school a student attends is competing in the tournament, then that student may compete only on a team from that school. No more than 3 teams from one school or student group may compete in a regional event. The high school science bowl is for current ninth through twelfth grade students. The middle school science bowl is for current sixth through eighth grade students.
How can I get involved? How can I volunteer?
Science Bowl events depend on local volunteers from all ages and skills to serve as competition officials and run the events. If you are interested in sharing your love of science and math with students, contact Lisa Warbritton at lwarbritton@mnmas.org to volunteer.
What happens if my team wins the MN State Regional Science Bowl?
The winning team from the MN State Regional Science Bowl for High School Students and the winning team from the MN State Regional Science Bowl for Middle School students each receive an all-expense paid trip to compete in the National Science Bowl April 26 – April 30, 2012 in Washington, DC.. This includes the five team members and one coach. The National Science Bowl is a program of the U.S. Department of Energy. The event includes several days of science activities, sightseeing, and competitions. It's a mini-conference and valuable experience. There are cutting-edge science seminars and hands-on science activities. The teams who advance to the elimination rounds will earn a monetary prize for their school. Top teams also receive trophies and other awards, including science trips for the high school teams. Complete information will be sent to the winning team after the Minnesota Science Bowl.
The National Science Bowl for Middle School Students includes two types of competitions, an academic math and science competition and a solar cell model car race. The car race provides the students with a hands-on science and engineering experience where the teams design, guild, and race their model cars. More information can be found on the National Science Bowl web site – www.scied.science.doe.gov/nsb/default.htm |
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