The SCSEA Science Bowl for Middle School Students (grades 6-8) is a fast-paced question and answer format, similar to Jeopardy, during which students answer questions about earth science, physical science, life science, math, energy, and general science.
| 2013 Important Dates | |
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| 02/22 | Deadline to register for SCSEA science bowl. |
| 02/22 | Elec. car teacher workshop (registration required). |
| 03/02 | SCSEA Science Bowl at FSEC |
| 05/04 | EnergyWhiz Olympics at FSEC, Cocoa, FL |
| 04/25 | National Science Bowl at Washington D.C. |
Why Get Involved?
The purpose of this program is to encourage and reward students involvement in math and science activities, improve awareness of alternative fuel technologies, and provide an avenue of enrichment for academic science achievement.
Who May Enter?
Teams of four students plus an alternate and one teacher/mentor. Any current public, private, or home school students in grades 6, 7, or 8 are welcome to participate. [REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.]
Now is a good time to mention that you should review the competition rules. Should your team win the SCSEA science bowl and compete at the National Science Bowl, you should review the national rules as well.
Electric Car Racing
Participating teams will receive a electric (rechargeable lithium battery) car kit, to be used in the car demonstration portion of the competition. This competition tests the creative engineering skills of many of the brightest math and science students as they gain hands-on experience in the automotive design process.
| 2012 Academic Bowl Winners |
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| 1st | Abraham Lincoln Middle (Alachua County) |
| 2nd | Falcon Cove Middle (Broward County) |
| 3rd | Ronald McNair Magnet (Brevard County) |
| 2012 B.A.T. Mobile Challenge Winners |
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Race Winners |
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| 1st | Edgewood Jr/Sr High (Brevard County) |
| 2nd | McLane Middle School (Hillsborough County) |
| 3rd | Orlando Science Schools (Orange County) |
Design Award |
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| 1st | McLane Middle School (Hillsborough County) |
Compete At Nationals in D.C.
The members and mentor from the top science bowl team receive an all expense paid trip to compete in the National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. The first, second and third place teams receive trophies and ribbons.
This video is about the 2008 competition; though a bit out of date, it contains a good inside look at how the competition operates.
Resources
2013 National Science Bowl for Middle School Students information: http://science.energy.gov/nsb/middle-school.
Contact Information
Penny Hall, Coordinator
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
Penny: (321) 638-1018 / penny@fsec.ucf.edu