Straw Tower
Students in teams of 2 will attempt to build the strongest straw tower. Each team will construct a tower using only 50 drinking straws and 2 meters of masking tape, the tower that supports the most mass will gain more points. The greatest score wins!
A is for Anatomy
This event consists of a written tests in which contestants will view models, slides, and pictures to identify organs from specific human body systems. Both structure and functions will be tested in a series of written questions.
Reflection Replay
Three team members each supplied with a pocket mirror, cooperate to direct a light beam (from a flashlight, laser pointer, etc) onto a predetermined target.
Weather Or Not
Students are asked weather related questions based off meteorological topics, terms, techniques, and events.
Science Bowl
All Science Bowl questions will be taken from elementary school science textbooks and will encompass the areas of earth science, life science, and physical sciences. A team comprised of four members (two boys and two girls) will compete with one or two other teams in the qualifiers for the semi-final and/or final round.
Leaf and Tree Finder
Two participants will be asked to identify various trees by using an identification key and leaf and tree part samples. Students may bring charts, keys, resource books etc., into the competition.
Map Reading
Individual contestants will be given two-part questions, which can be answered by using various kinds of maps.