SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Pierce Elem.March 29, 2014

12 EVENTS

18 TEAMSCoach McComas and Coach

Cortez

Some of theevents are:

Bridging the Gap This even is designed to test student’s

ability to think on their feet. They will be given materials to build a bridge which will support a tennis ball.

Circuit WizardryThis event will:

Challenge your knowledge of circuits using low voltage batteries

Conductor, insulator, open circuit- terms you’ll need to know!

Clay Boats Each team will construct a clay boat from

a wad of clay, then float the boat and put pennies and see how many pennies it will hold.

Crash Car EggspertEach team will build a structure on top of the Pine Car Racer. The structure will be designed to hold and protect an egg as the car is rolled down a progressively steeper series of ramps and crashed into an immovable barrier.

Pentathlon Do you know a lot of science facts? Try this even which requires team work,

physical skills and science questions.

5 scientists will run a relay style obstacle course.

Topics to study will be given ahead of time but you don’t know what the obstacle course will require until the day of the event.

Reflection Relay This is a new event. A team of 3 scientists will work

cooperatively to determine the path a light beam takes as it reflects off a series of plain mirrors.

Sounds tricky but fun. This event could use parent help whole

practicing.to figure out the angles

Science JeopardyDo you know a lot of science facts?Have you ever watched Jeopardy on TV?The nature of the game is to choose a

category and a level of difficulty from the game board and view and listen to an answer to a question.

The first team to respond with an appropriate question for the answer will be awarded the specified number of points and will choose the next topic and level.

Rubber Band Catapult

You will build a catapult!You will launch rubber

bandsThere will be a target to

aim for! Your catapult will have to

be VERY accurate!

Last year we had Tennis Ball Catapult

More information :RUBBER BANDCATAPULT

Students will build and calibrate their own free

standing (not hand held) projectory device that must be capable of

“ shooting a rubber band at a target. 4- 10 meters away Each team will bring their own “newly constructed” homemade catapult.

This year we have a rubber band Catapult

Each event has special directions

5 photos Data chart

Water Rockets

Have you ever built a rocket?In this event:Before the day of the event you will build a

rocket out of a 2-liter plastic soda bottleThe rocket that stays in the air for the

longest duration wins. Parachutes are allowed

All energy to launch the rocket must come from water/air pressure provided by a pump

Weather or Not Scientists/Meteorologists will test their

knowledge of meteorological terms, techniques and events.

Ask your 4th grade science teacher for help on this or maybe your group could go visit a weather station.

2 students per team

Wildlife Safari Hey, do you love studying about birds?

Students will demonstrate their ability to identify Michigan Bird wildlife and their habitat . Answers may be researched through the use of a field guide

Last year we had a bird expert come to Pierce.

Things to know The event is at West Maple Elementary There will be two teams from Pierce

consisting of fourth and fifth graders ALL FIFTH GRADERS HAVE PRIORITY TO

COMPETE IN SCIENCE OLYMPIAD BEFORE THE FOURTH GRADERS

You definitely WILL have a chance as a fifth grader!

Are you interested?

Sign up soon so you get a favorite event.

Practices start on C days in January at lunch time. Room 216Come to some practices and find out what team will be best for you.

GO PIERCE!