2013 Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament
BRING YOUR SCIENCE TEAM!
DESCRIPTION: This is an excellent activity for kids who like science. Students in grades 3-5 can take part in a variety of science activities involving hands-on challenges, tests of knowledge and scientific measurement skills. The day begins with a parade for all participants, and winners get medals!
We are offering 28 different events this year - here is a SMALL sample:
| Bottle Music | ~ | Fill the bottles to tune them and perform your music |
| Can Race | ~ | Bring your rubber band-powered racer and race it |
| Circuit Wizardry | ~ | Demonstrate what you know about electricity |
| Paddle Boats | ~ | Build a boat and make some waves in the race |
| Practice Tips | |||
| Can Race | Write it Do It | A is for Anatomy | Bottle Music |
ENTRANTS: This event is open to elementary schools in DeKalb County. Students usually participate as a member of a school-based team. Teams may include students in grades 3, 4 and 5. Our tournament is free, but pre-registration is required, and the events must be offered on a space-available basis.
KEY INFO:
DeKalb Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament
Druid Hills Middle School
Saturday, April 27, 2013
8 am -12:30 pm
KICK-OFF MEETING:
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 4 pm
Fernbank Science Center, Classroom 2
Register to attend: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SciOly_InfoMeeting
PRACTICE SESSIONS:
You must register for the practice sessions.
Register to attend: click here to register for practice session oneSession1: Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bottle Music - 1:00-2:30 pm (Bring your own bottles!)
Mystery Architecture - 2:30-4:00 pm (Bring your own pliers!)Session 2: Saturday, February 16, 2013 (Note change of date!)
Metric Mastery 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Paddle Boat Construction 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Bring your own wood scraps!)
QUESTIONS?
Michael Dowling
Fernbank Science Center
678-874-7102 (Fernbank Reception Desk)
678-874-7158 (Voice mail only)
dowlingm@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us