Posted on 01/09/2005 4:54:56 AM PST by Cranefly
National Science Decathlon is a loose affiliation of parents, teachers and community volunteers dedicated to promoting science education by organizing competitive, science-based tournaments throughout the United States. Each Science Decathlon tournament is made up of ten Team Events and up to four Pilot Events which sport names like Bridge Breaking, Water Rocketry and Ick! Thyology for each division. Division A events are for 9th -12th grade high school students. Division B events are for 6th - 9th grade junior high, middle school and intermediate elementary students.
Science Decathlon students are encouraged to participate in groups, or teams, but are not required to do so. Each team consists of up to a maximum of five (5) students and two (2) alternates. At any given tournament, these teams are then broken up into smaller groups, usually pairs, who represent their team while competing in various events.
At the end of each tournament, tournament coordinators compile student scores and rank individuals and teams. Awards, in the form of ribbons, medals, trophies and sometimes grants are then distributed to the top ranking teams, individuals and coaches.
This year, 2004-2005, the National tournament will be hosted by Monroe High School (35 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, Washington) on May 7, 2005. Registration and other information can be found on the web at: http://www.sciencedecathlon.com
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