1. Informational Meeting

2.  a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school students who compete in a fast-paced buzzer based forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.  Simply, it’s a buzzer based team competition that tests general science knowledge and problem solving skills.

3.  There are two types of questions: MC and SA  A reader will always start with a “toss-up” question, that can range from biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, and physics.  Any player on either team can buzz in when they know the answer, but there can be penalties for buzzing in too early and getting the question wrong. Once a player on a team buzzes in, his team can no longer buzz in for that question.  If a toss-up is answered, the team will get a bonus question. This can be discussed for a short time period among team members.

4.  High school questions usually cover college freshman level/AP knowledge.  Questions in earlier rounds are usually easier, and as a team progresses the questions will get progressively harder.

5.  The competition allows you to focus in on areas of interest in science and become extremely knowledgeable about it. ◦ Eg. If you really love Bio and Math, when practicing and “Studying” you can focus on those subjects that you want to learn more about anyway.  It truly broadens the scope of your studies and increases your general science knowledge by a huge margin.  Builds team synergy, and is a great way to socialize with other individuals who share your passions and future goals. It’s fun!

6.  http://www.zatobowl.com/ http://www.zatobowl.com/  http://www.scibowl.com/ http://www.scibowl.com/  Just read! Reading anything you enjoy learning about in your free time will help you get better at science bowl.  “University Prep’s 10 Full-Length Science Bowl Practice Rounds”  http://zatobowl.blogspot.com/2011/03/books-to-study-for- science-bowl.html http://zatobowl.blogspot.com/2011/03/books-to-study-for- science-bowl.html  (Books to get for different areas of expertise)  http://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb/high-school/high-school- regionals/hs-rules-forms-resources/sample-science-bowl- questions /

7.  $30 per student for the year to cover the buzzer system costs as well as any other resources we might want to get for practices.