The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. High school and middle school students are quizzed in a fast paced question-and-answer format similar to Jeopardy. Competing teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach.
On Science Day there will be three sessions, each being one hour and 15 minutes long.
Wayne (Skip) Bird will be one of the guest speakers for two sessions.
Session 2- 10:30 - 11:45 a.m., Session 3-1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Contact Skip Bird For more information.
See web sites for details The National Science Bowl website is located at http://nationalsciencebowl.energy.gov
The Program will be held at the National 4H Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD, www.4hcenter.org <http://www.4hcenter.org.
Exploring the Universe with the "I" Word.
Find out how, by using the most powerful word known to mankind the "I" word (don't know what the "I" word is come and find out), to find a way through the maze of planets (12 at last count-but who's counting), to explore the life and death of a star (make your very own white dwarf), black holes work (watch as we warp the fabric of space), We will find out who is smarter than a fifth grader with Cosmic Survey Cards (start studying now otherwise you will not have a chance), with Wayne Bird of the American Astronomical Society and Observatory Director (Once it's built) of the Westminster Astronomical Society. Learn fun and unique ways to leave the planet, journey to the stars and still be back in time for lunch.
Highlights of program "Chicken Little was Right--How Big is Big, How F a r is F a r and How Small We Really Are--Time Travel Made Easy--and if time, Fusion Magic tricks.'