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What is Science Bowl?
Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl® (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate student, and a coach. Regional and national events encourage student involvement in math and science activities of importance to the Department of Energy and the Nation.
Regional science bowl championship teams receive an all-expenses paid trip to compete at the national event. High school and middle school teams travel to Washington, D.C. in April. The national events are several days of science activities, sightseeing, and competitions. Teams enjoy the entire science bowl experience and take home many prizes. There are cutting-edge science seminars and hands-on science activities. Learn more at the official website:
U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl® Website
What are the Rules?
Official rules are posted on the National Science Bowl website:
NSB Rules, Forms, and Resources | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)
How do Students Play?
Students answer questions in both multiple choice and short answer formats in STEM related topics during a round of Science Bowl Competition. You can find sample questions to practice with on the NSB website:
NSB Middle School Sample Questions | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)
Brief overview of in person competition play with example questions:
2019 National Science Bowl Middle School in-person Championship Round:
How to Get Ready for Science Bowl:
Check out the following link on the NSB site for a primer on forming a team, preparing for the regional science bowl events, and suggestions for study material including sample questions and texts,
NSB Tips and Resources | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)