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| − | '''Science Bowl''' is a quizbowl-like competition using only [[science]] [[questions]]. It could be called the bastard child of [[quizbowl]] and government-bureaucratized science. It is run and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. | + | The National '''Science Bowl''' is a quizbowl-like competition using only [[science]] [[questions]]. It could be called the bastard child of [[quizbowl]] and government-bureaucratized science. It is run and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. |
==Unique features of Science Bowl== | ==Unique features of Science Bowl== | ||
| − | + | *There are three types of questions: multiple choice, which have to be answered by repeating the correct choice exactly word-for-word or by saying the corresponding letter (w, x, y, or z), short answer, and "ordering" questions that ask players to order three items based on a certain property. | |
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*[[Tossups]] and [[bonuses]] are interchangeable, but are worth 4 and 10 points respectively. | *[[Tossups]] and [[bonuses]] are interchangeable, but are worth 4 and 10 points respectively. | ||
*Officially, five staff are required to run one game room: a reader, a scorekeeper, a timekeeper, a scientific judge, and a rules judge. Sometimes rooms will have two scientific judges, or two or three rules judges. At many regional and invitational meets, however, fewer staff are used. | *Officially, five staff are required to run one game room: a reader, a scorekeeper, a timekeeper, a scientific judge, and a rules judge. Sometimes rooms will have two scientific judges, or two or three rules judges. At many regional and invitational meets, however, fewer staff are used. | ||
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| + | *The strict adherence to [[rules]] of any kind. A example is "10 to the −1" not being accepted for ".1" or "1/10" in a short answer question. | ||
*When answering incorrectly in the middle of a tossup, 4 points are awarded to the other team, rather than losing 4 points for your team. | *When answering incorrectly in the middle of a tossup, 4 points are awarded to the other team, rather than losing 4 points for your team. | ||
| − | *Blurting, or saying the answer before being recognized, results in 4 points for the other team, and they get a chance to answer the question. | + | *"Blurting," or saying the answer before being recognized, results in 4 points for the other team, and they get a chance to answer the question. |
*The national [[tournament]] also features a number of non-quizbowl competitions, like an electric car race and design competition. | *The national [[tournament]] also features a number of non-quizbowl competitions, like an electric car race and design competition. | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
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| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Science_Bowl Official website] | ||
| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Science_Bowl Wikipedia page] | ||
[[Category: High school formats]] | [[Category: High school formats]] | ||
[[Category: Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category: Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
[[Category:Games other than quizbowl]] | [[Category:Games other than quizbowl]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:43, 25 October 2023
The National Science Bowl is a quizbowl-like competition using only science questions. It could be called the bastard child of quizbowl and government-bureaucratized science. It is run and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Unique features of Science Bowl
- There are three types of questions: multiple choice, which have to be answered by repeating the correct choice exactly word-for-word or by saying the corresponding letter (w, x, y, or z), short answer, and "ordering" questions that ask players to order three items based on a certain property.
- Officially, five staff are required to run one game room: a reader, a scorekeeper, a timekeeper, a scientific judge, and a rules judge. Sometimes rooms will have two scientific judges, or two or three rules judges. At many regional and invitational meets, however, fewer staff are used.
- The strict adherence to rules of any kind. A example is "10 to the −1" not being accepted for ".1" or "1/10" in a short answer question.
- When answering incorrectly in the middle of a tossup, 4 points are awarded to the other team, rather than losing 4 points for your team.
- "Blurting," or saying the answer before being recognized, results in 4 points for the other team, and they get a chance to answer the question.
- The national tournament also features a number of non-quizbowl competitions, like an electric car race and design competition.
Academic Competition Results
High School
Middle School
| Year | Champion | Second | Third | Fourth |
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| 2014 | Greater Boston Math & Science | JDroids Science Club | Takoma Park | Science Infinity |
| 2013 | Creekside (Carmel, IN) | Takoma Park (Montgomery Co., MD) | Hopkins (Fremont, CA) | Treasure Valley |
| 2012 | Hopkins (Fremont, CA) | Longfellow | Seattle Science Infinity Club (not a school) | Treasure Valley |
| 2011 | Gale Ranch (San Ramon Co., CA) | Shahala (Clark Co., WA) | Hopkins (Fremont, CA) | Van Antwerp |
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| 2009 | ||||
| 2002 | Samford (Auburn, AL) |