Milwaukee Academy of Science
2000 W. Kilbourn Milwaukee, WI 53233 Tel. (414)933-0302
Home MAS Staff Directory World Book Online Outlook Web Access MAS Centerpoint/SiPS Last Updated 11-1-2005: rschemelin@milwaukeeacademyofscience.org	Science In Action April 8, 2006 9am – Noon A Just for Fun Science Competition for 7^th & 8^th Grade Students! hosted by: Engineers and Scientists of Milwaukee & The Milwaukee Academy of Science Science in Action is designed to provide an opportunity for 7^th and 8^th grade students to exhibit their science knowledge in a competitive manner and to apply scientific principles in a fun and competitive environment as they act as the “engineer”. With the exception of the egg drop, students will not need extensive preparation for this exciting day. They will have a chance to put their science knowledge to the test and develop new understandings of basic scientific concepts in an impromptu manner while enjoying great competition with other middle school students. Events: (see registration form for complete descriptions) Quiz Bowl Build the Tallest Tower in 20 minutes Descriptive Structures Meeting in the Middle Build a Ski Jump Propulsion Challenge Buoyancy Challenge Metric Olympics Egg Drop Schedule of Events: 9:00am Opening Instructions 9:15 Science Quiz Bowl/Build the Tallest Tower 9:45 Build a Ski Jump/Propulsion Challenge 10:15 Buoyancy Challenge/Metric Olympics 10:45 Meeting in the Middle/Descriptive Structures 11:30 Egg Drop Rules: Schools may enter only one team in each round – schools must choose to participate in only one of the two events offered for that round A school’s total points will be tallied based on their standing in all of the events that they have entered It is the coaches responsibility to have permission forms/medical release forms for all contestants from their school Cheating or vandalism to another competitor’s work will result in a disqualification and zero points in that event Registration Forms and questions should be directed to: Mrs. S. Wehmeier 2000 W. Kilbourn Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414)933-0302 ext. 3334 swehmeier@milwaukeeacademyofscience.org

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