National Guidebook and Rules

2016Science Bowl

NOBCChE

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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3

General Instructions for Chaperones ............................................................................................................ 4

Science Bowl Rules and Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 5

Advice for Coaches ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Science Bowl Study Guide ........................................................................................................................... 10

Sample Middle School Questions ............................................................................................................... 12

Sample High School Questions ................................................................................................................... 13

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Introduction

The NOBCChE (National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and

Chemical Engineers) Science Bowl Committee is pleased to provide the enclosed details concerning

the 2016 Guidelines for secondary school students in the United States. NOBCChE chapters and

regions are encouraged to sponsor individual students and teams who will compete for awards and

peer recognition. Please visit our website: www.nobccheSTEMwkd.com for updated

information.

The National NOBCChE Science Bowl is an event in which students compete as teams of four

players against other teams in a double elimination quiz bowl. Both competitions are divided into

Junior (5th – 8th grades) and Senior (9th - 12th grades) levels. First, second, and third place prizes are

awarded in each level for both competitions and winners will be honored at the Awards Luncheon

held in honor of all participants on Friday, November 11, 2016.

In order to register for the National NOBCChE Science Bowl competition, the Team Coach must

complete the online registration forms at www.nobccheSTEMwkd.com and submit the

necessary parent consent forms.

Educational Merit

Aligning to core ideas and concepts from the Common Core as well as the Next Generation Science

Standards, the National NOBCChE Science Bowl serves opportunity to inspire the next generation of

scientists and strengthen our nation’s workforce.

The questions are reviewed annually by a panel of chemists, engineers, parents and educators.

This study guide is designed to help students succeed at every level of the competition. Students should be instructed to review these materials to prepare for National NOBCChE Science Bowl Competition.

Challenge competition questions are based on an overall understanding of physical sciences (physics & chemistry), life sciences, earth sciences, engineering, mathematics, and Black Scientists and Inventors.

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General Instructions for Chaperones

Please read the enclosed information carefully as they contain new updates from previous years

Adult chaperones are responsible for the general welfare, safety, lodging and meals for their students and must ensure that students conduct themselves in a manner which shows respect for themselves and the schools they represent.

Adult chaperones are expected to remain with their students throughout the competitions and other conference activities. All adults not registered as official attendees of the NOBCChE National Meeting must register using the NOBCChE STEM Weekend online registration form: http://www.nobccheSTEMwkd.com

Students and chaperones must check in at the Conference Registration desk on Thursday afternoon and attend Organizational Breakfast Friday morning.

Science Bowl teams must comply with the eligibility rules entailed herein. Teams not meeting these requirements will not be permitted to participate during the official competition. ONE attending Team Coach should be indicated on the Team Registration form for official communications. All attending adult chaperones must submit Chaperone Registration forms.

All participants and chaperones are required to attend the Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 11, 2016.

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Science Bowl Rules and Guidelines

Team Composition

1. Team members must be enrolled in a public, parochial, or private school in grades 5 through 12. Each team may consist of no more than four (4) players and an alternate. Team members are not interchangeable during a round. Substitution of team members may only be made at the end of a round.

2. The mission of the NOBCChE is to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of African American and other ethnic minorities in these fields. One significant purpose of the National NOBCChE Science Bowl is to foster professional development and encourage ethnic diversity among students pursuing careers in science and technical fields. To this end, while any and all teams meeting the Science Bowl Rules and Guidelines will be eligible to participate in this program, students are strongly encouraged to help promote the diversity mission and goals of the NOBCChE via representative composition of their teams.

3. All team members must be at the appropriate grade level for their division: Junior (5th – 8th grades) and Senior (9th –12th grades) during the 2016-2017 academic year.

Question Types

4. Each match will consist of two eight (8) minute halves. The half ends either when the time has expired or after ten TOSS-UP QUESTIONS have been completed, whichever comes first. There is a two (5) minute break between halves.

5. Two types of questions will be asked during the competition: TOSS-UP QUESTIONS worth

four (4) points each and BONUS QUESTIONS worth a total of ten (10) points each. 6. In a given round, at least 20% of all questions asked will be about African-American

scientists, engineers, inventors and their work. 7. Round Robin and/or Double elimination rules may apply. Elimination rules will be

presented and explained at the opening session. TOSS-UP Questions

8. The contestant who first activates the buzzer is permitted to respond to the TOSS-UP

QUESTION AFTER being recognized by the moderator. A response given before recognition by the moderator will not be accepted as a correct answer, and the other teams will be given an opportunity to buzz in.

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9. The answers to all TOSS-UP QUESTIONS must include the correct wording of the answer to be credited. The letter designation alone will not be accepted as a correct answer. If the letter designation of the answer is given in the player’s response, both the letter designation AND the wording of the answer must be correctly stated to be considered correct. However, word choices can be used by themselves as a correct response.

10. There is no consultation among any team players during a TOSS-UP QUESTION. Only the

player who has been recognized by the moderator will be allowed to answer the question. An answer must be given immediately with no delay (within 3 seconds). In the event consultation occurs during a TOSS-UP QUESTION, or an individual in the audience gives an answer, that TOSS-UP QUESTION will be discarded and the round will proceed to the next TOSS-UP QUESTION.

11. If a contestant interrupts the presentation of a TOSS-UP QUESTION by buzzing in prior to

the completion of the question, and after he/she is recognized by the moderator, gives an incorrect answer, the other teams are granted four (4) points and the remaining teams are given an opportunity to answer that question after the being reread in its entirety.

12. If a contestant interrupts the presentation of a TOSS-UP QUESTION by buzzing in prior to

the completion of the question, and after he/she is recognized by the moderator, gives a correct answer, four points will be awarded to that team, and will then have the opportunity to answer a BONUS QUESTION.

13. After reading a TOSS-UP QUESTION, the moderator will allow five (5) seconds for

a team to buzz in. After waiting the prescribed time and no answer is given, the moderator will proceed to the next TOSS-UP QUESTION. Timing begins immediately after the moderator has completely read the TOSS-UP QUESTION. After the question has been read in its entirety, a TOSS-UP QUESTION will not be reread.

14. Teams are permitted to buzz in on a particular TOSS-UP QUESTION only once.

15. If the moderator inadvertently gives the answer to a TOSS-UP QUESTION, that question

will be dismissed and the moderator will proceed to next TOSS-UP QUESTION.

BONUS Questions

16. After the TOSS-UP QUESTION has been properly answered, that team will be allowed to answer a BONUS QUESTION. The team members will have twenty (20) seconds to consult with each other before answering. An answer will only be accepted from the team captain, or by the person visibly and/or verbally designated by the team captain to answer that BONUS QUESTION. NO OTHER ANSWER WILL BE ACCEPTED.

17. If a team has correctly answered a TOSS-UP QUESTION and the end of the half occurs,

the team will have an opportunity to answer the BONUS QUESTION with the normal 20 second allotment.

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18. The time keeper will indicate when twenty (20) seconds have expired. No answer will

be accepted after the time allotted has expired. If the captain has begun to give an answer to the BONUS QUESTION, the captain will be allowed to complete the answer to that question. NO STALLING WILL BE ALLOWED.

19. If the answer to a BONUS QUESTION has more than one part, points for the answer(s)

will be awarded according to the number of parts there are to the answer. The total number of points that can be awarded for correctly answering a BONUS QUESTION is ten. e.g., One part answer --- 10 points; Two part answer --- 5 points for each part

20. During a BONUS QUESTION, if the moderator or a member of the audience gives an

answer, that question will be disallowed and no points will be awarded to the team answering the BONUS QUESTION. The team will then be given an opportunity to answer another BONUS QUESTION.

Challenging a Question

21. ONLY CONTESTANTS can challenge a question or an answer(s) given to a TOSS-UP or a

BONUS QUESTION. Challenges must be made immediately before the next question is asked. Depending on the nature of the Challenge, the Judges might have to make a decision immediately if the decision will affect the overall outcome of the round.

Resolving Ties

19. If the score is tied at the end of the qualifying rounds, a one (1) minute period, or no

more than 3 questions, will be allowed for the competing teams to answer TOSS-QUESTIONS in an overtime round.

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Expectations of Student Competitors

20. Students are expected to provide an answer immediately once acknowledged by the

moderator. Any hesitation or delay in response (3 seconds) will be considered stalling

and thereby incorrect.

21. No students are permitted to talk during the match unless:

(A) He/she has been first acknowledged by the Moderator to provide an answer, or

(B) Members of a team have the opportunity to discuss and answer a BONUS

QUESTION, after which only the Team Captain will provide the final answer.

Unless, the Team Captain visually and verbally requests that another team

member provide the answer.

22. Students are expected to conduct themselves with the upmost respect for the

integrity of the competition, the Science Bowl staff, their peers, and for themselves.

This includes using respectful language, and body language, at all times, with peers and

adults.

23. Students are encouraged to congratulate competing teams after a round (“congrats”,

“good job,” etc.).

24. Students are encouraged to be prepared by having had a well night of rest and a

balanced meal before the competition.

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Advice for Coaches

Here are just a few ideas that may help teachers and mentors prepare their students for the

NOBCChE National Science Bowl competition.

•Each student needs to be familiar with all seven subjects. However, students should be concentrating most of their studying on 2-3 specific of expertise.

•Mix up the composition of the team with different grade levels so that as students graduate the team can continue from year to year

Forming a Team

•Most successful teams study and practice of the course of several weeks

Make a Schedule

•Teams will fall behind in scores when they don’t know the rules

Know the Rules

•Teams that dress uniformly tend to be more focused and unified. Typical dress ranges from matching t-shirts to business polo shirts.

Dress for Success

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Science Bowl Study Guide Middle School Curriculum and Suggested Online Resources

Thank you for helping to build the Science Bowl curriculum. We truly appreciate

all of you hard work and dedication to the Science Bowl team.

Engineering:

Computer Science Definitions, Structure & Function of Computer Systems & Networks; Aircraft Propulsion, Car Suspension,

Types of Engines; Water Supply Network; Recycling & Waste Management; Sources of Energy; Power Storage

http://www.certstaff.com/computers-for-kids.html

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-engine-types-channel.htm

http://www.epa.gov/recycle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_treatment

Blacks in Science

Notable Firsts in the Country, Types of Degrees Earned & Educational Background, Notable inventions & patents, Broader impact of invention, Interaction with Civil Rights Movement

https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/faces.html

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/physics/physics-peeps.html

http://african-american-scientists.com

Physical Sciences:

Structures & Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Definitions of Energy, Scientific Constants & Units of Measurement, Forces of motion, Conservations of Energy and Energy Transfer, Wave Properties, Electromagnetic Radiation¸ Fluid Mechanics

•http://www.chem4kids.com

•http://www.physics4kids.com

Life Sciences:

Structure & Function including physiology & anatomy, Growth & Development of Organisms, Organization for Matter & Energy Flow in Organisms, Information Processing, Interdependent Relationship in Ecosystems, Cycle of Matter & Energy in Ecosystems, Ecosystems Dynamics, Biodiversity & Humans, Inheritance & Variation of Traits, Natural Selection, Adaptation •http://www.biology4kids.com/index.html

Math

Ratios & Proportional Relationship, The Number System, Expressions & Equations, Geometry, Statistics & Probability •http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm

Earth Science:

The Universe & Its Stars, Earth & the Solar System, The History of Planet Earth, Earth's Materials & Systems, Plate Tectonics & Large Scale Systems Interactions, Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes, Climate & Geography, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards

•http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Earth-Science-For-Middle-School/r12/

•http://www.cosmos4kids.com/

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/UEET/StudentSite/aeronautics.html

http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/alternative_energy/alternative_energy_basics.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_energy_storage

http://blackinventor.com

http://www.cpnas.org/aahp/biographies

http://www.thehistorymakers.com/makers/sciencemakers

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High School Curriculum and Suggested Online Resources

Engineering:

Computer Science Definitions, Structure & Function of Computer Systems & Networks; Aircraft Propulsion, Car Suspension,

Types of Engines; Water Supply Network; Recycling & Waste Management; Sources of Energy; Power Storage; Medical Devices

http://www.certstaff.com/computers-for-kids.html

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-engine-types-channel.htm

http://www.epa.gov/recycle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_test

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitoring_(medicine)

Blacks in Science

Notable Firsts in the Country, Types of Degrees Earned & Educational Background, Notable inventions & patents, Broader

impact of invention, Interaction with Civil Rights Movement

https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/faces.html

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/physics/physics-peeps.html

http://african-american-scientists.com

Physical Sciences:

Structures & Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Nuclear Processes, Scientific Constants & Units of Measurement, Forces of Motion , Types of Interactions, Time & Relativity, Definitions of Energy, Conservations of Energy and Energy Transfer, Relationship between Energy & Forces, Wave Properties, Electromagnetic Radiation, Fluid Mechanics

•http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class

Life Sciences:

Structure & Function including physiology & anatomy,

Growth & Development of Organisms, Organization

for Matter & Energy Flow in Organisms,

Interdependent Relationship in Ecosystems, Cycle of

Matter & Energy in Ecosystems, Ecosystems

Dynamics, Social Interaction & Group Behavior

Biodiversity & Humans, Inheritance & Variation of

Traits, Natural Selection, Adaptation

•http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/biobooktoc.html

Math

Ratios & Proportional Relationship, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometric Functions, Statistics & Probability, Financial Calculations •http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm

Earth Science:

The Universe & Its Stars, Earth & the Solar System, The History of Planet Earth, Earth's Materials & Systems, Plate Tectonics & Large Scale Systems Interactions, Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes, Climate & Geography, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Biogeology

•http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Earth-Science-For-High-School/

•http://www.cosmos4kids.com/

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/UEET/StudentSite/aeronautics.html

http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/alternative_energy/alternative_energy_basics.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_energy_storage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_treatment

http://blackinventor.com

http://www.cpnas.org/aahp/biographies

http://www.thehistorymakers.com/makers/sciencemakers

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Sample Middle School Questions CATEGORY: PHYSICAL SCIENCE If the nucleus essentially determines the weight of an atom, what subatomic particles essentially determine the size of an atom? CATEGORY: LIFE SCIENCE Which microorganism may not have all living properties? A) Bacteria B) Virus C) Fungus D) Mold CATEGORY: EARTH SCIENCE Rocks are classified into three groups according to what? A) How they were formed B) Their position in a rock layer C) Their color, luster and shape D) The size of their crystals CATEGORY: ENGINEERING What is the value of a computer byte in bits? CATEGORY: MATH Solve the following equation for the value of x: 3x + 4 = 19 CATEGORY: BLACKS IN SCIENCE What Garrett Morgan invention was inspired by an accident between a horse drawn carriage and an automobile?

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Sample High School Questions CATEGORY: PHYSICAL SCIENCE What Is the name for the ion O2

(2-)? A) Phoxide B) Hydroxide C) Monoxide D) Peroxide CATEGORY: LIFE SCIENCE Anaerobic decay primarily releases ---- into the atmosphere. A) Lead B) Ozone C) Ammonia D) Nitrous oxide E) Carbon dioxide CATEGORY: EARTH SCIENCE The thinnest layer of the Earth's crust is beneath the ... A) Gobi Desert B) Pacific Ocean C) Peruvian Andes D) Steppes of Russia E) Coastline of West Africa CATEGORY: ENGINEERING What is computer hardware for temporary data storage during processing called? A) Register B) RAM C) Cache D) Port CATEGORY: MATH What is the reciprocal of the cosine function? CATEGORY: BLACKS IN SCIENCE Which of the following inventions of others was not drafted by Lewis Latimer? A) Telephone B) Machine gun C) Steam engine D) Latimer drafted all of the above