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| − | '''Science Bowl''' is a quizbowl-like competition using only [[science]] [[questions]] | + | The National '''Science Bowl''' is a quizbowl-like competition using only [[science]] [[questions]]. It is run and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. It functions separately from quiz bowl as its own style of competition. |
==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. |
| − | * | + | *[[Tossups]] and [[bonuses]] are interchangeable, but are worth 4 and 10 points respectively. It’s unclear why 4 points is used instead of 5, it may be because science bowl players lack the usual number of digits on their hands and feet. Since none have ever been spotted in the wild, it is impossible to know. |
| − | * | + | *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. | *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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!Third | !Third | ||
!Fourth | !Fourth | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |2025 | ||
| + | |[[Montgomery Blair]] | ||
| + | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| + | |[[North Hollywood]] | ||
| + | |[[Lakeside]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |2024 | ||
| + | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| + | |[[North Hollywood]] | ||
| + | |[[University]] | ||
| + | |[[Clements]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |2023 | ||
| + | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| + | |[[University]] | ||
| + | |[[Westminster]] | ||
| + | |[[Enloe]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |2022 | ||
| + | |[[Lynbrook]] | ||
| + | |[[Mission San Jose]] | ||
| + | |[[Tesla STEM]] | ||
| + | |[[Montgomery Blair]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2020 | |2020 | ||
|[[Dougherty Valley]] | |[[Dougherty Valley]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Mira Loma]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Lubbock]] |
| − | | | + | |[[North Hollywood]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2019 | |2019 | ||
|[[Wayzata]] | |[[Wayzata]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Dulles]] |
| − | | | + | |[[North Hollywood]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Thomas Jefferson]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2018 | |2018 | ||
|[[Lexington]] | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[North Hollywood]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Ardsley]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Mira Loma]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2017 | |2017 | ||
|[[Lexington]] | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Thomas Jefferson]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Dougherty Valley]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Mira Loma]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2016 | |2016 | ||
|[[Montgomery Blair]] | |[[Montgomery Blair]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Lynbrook]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Clements]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Lexington]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2015 | |2015 | ||
|[[Mira Loma]] | |[[Mira Loma]] | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Thomas Jefferson]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Edwin O Smith]] |
| − | | | + | |[[Arcadia]] |
|- | |- | ||
|2014 | |2014 | ||
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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 01:16, 4 June 2026
The National Science Bowl is a quizbowl-like competition using only science questions. It is run and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. It functions separately from quiz bowl as its own style of competition.
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.
- Tossups and bonuses are interchangeable, but are worth 4 and 10 points respectively. It’s unclear why 4 points is used instead of 5, it may be because science bowl players lack the usual number of digits on their hands and feet. Since none have ever been spotted in the wild, it is impossible to know.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | ||||
| 2009 | ||||
| 2002 | Samford (Auburn, AL) |