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Why UIL?
UIL is a great way to show off your science skills while preparing you for rigorous work where you can advance your problem solving skills. These problem solving skills then become applicable to all other endeavors! There are many opportunities to succeed; the ability to collaborate with your peers, and meet those from other campuses, provides a unique way to network and expand your horizons!
We are always looking for interested students to join our UIL team! Though we only take 6 to competition we are constantly looking to build and improve our team- starting to work on these skills early really helps prepare you for the structure of the competition in later years.
These skills also support the work you are already doing in your science courses- why not take a chance to earn a scholarship, make new friends, and compete!
From the Science UIL Webpage
From the Science UIL Webpage
Science
Science
Elements of the Contest
Elements of the Contest
The purpose of the Science Contest is to challenge high school students to do a wide range of reading in biology, chemistry and physics, to gain an understanding of the significance of experiments rather than to recall obscure details, to be alert to new discoveries and information in the areas of science, to gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about science and how it affects our daily lives.
The contest consists of a two-hour objective test with 60 questions – 20 from biology, 20 from chemistry and 20 from physics.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Awards
Awards
Individual Competition: First, second and third place overall winners qualify for the next higher level of competition. Alternates are named for the overall winners. If an individual qualifier cannot compete at the next higher meet, the alternate shall be notified and allowed to compete.
Top Scorer: The contestants with the top score in each of the three subject areas qualify for the next higher level of competition. One alternate is named for each of the three subject areas. If a top scorer qualifier cannot compete at the next higher meet, the alternate shall be notified and allowed to compete.
Team Competition: Four members of the winning team will advance to the next higher level of competition. If a member of a school’s team is unable to compete at the next higher level of competition, only one substitution may be made. The substitute shall give the contest director a letter certifying eligibility signed by a school administrator.
Science Competition Handbook
Science Competition Handbook
Here is the link to the Science Competition Handbook. This contains all of the rules, information, and guidelines about the science test. It can seem like a lot- but, becoming familiar with this information can make a big difference in your ability to compete successfully. We will go over this during activity period- but if you ever have any questions- please ask!
Physics Book
Physics Book
This year our Physics text comes from the book:
Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science, by Marjorie C. Malley(ISBN: 978-0199766413)
Our Science UIL competitors will be able to check out the book to prepare for competition.
This is a great way to earn some physics points on the contest! During the early competitions (like invitationals) questions will be taken from earlier chapters- as we go on to district, region, and state competition questions will come from later in the book. We will make and practice questions during activity period related to the book to help us prepare for competition!
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