Mixed Separation (Chemistry)
Participants per team: 3
In groups of 3, you will compete against other teams to separate a mixture within a certain time and get the highest number of points. If you like hands-on activities, this event is for perfect for you! You will also answer short quizzes so bring your chemistry knowledge with you!
Objective: To separate the materials in the mixture as accurately as possible within 25 minutes.
Sink or Swim (Engineering)
Participants per team: 4
As a team, work together to design and construct a boat using the materials provided. Each team will be given a set amount of cash to purchase materials. The remaining cash that is not used for buying materials will go towards buying marbles. The number of marbles the boat can carry while floating completely on water will equate to the number of points earned in the event.
Objective: Design and construct a boat using a set of materials that will carry as many marbles as possible while fully floating on top of water.
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