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1636 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 243-0387
Fax: (304) 243-0392
 
 
 
National Middle School Science Bowl
 

Advisor: Chuck McCoy

The National Middle School Science Bowl is a competition that consists of two contests: an academic competition and a fuel cell car competition. The academic competition is a middle school academic competition, similar to Quiz Bowl , held in the United States. Two teams of four students each compete to answer various science-related questions. In order to determine which student has the right to answer the question, a buzzer system (or "lockout system") is used, similar to those seen on popular television game shows such as Jeopardy!

Questions are asked in the categories of General Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science , and Math. General Science covers science-related items that don't fall under any specific type of science such as items common to all sciences. The newest addition was a category specially made for the 2006 National competition: a group of about 5 questions asked through graphics and models projected onto computer screens and as hard copies distributed to competing teams. These were only used in semi-finals and championship rounds.

Each year, in late June, the National Science Bowl competition is held in Denver, Colorado at the University of Denver. The winning team of each regional Science Bowl competition is invited to participate in the National Science Bowl all expenses paid. There are a number of regional competitions all over the United States; the exact amount changes from year to year. For example, in 2004 there were 20 regionals, while in 2005 there were 24 regionals and in 2006 there were 26.

The West Virginia Regional Competition was held in Warwood at the SMART Center. Triadelphia's A team, which consisted of Bobby Sellers (captain), Annie Barbeau, Brent Bishop, Lauren Smaltz, and Kyle Lestini(alternate), won at the Regional Competition with a perfect record (7-0) in the competition. Triadelphia's B Team, which consisted of Maddie Friday (captain), Rebecca Sellers, Samantha Dodd, Casey Dolan, and India Amos (alternate), did well and placed fourth. The teams that they faced were: Warwood Middle (two teams), Bridge Street Middle School, and St. Michael's.St. Michael's placed 3rd and Warwood B placed 2nd. Warwood B lost the Championship Match by a score of 32-44 to Triadelphia Middle School A. This means that Triadelphia is going to the National Middle School Science Bowl in June. It is the second time that Triadelphia Middle School is going to the National Competition, and it is also the second time that Triadelphia placed first at the Regional Competition.