GRADES: 6-8
TEAM: 2-4
Students will construct a trebuchet with the specifications given and compete in 4 different categories.  Category 1 is performance, where trebuchets will be tested on distance, accuracy, strength, and design efficiency.  Category 2 is technical paper; students must give details of the trebuchets development, experiment, and understanding.  Category 3 is the academic display; students will have to design a display board which illustrates what they have learned from their research (includes photographs, drawings, charts, and etc). Category 4 is the oral presentation; groups will be asked to present their project by discussing their experiments, design, testing, and experiences throughout the project. Questions will also be given.

GRADES: 6-8
TEAM: 1-2
Students will design and build their own vehicle which must be solely powered by a standard mousetrap and travel the greatest distance.

GRADES: 6-7
TEAM: 1-2
Students will use math and science to implement engineering concepts in the design and construction of a model bridge from your own plans that will carry a maximum load while using as few craftsticks as possible; stressing neatness, craftsmanship, and creativity.

GRADES: 6-7
TEAM: 1-2
Students will measure and calculate the soil pore space, determine soil pH by chemical test, and use field textural analysis techniques to identify the properties of two unknown soil samples and classify them by name using the texture triangle.  Students will complete three laboratory experiments and related soils science math calculations within one hour.

GRADES: 6-8
TEAM: 1-2
Students will grow the clearest, largest, most beautiful, best formed crystal and demonstrate its development with a log book and display.

GRADES: 6-8
TEAM: 1 (student)
Students will choose, prepare, and deliver a short, individual, oral presentation from the official topic options.  Presentations must be the original work of the student, include a visual aid or materials to help support key points, and show evidence of research.