On Fun Day, these groups demonstrate and explain their various activities to their classmates. The Fun Day program allows children to work together on preparing their activity and explaining it to their classmates. A committee selects the year's 15 or so events from these suggestions making sure to provide good balance from among the subject areas. Teams of about 15 students prepare to compete in the selected events. The competition is directed by a science coordinator or teacher and the events are run by teachers or members of the community.
Local businesses can provide funds for medals, ribbons and trophies.
At this age level, the competition aspect is minimized while the celebration aspects are emphasized. Cobb County Schools have operated a very effective program for eight years. This is the model we currently desire to replicate state-wide. The next Cobb tournament will be held May 2002 at Southern Polytechnic State University and non-Cobb teachers are welcome to come and observe. Teachers wishing to observe should contact Wendy.