All teachers are invited to participate. A tournament held each spring coached by teachers, and includes a series of hands-on, high interest, science activities for students who compete for medals countywide. Grades 3 through 6. Students apply and are interviewed for placement countywide with about 25 selected. Activities include collection of data from field studies and application to real problems.
Students develop a portfolio and can extend the experience to independent study.
Must be a middle school student in Branch County Schools. Courses range from technical to fine arts applications, and are hands-on oriented. Four candidates are sent from Branch County.