Enhance Education Explore Science
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Enhance Education Explore Science
CEF_Challenge_Brochure_R4b_Layout 1 10/2/13 3:29 PM Page 1 ative and transform le b ra o m e m mic oubt that my ced my acade n e u fl “There is no d in e g n e t the Chall experiences a bridge, MA ience.” sc s rsity Student, Cam rd ive a Un w d ar to rv Ha ry t, trajecto ge Participan u Be The Chemist Ryan Lee, Past Yo Challen Enhance Education “The Challenge’s focus on chemistry enables us to be a part of developing an d influencing the chem ist s and innovators of tomorrow. ” Rob Vallentine, The Dow Che mical Company Sponsor of Local, State, and National Challenges, Headqu artered in Mid land, MI Explore Science “The greatest result of stude nt participation in the Chall enge program has been confide nce in the science classroo m. Joe Jakcsy, Educator, Cook Cou ” nty, IL [email protected] www.chemed.org CEF_Challenge_Brochure_R4b_Layout 1 10/2/13 3:30 PM Page 2 Champion the Challenge! www.chemed.org What is the You Be The Chemist Challenge®? The Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education! CEF’s fastest growing program is the You Be The Chemist Challenge® (Challenge). The Challenge is an exciting academic contest that uses the drama of competition to encourage grade 5–8 students to explore important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Think spelling bees or quiz bowls but with science questions! How Does It Work? The Challenge operates on three competitive levels: local, state, and national. Top Local Challenge competitors advance to State Challenge competitions, and one winner from each State Challenge advances to the National Challenge held each June in Philadelphia, PA. CEF creates the educational content, industry and community members organize and/or sponsor the events, and educators reinforce science concepts with all of their students through the supplemental study materials. How Do I Get Involved? The Challenge follows a standard school-year timeline, starting in fall and ending in June. September Local Challenge site registration begins! Organizers contact schools and homeschool associations to get grade 5–8 students involved in the upcoming Challenge cycle. Who Competes? Participation in the Challenge is open to grade 5–8 students across the country. By participating in the Challenge, competitors enjoy the thrill of competition, win fun prizes, and meet students and professionals who share a passion for science. Participating students have the opportunity to represent their state at the national event and win an expenses paid trip to Philadelphia, PA, where they will compete against students from across the country for grand prizes, explore the city’s historic and scientific heritage, and pursue the title of National Challenge Champion! November Students take the Qualifying Exam! Schools and homeschool associations across the country administer the Qualifying Exam to identify the students who will compete in the Local Challenge competition. December Local Challenge registration deadline! Organizers register their site through CEF and students utilize the online study materials to prepare for their upcoming Local Challenge. January— March Local Challenge Organizers prepare for and hold Local Challenge competitions! Top participants advance to their State Challenge. The Challenge program provides opportunities for a diverse group of community members to get involved. While CEF coordinates the National Challenge, CEF relies on a dedicated network of volunteers to organize and sponsor Local and State Challenges. By championing the Challenge, educators, industry professionals, and community organizations have a unique opportunity to work together to promote science education. To find out more or start a Challenge site, visit www.chemed.org or contact the CEF Challenge team at 703/527-6223. Competition Materials & Educational Merit CEF creates the study materials and questions for each level of the competition. The student study materials are available on the CEF website. The Challenge materials align to the Next Generation Science Standards and include basic science concepts that appear in many state assessments. A team of chemical industry members, professors, and curriculum specialists develops the materials, which educators may use to introduce key science topics like the scientific method, properties of matter, and chemical reactions. Challenge materials also integrate language arts and history, presenting chemistry concepts in a format that both tests and entertains. April State Challenge Organizers prepare for and hold State Challenge competitions! One winner from each state advances to the National Challenge competition. June CEF organizes and holds the National Challenge in Philadelphia, PA! Each State Challenge winner, a chaperone, and a nominated educator receive an expenses paid trip to the national competition. The Challenge is ... “… an amazing opportunity for young scientists to show what they know and compete in a healthy, friendly environment.” Max Troyke, You Be The Chemist Challenge Participant, Bartlett, IL ”… not only of value to those who wish to pursue a future in the sciences, but … [a] contribution to the construction of a well-informed general public.” Robin Rotenburg, BASF Corporation, Sponsor of Local, State, and National Challenges, Headquartered in Florham Park, NJ “… a celebration of students who put effort into studying chemistry and an opportunity to see how their interest could lead to a career in the sciences, particularly chemistry. Students walk away knowing that chemistry goes beyond the classroom.” Karen Marden, Parent of a National You Be The Chemist Challenge Participant, Franklin Lakes, NJ Sample Challenge Question What piece of laboratory equipment is shown in the image below? a. A graduated flask b. A Florence flask c. A Bunsen flask d. A volumetric flask Help CEF foster a greater understanding of the science and value of chemistry! Chemical Educational Foundation & You Be The Chemist @chem_ed CEFYBTC Channel www.chemed.org [email protected] 703/527-6223