Science Competitions

Engaging student minds in the spirit of
​creativity and scientific study. 

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Scientific Models Competition
Due Date:  Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Participants:  4th and 5th Grade Students enrolled in Rock Hill Schools
Rationale:  Scientists use models to help them communicate about things too small to see which the naked eye.  Models are used to  show places far away, such as the solar system.  They are also used to show the details of complex things with multiple layers.  Using Scientific models is one of the Science & Engineering practices found in both the Next Generation Science Standards (national) and the SC Science Standards.  

Expectations: 
-Students will build a 3D model of something they have studied in Science. 
-Students should use materials from around their home rather than purchasing items specifically for their project. 
-The parts of the model should be clearly labeled.
-Students should print and neatly fill-in the table tent for the judges.
-Projects should be dropped off at the Media Center at Cherry Park Elementary School on May 5 by 4:00pm.  If the student (or parent) cannot do this, arrangements should be made with the child's school or teacher for an alternative plan ahead of May 5.
-Students may work as a pair (2 students), submitting a single model for competition.​

Judging: 
The judges will be Middle School Science teachers from Rock Hill Schools. 
Click to see the judges score sheet. 
Models (and table tents) will be dropped off at the Cherry Park Elementary Media Center, but no tours will be allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Only the judges will tour the projects.  A video will be made of all submitted models.  Winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony.  Projects should be picked up from the Cherry Park Elementary Media Center on Friday, May 7 by 4pm.   If the project cannot be picked up by this time, you will be notified and other arrangements can be made. ​