Description:
This event is usually done as stations that teams rotate through. It can also be done as an individual test taking event, where each station has been copied into a test booklet for the team. Teams may be viewing any combination of specimens, models, pictures, diagrams/charts, or recorded/written descriptions. They will then be asked to perform tasks and/or answer questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, identification, short answer, etc) related to the samples including but not limited to: Biological monomers and polymers, pH, enzymes, types of cells, cell structures, functions, activity, and cell cycle. The topic for the 2010 Tournament season is cell biology and cellular chemistry. A more complete list of sub-topics can be found in the official rules.
Materials:
Teams MUST bring a writing instrument and chemical splash safety goggles. Teams may also bring 2 NON-programmable calculators and one 8.5x11" two-sided page of notes with information in any form.
Event Leaders will provide any specimens or samples or other materials needed for the test, and the official test.
Scoring:
High score wins. Questions have pre-assigned point values. Predetermined questions will be used to break ties.
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Event Resources :
2009 Coaches Institute Presentation (2010 rules)
2008 Coaches Institute Presentation (2009 rules)
2008 Training Hand-Out (2009 rules)
Sample Events:
2009 Institute Sample Stations (2010 Rules)
2008 Coaches Institute Cell Bio Example Stations (2009 rules)
Example Event (2008 Rules)
Wright Center for Science Education Sample Exams
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