Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

What are the APEGBC Science Games?

Teams of students from Grade 1 - 6 will explore the principles and theories of science first hand at the 2012 APEGBC Science Games on March 31, 2012 at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

This interschool event is organized by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) as part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month. APEGBC is the regulatory body for engineers and geoscientists practicing in BC. The goal of this event is to provide a fun environment where students are able to showcase their science talent, and promote interest in science education and careers in scientific fields.

The APEGBC Science Games is an interactive science competition which allows students to investigate how science affects their everyday lives. Students work together on a set of applications or problem solving challenges which demonstrate the interesting and entertaining side of scientific exploration.

This event is team oriented and activities align with many areas of scientific study while students work together and interact as a group. Teams will use their science skills and ideas to create original solutions to problems.

The Challenge

Students are placed into two divisions for competition.
Division 1: Grades 1 - 3
Division 2: Grades 4 - 6

There are two types of Science Games events:

Work-at-home Events: These are made in advance and brought to the Science Games for testing and judging or practiced in advance and performed on the day of APEGBC’s Science Games.

Mystery Events: These are solved the day of the Science Games and no pre-planning is needed.

Interested in Participating?

Registration for the APEGBC 2012 Science Games is now FULL in both Division 1 and Division 2.

If you would like to be notified with information about next year's event please email Chelsea Smith at csmith@apeg.bc.ca with your contact information, including name, email address and organization (ex. school, Girl Guide or Scout Group).

To Enter

Registration is limited. Completed registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teams
Each team should consist of 3-5 students and one coach who can be either a teacher, parent or Girl Guide/Scout Leader. The coach must be present on the day of the event.

Cancellation Fee
While there is no registration fee for the Science Games there is a cancellation fee of $50. Teams who neglect to appear on the day of the event will be subject to the cancellation fee. By registering you are making a commitment to compete.

Please note:
Registration is not complete unless the registration form and credit card information has been submitted to APEGBC by February 29, 2012. Teams who do not show up on the day of will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.

For more information about the APEGBC Science Games click here.