Rainbow Students go for gold at Math, Science and Technology Olympics

Grade 7 and 8 students in Rainbow Schools are heading to the Olympics – the Math, Science, and Technology Olympics that is! It all takes place on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Science North in Sudbury.

“Over 160 students will be taking part in this event, which has become an annual tradition for Rainbow District School Board,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “Students will apply what they learn in the classroom in a fun and creative way thanks to Science North, our partners in education. We are fortunate to have such an exceptional facility right here in our own backyard, giving students access to leading edge learning.”

In the morning, students will answer questions to test their knowledge in math, science and technology. “A dedicated team of teachers from the Rainbow District School Board have worked diligently to prepare challenging questions related to Science North exhibits and the Grade 7 and 8 math, science and technology curriculum and have created a math challenge that will have students thinking like mathematicians,” says Michele Henschel, Curriculum Coordinator for Science and Technology.

In the early afternoon, students will participate in a technological design challenge. “This is an on-site event prepared and evaluated by the staff at Science North,” says Henschel. “It usually involves building a structure of some type with simple materials such as straws and popsicle sticks. There is a catch. The structure must be used to accomplish a task.”

The event will end with an awards ceremony that parents/guardians and members of the public are welcome to attend. The awards ceremony will begin at 2 pm in the Vale Cavern.

“All participating students receive a t-shirt with the Math, Science, and Technology Olympics logo,” says Henschel. “They receive the t-shirts in advance so they can personalize them for their particular team. Team spirit is evident when students gather at Science North in tie-dyed t-shirts or ones painted with their school colours. They are ready and eager for their math, science and technology challenges.”

-30-

Media Contact:

Michele Henschel, Curriculum Coordinator
for Science and Technological Studies
Rainbow District School Board, 705-523-3308, ext. 8234.