Einstein Challenge

to take the…

Einstein Challenge

Complete the following challenges: 

1. Math Facts to Memorize (100 points possible)




• Master times tables 1-12’s (20 points)


• Times tables 1-12’s in under 5 minutes (20 points


• Prime numbers to 100 (30 points)


• Square numbers to 225 (20 points)


• Pi to 20 digits (20 points)


• Roman Numerals to one million (20 points)

2. Math Problems (500 points possible)




• Each problem worth up to 10 points

3. Math Literature / Book Report (100 points possible)
• The Number Devil by Hans Enzensberger, or other teacher pre-approved choice
• Biography or approved historical
  fiction related to an important scientist or scientific discovery, or
  other teacher pre-approved choice

       4.   Interview – (50 points possible each)

• Prepare 10 questions to ask a scientist or mathematician, interview the professional and record their answers. (Please interview someone other than your parents. Write a summary of the experience.
  

5. Science Facts to Memorize and be able to List or Explain (80 points possible)




• The first 30 elements of the Periodic Table of the Elements (number, symbol and name) (30 points)


• The human body’s major bones (label a diagram) (20 points)


• The human body’s digestive system  (label a diagram) (20 points)


• Each of the world’s five biomes (20 points)
• MyPyramid.gov (draw the pyramid and include your MyPyramid) goals (20 points)
  

6. At-Home Labs (up to 100 points possible)




• Lab choices will be given out as we study each unit (20 points per lab)

7. Technology Activities  (up to 120 points possible)




• Create a “Hot List” on a math or science topic.  Find at least 10 websites that address this topic in informative, accurate and interesting ways Describe and evaluate each site (20 points per subject)


• Create a PowerPoint tutorial on a math or science topic (20 points per subject)


• Create a Thinking Map Portfolio on a math or science topic (20 points per subject)

8. Science/Math Report - (Up to 150 points possible)
   

• Endangered Species (50 points possible)
  
• Special Number (See Special Number handout) (50 points possible)
• Research Paper - Teacher approved math or science topic (50 points possible)
  

9. Tessellation - Create an original tessellation (20 points possible)
   

10. Albert Einstein: The Human Side - Crossword Puzzle (20 points possible)
11. Science Field Trip - Visit a science exhibit, museum, or planetarium and record what you experienced (20 points possible)
12. Contests - Participate in a math or science contest after school or on the weekend (20 points possible)
13. Read the Totally Amazing Careers Books - Read and answer questions (30 points possible each)
14. CSI Activities (30-50 points possible each)