Adventure and Survival
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to survive the sinking of the Titanic? Would you know what to do in a category 5 hurricane? In 4th grade we kick off the year with amazing stories of survival and adventure.

Worm Dive ~ Minute to Win it
      This challenge tests the contestant's knack for finding a food source for survival.  Using your keen sense of touch your team must dig through a bowl of dirt and mulch in search of worms!  Your team will have one minute to collect the greatest amount of worms in order to survive this scenario. 

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Ecosystems
Have you ever thought about how animals survive in different environments?  How is the Arctic Tundra where the polar bear lives different from the Tropical Rain Forest?  In 4th grade we learn about the different environments around the world, and the plants and animals that live there. 

Long Tongue Adaptation ~ Minute to Win it
      This challenge tests the contestant's ability to adapt to having no arms or fingers.  Using only your mouth you must eat and swallow all your fruit snacks. The team with the most people to successfully eat all their fruit bites will prove they have the proper adaptation in order to survive in 4th grade.

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Space
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to walk on the moon?  What planet intrigues you the most?  Would you like to visit space or just view it though your telescope at home? In 4th grade we discover the amazing planets beyond ours. 

Bubble in a Black Hole ~ Minute to Win it
      In this challenge the contestants must work together to blow bubbles and guide them across the room through a hula hoop (black hole).   The bubble blower and hula hoop holder must stay in one spot.  The bubble guides use only the air in their lungs to gently guide it toward the hula hoop.  The team with the most bubbles through the hoop wins. 

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Greek Mythology
Who is Hercules or Medusa?  Doesn't it seem crazy to think of a woman with SNAKES for hair or a man who rode a horse with wings?  In 4th grade we get to learn about the exciting stories that Greeks told many years ago to explain our world that science had yet to explain.    


Toilet Paper Toga ~ Minute to Win it
      In this challenge the contestants must work together to create or design a makeshift toga similar to the ancient Greeks.  The team who uses the entire roll to complete a traditional toga wins.  Remember a toga goes over one shoulder and the contestant must be able to walk to the other side of the room with the toga still in tact. 

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