Michigan Social Studies Olympiad Overview

Bruce Purceau introduces the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad Quiz Bowl, detailing its structure across elementary, intermediate, and senior divisions. The video explains the competition format, including categories, scoring, and the use of a lockout system. It also covers the preliminary and championship rounds, highlighting how teams progress and win medals. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.

What are the three levels of competition in the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad Quiz Bowl?

• Elementary, Intermediate, Senior Division

• Junior, Middle, High School

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

• Beginner, Advanced, Expert

In the elementary division, which category is NOT included?

• Early American History

• World History

• United States Geography

• Michigan

What happens if a student rings in before the question is fully read?

• The question is skipped

• The team loses points

• The student must answer immediately

• The question is repeated

What is the purpose of the lockout system in the quiz bowl?

• To keep track of time

• To ensure only one team answers at a time

• To display scores

• To prevent cheating

Which category is added at the intermediate level?

• Latin America and Canada

• World Geography

• European History

• Ancient Civilizations

What is the main source for current events questions at the senior division level?

• History textbooks

• Local newspapers

• Government reports

• News Brain website

How many topics are compiled for the high school level from the new book?

• 50

• 150

• 75

• 100

How are schools matched in the preliminary rounds?

• By team size

• Randomly in alphabetical order

• By geographical location

• Based on previous scores

Which team won the gold medal in the described tournament?

• Nebraska

• Michigan State

• Ohio State

• University of Michigan

What happens to teams that lose in the semi-final round?

• They are eliminated

• They compete for the bronze medal

• They receive a consolation prize

• They are given a second chance