Envirothon Competition Insights and Roles

The video introduces the Envirothon competition, a hands-on environmental STEM event with categories like aquatics and forestry. It features interviews with Louise Chapman, the organizer, and participants, including a student and a coach. The discussion covers the competition's structure, participation, and the positive experiences of students and coaches. The coach shares insights on team preparation and past successes at state and national levels.

What are the five categories of the Envirothon competition?

• Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology

• History, geography, politics, economics, sociology

• Current events, aquatics, soil, fish and wildlife, forestry

• Art, music, dance, theater, literature

How many teams participated in the Envirothon competition this year?

• 15 teams from 8 high schools

• 10 teams from 5 high schools

• 20 teams from 10 high schools

• 25 teams from 12 high schools

What did Isabella Bradley enjoy most about participating in the Envirothon?

• Winning the competition

• Learning new scientific concepts

• Traveling to different states

• Meeting new people and forming friendships

What is Josh Platt's role in the Envirothon competition?

• A coach, also referred to as a 'sherpa'

• An event organizer

• A student participant

• A judge for the competition

How does Josh Platt prepare his teams for the Envirothon competition?

• By hiring professional tutors

• Through in-class work and small group meetings

• By conducting online workshops

• By organizing weekly quizzes

What significant achievement did Josh Platt's team accomplish three years ago?

• They received a special award for innovation

• They won the state competition for the first time

• They placed in the top 15 at the national level

• They won the national competition

What was the outcome for Josh Platt's team in the state competition last year?

• They won the state competition

• They finished in third place

• They did not qualify for the nationals

• They finished in second place

What is the main goal of the Envirothon competition according to Josh Platt?

• To focus solely on academic excellence

• To travel to different states

• To win as many awards as possible

• To involve as many students as possible

What impact does the Envirothon competition have on students, according to the transcript?

• It provides opportunities for international travel

• It prepares them for college entrance exams

• It builds environmentally conscious and literate students

• It helps them win scholarships

What is the future aspiration for the Envirothon competition as mentioned by Josh Platt?

• To increase the number of participating teams

• To introduce new categories

• To host the competition online

• To expand to more countries