District 59's young scientists set to compete

The fifth annual Science Bowl competition held by Elk Grove Township School District 59 is scheduled for Friday, officials said.

Student finalists from Friendship, Grove and Holmes junior high schools will field questions covering human biology and health, earth and space science, biology, physical science and chemistry, to determine a districtwide winner. Five top scorers from each of the three schools will compete.

The event will be held at the District 59 administration center, 2123 S. Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights, beginning at 9 a.m.