SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

GET started

• Start Early in the Year (August/September)
• Go to http://soinc.org/
• Register a TEAM http://www.spsu.edu/gaso/
• Order a RULES MANUAL

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Divisions

• A: Elementary Schol
• B: Middle School
• C: High School

Contact Info

• marthamilam.com
• @marthavmilam
• martha.milam@cowetaschools.net
• Survey: http://goo.gl/forms/ibN85ijmXf

Survey/Comments:

recruit students

• Send Invitations to STEM students
• Advertise with Flyers
• Have Introductory Meetings
• Diagnostic Testing only IF you need to limit size of team
• Your team may be too big or too small

inquiry & nature of science:

• Experimental Design
• Bungee Drop
• Technical Problem Solving
• Write It Do It

Technology & engineering:

• Bridge Building
• Mission Possible
• Scrambler
• Wright Stuff
• Forensics

physical science & chemistry:

• Air Trajectory
• Compound Machines
• It's About Time
• Chem Lab
• Forensics

Earth & SPacE SCIENCE:

• Astronomy
• Dynamic Planet
• Fossils
• GeoLogic Mapping

LIFE SCIENCES:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Cell Biology
• Disease Detectives
• Entomology
• Green Generation

Science Olympiad Coaches: Bring STEM Motivation to Students & Faculty

LOGISTICS

• Set Meeting Dates
• Parent Letter-Safety Contract
• Organize Officers
• Field Trip Planning
• COMMUNICATION via Edmodo, etc.

administrative support

• Get Administration Involved (attend meetings, announcements, communication)
• Department Chair Support
• Start Financing/Fundraising

Recruit teacher help

• You NEED at least 1 teacher to help you
• Go Easy - Teachers don't like to be forced to voluntee
• Have Kids Ask for Specific Help
• Have teachers WANT to help –Enthusiastic Persuasion!
• Parents/Community Partners

Student events

• Use Tournament Schedule to Plan Student Events
• Make Cheat Sheets
• Practice: http://scioly.org/
• You Tube (Building Events)

Event guidelines

• FOLLOW Rules Carefully!
• Know CHEAT Sheet Rules
• Know Building Parameters or else Disqualification

Tournament time

• Make Handouts of Schedules for Kids
• Pack Supplies!
• Field Trip Logistics
• Breakfast & Lunch

the basics: DIvision C

• 15 students per team
• No more than 7 Seniors/team
• You can have more than one team!
• 23 Events: Academic, Lab, Building Events
• Students usually compete in multiple events
• Having a Building Team is a good idea

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