Science Olympiad Team

The Science Olympics offers students the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is the only competition in the United States that covers many areas of science and provides a team learning environment that attracts students with different knowledge and skills. Science Olympiad provides creative challenges to all interesting and applied science students who often do not experience it in standard courses. Since all SO activities are closely related to national science education standards, these activities provide an exciting and creative way for teachers and students to conduct science education at K - 12 schools.

Science Olympiad is a group competition for high school students (Science Olympics called Group B) and high school students (Group C) students. This guide focuses on the High School Science Olympics, but most of the information applies to Groups B and C. There are over 7,000 scientific Olympic teams in the whole country now. The school team has up to 15 members to participate in regional, state and national competitions. Teams can have alternative members, but will not compete except in special circumstances (details of alternate members will be discussed in the next section).

Members of the Science Olympic team frequently gather throughout the grade. The team usually gathers in the autumn and the game is held in the spring. If more than 15 school students want to participate in the Science Olympics, they will usually be tested at the school, just like the sports team. Candidates usually undergo scientific examinations and 15 highest scored students become team members. Members of the Science Olympic Games are mostly prepared for their activities. You must regularly participate in 3-4 games to achieve good results in the competition. Team Mates and Activities When you join a team with a coach (usually a teacher, you can become a parent or other adult who knows that subject), there is a meeting time for each event. For example, you can meet at Wright Stuff on Thursday and Saturday after school afternoon after school.