NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
START SCIENCE OLYMPIAD AT YOUR SCHOOL!
WHAT IS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD?
An international nonprofit
organization dedicated to:
• Improving the quality of
science education.
• Increasing student
interesting in science and
science careers.
• Providing recognition of
teachers and students for
achievements in science
education.
Students prepare to test their design for the
Bridge Building competition.
WHAT DO TEAMS DO?
• Practice throughout the year in after school programs to
prepare for invitational, regional, state, and national
tournaments. Science Olympiad teams are similar to
school sport teams in that they “practice” to compete in
tournaments.
• Science Olympiad teams compete against teams in their
own regions and successful teams move on to compete
against the best teams in the state. Individual and team
medals and trophies are presented at all levels of
competition.
TOURNAMENTS
Science Olympiad tournaments
always occur on Saturdays and
have 23 events that students
may compete in that cover the
various science disciplines of
biology, chemistry, physics,
earth/environmental science,
engineering and technology.
There are currently 11 Regional
Tournaments held across the
State of North Carolina.
A BALANCED APPROACH
Events require:
• Content Knowledge
• Process Skills
• Laboratory Techniques
• Problem Solving Abilities
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity
• Application
• Time Management
• Teamwork
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD GOALS:
• Capture and retain students’
interest and enthusiasm for science
and technology
• Motivate students to expand their
knowledge and competence in
science and technology and
increase their insight into the
investigative process by enabling
them to “do” science through
hands-on and inquiry-based
exploration.
• Provide recognition for outstanding
achievement for both students and
teachers
• Increase community involvement
in schools
Jay M. Robinson Middle School,
Charlotte, NC
Coaches, Principal, Team Captains
2007 NC State Champions
2007 Runner-Up National Champions
NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any charter school, home school group, private school or
public school is eligible. Home school groups must be
identified in an attendance area. Contact the State Office if
you are a home school group and interested in joining to
be sure you qualify for membership.
NOTE: Home schooled students may NOT participate on
teams that are associated with organized schools that are
private or public. Home schooled students must form their
own teams.
Membership is open to all schools and is in no way
affected by race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin.
LEVELS OF COMPETITION
Division A - Grades 2-6 (NEW)
Division B - Grades 6-9
Division C - Grades 9-12
REGIONAL COMPETITIONS
NC SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ACTIVITIES
New Team Institutes - June
Summer Camps (Grades 5-9) - July
NC Coaches Institute - October
Regional Tournaments - January - March
Elementary Tournaments - April
State Tournament - April
National Tournament - May
UNC Greensboro
Division C
Awards Ceremony
GETTING STARTED
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Gather Information
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Get Administration’s support
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Seek staff and parent support
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Recruit Team(s)
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Begin getting familiar with events
and gathering materials and
resources
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Attend New Team Institute and/or
Coaches Institute
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Develop after school program
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Compete at a Regional
The smiles of 9th Grade Winners.
POSSIBLE TIMELINE
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August
– Get support of Administration
– Recruit students, parents,
coaches
– Register team(s) online and
pay fees
– Hold initial meeting
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September
– Receive Coaches Manual
– Recruit event coaches
– Meetings to Familiarize
Students with Events
– Students select Events
POSSIBLE TIMELINE
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October
– Attend NC Coaches Institute
– Event Coaches set practice
schedules
– Begin Practicing
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November – January
– Practice
– Design T-Shirts
– Development of Portfolios
– Purchase Building Materials
– Use website/internet/Wright
Center
– Check Regional Website
constantly
POSSIBLE TIMELINE
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January - March
– Intense Practice
– Arrange travel/chaperones
– Compete at Regionals
– Make travel arrangements for
State
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March - April
– Prepare and make final
adjustments for States
– Check State Website
– Compete at States
• May
– National Tournament
– Summer Opportunities for
Students
TOURNAMENT DAY
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
EXAMPLE SCORING
EVENT RULES
EXAMPLE RULES
“SCIENCE WORD”
FUNDRAISING
Storm the Castle
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Receive
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Recruit parents to head up
fundraising efforts
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Conduct fundraising early to
purchase supplies and materials
need for practice
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Involve team in activities
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Involve community in supporting
team
CONTACT
http://www.sciencenc.com
[email protected]
919-515-9402