Tower Event Description: Type: Build Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Three Individuals This event mainly focuses on teams constructing the lightest and tallest tower to carry the maximum standard load. The opening, in most years, has been 20cm x 20cm and the load should be supported at minimum height. Event parameters and dimension specifications can change throughout years. The best wood used in past years is bass and balsa, bass being heavier and denser while much stronger compared to its balsa counterpart. Balsa is a lighter wood type, mainly used as a substitute to decrease weight. Generally, the legs are bass, while the bracing is balsa (but it can be changed and it is never set). An adhesive is best usually glue, any type should work as it is not overused. A general rule of thumb is to make a design before construction to ensure a concise and clear build. Prioritize a straighter tower because if the tower isn’t straight, weight won’t be evenly distributed throughout the tower. In past years, an 8 cm diameter ring will be passed through the tower and be set at the base to see if the gauge is resting at an accepted height. Build will also be weighed and measured to ensure build fits within competition parameters. Scoring is done by dividing the load held (g), by the build weight (g) to get the score. (All information is subject to change in next year's rules manual.) Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

Microbe Mission Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Microbe Mission will make participants answer questions, solve problems, and analyze data relating to microbes and microscopes. Each year, there is a list of diseases that might be tested on. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need Fermi Questions Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals In this event, teams provide answers to a series of “Fermi Questions”; science related questions that seek fast, rough estimates of a quantity, which is either difficult or impossible to measure directly. By mastering a few quick tricks, you are sure to excel in this event. Understanding of data, and mathematics are 2 things which are extremely valuable for this event. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need It's About Time Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals If you’re looking for an event all about the physics of time and building, It’s About Time is the one for you! This event tests participants’ ability to properly build a timekeeping device. With two portions that both test your knowledge about physics and time as well as your ability to construct a working device, It’s About Time does not disappoint! So you’re someone adept at building and understanding the aspects of physics and time, there’s no doubt that this is your event! Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

< Back Green Generation Green Generation is one of the many events that Science Olympiad Offers. Click below to access resources for this event This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Anatomy and Physiology Previous Next

< Back Ornithology Ornithology is one of the many events that Science Olympiad Offers. Click below to access resources for this event This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Anatomy and Physiology Previous Next

Fossils Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Fossils is an identification based event. It focuses on the study of 100+ different fossilized organisms. The fossils list changes every year and is released with the rules manual. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

Code Busters Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Three Individuals Codebusters is a study-based event that is engaging for students who love problem-solving and puzzles! Students will be tasked to solve various cryptographic ciphers, through deciphering and encrypting. In preparation, students will familiarize themselves with several types of ciphers and learn efficient ways to solve them. Additionally, recognizing and knowing patterns within the English language will be instrumental within this event, while other languages such as Spanish will be included at least once in competition. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need Write It Do It Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Write It Do It requires two people to complete. The first person(Writer) is given a picture to look at and is given time to give instructions to the second person. The second person(Doer) then in a different area to try and recreate the object with the instructions given. This event works well when two people have a superb understanding of one another and are able to understand each other even without talking. So if you have a best friend or twin that you understand very well, think of participating in this event. This event helps develop teamwork and communication skills with sets of people. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need Green Generation Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Looking for an event over the safety and preservation of nature and mother earth? Green generation tests over exactly that. Competitors are allowed to explore both historical and contemporary problems which have threatened our environment and the solutions to those problems. Additionally, they will be tested on how humans today are exploiting and supporting the environment. It's by far one of the most applicable and fun test events. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need Cell Biology Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Cell Biology is an event which tests your knowledge of the molecular level of a cell in relation to the cell’s biology and the cell’s biochemistry. You would need to know all parts of the cell, the different phases it goes through, and the different reactions that it has. This event can be taken after or with a concurrent enrollment in Biology K/L, but you would do the best with an enrollment or past enrollment in Biology AP to learn more in depth about the cell. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events

5 years of COMBINED EXPERIENCE We have everything you need Rocks & Minerals Event Description: Type: Test Event Topic: Life Sciences Team: Two Individuals Rocks and minerals, as the name suggests, is a study event that tests you over your knowledge of rocks and minerals. This event is primarily an identification event where you will use your knowledge of rocks and minerals to identify pictures/specimens and describe their characteristics and features. You will also be required to understand related topics/models such as the rock cycle, bowen's reaction series, etc. You will be permitted to bring a 3 ring binder of any size as well as a field guide to help you complete this test, but be sure that you are able to actually find what you need in your binder as it's an extremely fast paced test! Students with experience in earth science courses are encouraged to participate in this event. Have Questions? Find out who our expert in this event is Access Study Materials Event Description Doc. All Events