Activities
We offer a multitude of events for you to partake in, which we group into the categories: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and Build.
links to the official sci Science Olympiad website are provided bellow or on the official Science Olympiad Website-https://www.soinc.org/bc-events.
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Physical Science:
Chemistry: Physics:
Chem Lab- Chemistry Lab explores a field within chemistry (thermodynamics, acids and bases, etc.) and participants perform a lab as well as answer questions in the specified topic.
Circuit Lab-A laboratory event which deals with the various components and properties of direct current (DC) circuits. DC circuit concepts and DC circuit analysis (both theory and practice) are tested in this event.
Forensics - Forensics has various sections from identifying different samples (polymers, blood, hair, etc.) to chromatography to performing series of tests to solve a crime.
Machines-This event consists of both a build and test portion involving the fundamental concepts of simple and compound machines, including the types of simple machines, their uses, input and output forces, mechanical advantage, and more.
Protein Modeling-Participants use computer visualization and online resources to guide the construction of physical models of proteins and to understand how protein structure determines function.
Sounds of Music-In this event, participants build a homemade musical instrument without using any traditional instrument parts, and also complete a written test on the physics of sound and music theory and terminologies.
Life science:
Anatomy and Physiology- Anatomy and Physiology is an event that tests students' knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics may include diseases in those systems as well as the general anatomy and functions of each system from the cellular to the holistic scale.
Designer Genes-Designer Genes is a biology-based event in which you use and apply your knowledge of the basic principles of genetics, molecular genetics, and biotechnology to solve problems and analyze data and diagrams. This event tests your knowledge of molecular genetics in both bacteria and eukaryotes, including the basic principles of genetics, as well as concepts regarding inheritance, phylogenetics, genetic disorders, and more.
Ornithology- Ornithology is an event that tests your knowledge and identification of North American birds. Topics can range from bird anatomy, ecology, habitat characteristics, behavior, and conservation.
Water Quality - Water Quality explores various fields that involve water (aquatic ecology, water cycle, etc.) and tests the participant’s ability on recognizing different indicators that can influence various aspects of water quality.
Disease detectives - a biology event that is centered on epidemiology, the study of diseases and how they spread. It is broken into and focuses on three general concepts: background and surveillance, outbreak investigation, and patterns, control, and prevention regarding disease. More specifically, this event allows students to study diseases, injuries, disabilities, and the health of populations. Using their knowledge of these concepts and investigative skills, students can track diseases, research outbreaks, and respond to emergencies focused on epidemiology, as well as, use data to statistically analyze infected populations.
Engineering & Math
Boomilever- In this event participants craft a wooden beam that holds a load while being light as possible. A balance must be struck between the weight of the boomilever and how much you expect it to carry.
Detector Building-In this event, students are required to build an electronic temperature-sensing device that measures and displays temperatures for water samples
Gravity Vehicle-Participants must create and design both a ramp and vehicle so that the vehicle can move a set distance using only the force of gravity.
Wright Stuff-This event involves making, testing, and flying an airplane powered by a twisted rubber band, with the goal of achieving the longest flight duration. The airplane can be of any design, though it must conform to rules regarding maximum wing and stabilizer dimensions, as well as a minimum mass limit (of the entire airplane, not including the rubber loop)
Ping-Pong Parachute-Participants create an air-powered rocket out of a soda bottle which is launched up and releases a ping pong ball attached to a parachute
Write It Do It-Teams of two compete. One team member is given a structure built from some sort of construction materials; the same member then writes a set of instructions on how to build it. The other team member is given the instructions written by their teammate and a set of unassembled materials to attempt to recreate the object.
Codebusters-Participants learn how to decode encrypted texts by using various different methods. Different code types are used for each question so you’ll need to memorize.
Experimental Design-In this event, competitors will design, execute, and write a description of an experiment based on the topic and materials provided
Earth Science
Astronomy- In this binder based event we learn about stellar evolution and galaxies. We also learn some imaging skills as well as astrophysics to describe orbital motion.
Dynamic Planet-In this event you will learn about physical and chemical oceanography by taking a look at earths oceans. You will learn about coastal features, salinity, waves, and so much more.
Fossils - In this event we explore prehistoric ecosystems and species, as well as how they evolved and impact us today. There is an identification component as well as a component focusing on ecosystems.
GeoLogic Mapping- In GeoMapping we learn basic principles of geology and techniques used in the field. WE learn how to use geologic compasses, read topographic maps, study volcanoes/earthquakes, and much more!
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