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VIP: November 19, 2009, 12:38 pm: All C (high School) sites are full. Registration for C is now closed. Do not expect spaces to become available at any of the sites. The sites will not even to be able to handle an extra team from a school presently competing at the site.
GA specific rules, 1 Nov 2009
14 Sept, 2009:
We are now doing most of the registration process completely
on line. The form takes some time to load, so please be patient. If your
school requires some type of purchase order, the confirmation that is e-mailed
to you may be used for this item. You may add additional teams over the next
few months. The program requires that you reenter all information, as if
you are registering for the first time. For registration “form”,
click here.
2009 NATIONAL RESULTS
B DIVISION
J.C. Booth - 5th place
Fulton Science Academy - 25th place
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C DIVISION
Parkview - 24th place
Brookwood - 30th place
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Congratulations to the above Georgia schools for their performance
at the National!
What is the Science Olympiad?
- Nationally recognized program for enhancing science education
and interest in science
- A science competition for teams of up to 15 students competing in 23 different age related events over the course of the day
- Usually each team competes in all 23 events
- Grade-related activities (K-2; 3-5; 6-9; 9-12) spanning
all areas of science
- Activities emphasize doing and applying science
- Teams advance from regional to state to national competitions
But what about the Georgia Performance
Standards?
- Each event is tied to numerous Georgia Performance Standards:
- Specific GPS/Olympiad classroom activities are being developed
(check here often).
Where are tournaments held?
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How are students recognized?
- All participants receive certificates.
- Medals are given for first 3 or 4 places in EACH event.
- Ribbons are given in EACH event for placing among top
10 places.
- Schools receive trophies/plaques for overall places 1-5
How does the Georgia Program compare to programs in
other states?
- More than 300 schools in GA have Science Olympiad programs.
- Georgia’s program is 8th largest in county.
- Georgia middle school teams have won the national title
10 out of the last 12 years.
- Three GA scientists serve as national event supervisors.
- Augusta State University has been selected to host the national
competition in May 2009 (http://www.aug.edu/nso)
- Executive director: Dr. Bill Wellnitz, Dept. Biology, Augusta
State University, (706) 731-7993; wwellnit@aug.edu
How can I become a part of the GA Science Olympiad program
(GAS0)?
- Become a coach and register a
team.
- Become a parent to community volunteer to help a schools
team.
- Volunteer to help with an event at a tournament.
- Become a sponsor
- Overall state sponsors: GA. Dept. of Education, Augusta State University, Lockheed Martin, Centers for Disease Control
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