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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