1. What is Science Olympiad (SCIOLY)?
Science themed competitions between schools
Grades K- 12
Regional, State, and National Competition
Increasing interest in science by creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. 1

2. South Pointe Mission What are we looking for? SCIENCE LOVERS!!!!!
To give all students an opportunity to develop an interest, be engaged, explore, and learn different aspects of science outside the classroom. To develop a team from these students that will compete against other schools.
What are we looking for?
Self- motivated
Dedicated
Energetic
Fast learners
Good test takers
SCIENCE LOVERS!!!!!

3. 2017-2018 Division B Events PHYSICAL SCIENCE & CHEMISTRY Crime Busters
Hovercraft
Optics
Potions and Poisons
Thermodynamics
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Battery Buggy
Roller Coaster
Towers
Wright Stuff
INQUIRY & NATURE OF SCIENCE
Experimental Design
Fast Facts
Mystery Architecture
Write It Do It
LIFE, PERSONAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE
Anatomy and Physiology
Disease Detectives
Ecology
Herpetology
Microbe Mission
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Dynamic Planet
Meteorology
Road Scholar
Rocks and Minerals
Solar System

4. STUDY EVENTS
Anatomy (Immune, Digestive, and Respiratory) Disease Detectives (Food Borne Illness)
Ecology
Fast Facts
Herpetology
Dynamic Planet Meteorology
Microbe Mission Solar System Road Scholar
Rocks and Minerals
Thermodynamics

5. HANDS-ON/CHEMISTRY Crime Busters Potions and Poisons
Experimental Design
Optics
Write It Do It

6. ENGINEERING Battery Buggy Hovercraft Mystery Architecture
Roller Coaster Towers
Wright Stuff

7. Important dates for you to know
Applications due Sept. 7, no donation
Testing- Tues-Thurs. ,Sept from 2:30- 3:30
Doesn’t determine for sure who will compete
There will be a Team A and B,
Donation- about $50, does not include T-shirt
We will meet Thursdays and some Tuesdays from 2:20- 3:20 7

8. Application due Friday, Sept. 7
For a better understanding of events, either google it or look it up on
Posted under Clubs and Activities, Science Olympiad:

9. Testing
Handouts available online to help you familiarize yourself with what we are going to test.
Tests will be given in a mini competition style.
Come prepared about your event.
Ask questions.
Go to google classroom for powerpoints with information about the events. Class code to join: khayw8

10. Competitions
LA county Regionals- February 17 at Antelope Valley College or March 3, 2018 at Rio Hondo
Southern CA state- April 2018 at Caltech University
Nationals- May 18-19, 2018 at Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado
Team members MUST BE AVAILABLE these days

11. What Does This Mean For South Pointe Students?
Take a look at the events and fill out an application – due Friday, Sept. 7
DO NOT TURN IN FEES ONLY APPLICATION ONLINE
We will meet Thursdays and some Tuesdays and Saturdays
We will have continue to test to determine the competing team
We will choose two teams of at least 15 members

12. Tips Look at the website- http://soinc.org/ Feel free to email
Find information/tests under Event Info Division B Events
Be PATIENT, READY, and FLEXIBLE!!!
Feel free to
Mrs. Dira at
Ms. Muragishi
Ms. Rendon

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