This year Ford Elementary School will be starting a Science Olympiad Team. If your child is in grades 3-5 and has an interest in joining the team, please download an application using the sidebar link or see Mrs. Cauffiel in the Science Lab. Applications are due by September 16th, 2011.
Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 18 team events in each division. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal.
Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. Each school-based team is allowed to bring 15 students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set.
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