Science Olympiad Events Hosted in Florida
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The following is an official and final list of events for the Florida Science Olympiad. However, an event may be cancelled at any time. It is our intention to notify all participants by January 1 of any cancelled events. If an event is not covered by an event supervisor, any event may be cancelled in the week leading up to the competition.
2024 Events - Division B
Life, Personal, and Social Sciences
Embark on an Unexplored Journey into the world of Life, Personal, and Social Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology: Dive into the Human Body! Get ready to explore the fascinating world of the human body as you master the Integumentary, Muscular, and Skeletal systems. This event will test your knowledge and challenge your understanding of how our bodies function, move, and protect us. It’s a journey through the layers of skin, the strength of bones, and the power of muscles. Are you ready to flex your brain and rise to the challenge?
Disease Detectives: Become a Super Sleuth of Science! Step into the shoes of a disease detective and put your investigative skills to the test! In this event, you’ll dive deep into the scientific study of diseases, injuries, and health conditions affecting populations. Uncover the clues, track the trends, and solve the mysteries behind outbreaks and health issues. It’s all about staying sharp, thinking critically, and saving the day!
Ecology: Explore the Wild! Prepare to embark on an ecological adventure through North America’s diverse biomes. In this event, you’ll answer questions and demonstrate your process skills as you unravel the secrets of ecosystems, food chains, and environmental adaptations. It’s a thrilling quest to understand how life thrives in different habitats. Ready to take on the wild?
Entomology: Buzz into the World of Insects! Get ready to enter the incredible world of insects in this event, where you’ll identify and classify a variety of bugs, from the familiar to the bizarre. You’ll need to know your stuff as you answer questions about their biology and use or even create a dichotomous key. Whether you’re fascinated by beetles or amazed by ants, this event will have you bugging out with excitement!
Microbe Mission: Unleash the Power of Microbes! Tiny but mighty, microbes play a massive role in our world. In this event, you’ll dive into the microscopic universe of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. Your mission is to solve problems, analyze data, and answer questions about these invisible organisms that impact everything from health to the environment. It’s a small world with huge challenges—are you ready to take it on?
Earth and Space Sciences
Embark on an Epic Adventure through the Wonders of Earth and Space Science!
Dynamic Planet: Unleash the Power of Earth’s Forces! Get ready to explore the dynamic forces shaping our planet in this thrilling event. Participants will dive deep into the large-scale processes that mold Earth’s crust, from tectonic movements to volcanic eruptions. It’s a challenge of epic proportions where you’ll need to demonstrate your understanding of the planet’s most powerful and transformative processes. Can you rise to the occasion and conquer the ever-changing Earth?
Fossils: Travel Back in Time! Step into the role of a paleontologist as you uncover the secrets of ancient life in this fascinating event. Participants will identify and classify fossils, unraveling the mysteries of past environments, ecosystems, and evolutionary relationships. You’ll also explore how fossils are used to date and correlate rock units. It’s a prehistoric adventure that challenges your knowledge of Earth’s ancient history. Ready to dig deep and discover the past?
Meteorology: Chase the Storms of Knowledge! Embark on a meteorological journey where you’ll use your scientific process skills to analyze the factors influencing world climate and climate change. In this event, you’ll interpret climatological data, graphs, charts, and images to understand the forces driving our planet’s weather patterns. Whether you’re passionate about tornadoes, fascinated by global warming, or just love a good weather map, this event will test your ability to predict and explain the ever-changing atmosphere. Ready to take on the sky?
Reach for the Stars: Journey to the Edge of the Universe! Prepare to explore the cosmos in this stellar event! Participants will delve into late-stage stellar evolution and the remnants left behind by dying stars. You’ll also learn how to observe these celestial phenomena across the electromagnetic spectrum. It’s a challenge that’s truly out of this world—are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the universe and reach for the stars?
Road Scholar: Navigate the World of Maps! Get ready to test your navigational skills in this exciting event where participants will answer questions using various maps, from state highway maps to satellite images. Whether you’re plotting a road trip or analyzing topographic features, this event will challenge your ability to interpret and utilize different types of maps. It’s a journey of exploration where every turn can lead to new discoveries. Are you ready to chart your course and become the ultimate Road Scholar?
Physical Science and Chemistry
Dive into the Thrilling World of Physical Science and Chemistry!
Physics:
Air Trajectory: Precision Meets Power! In Air Trajectory, your team will take on the ultimate engineering challenge: designing, constructing, and calibrating a device that launches projectiles with pinpoint accuracy. Before the competition, you’ll gather data, tweak your design, and perfect your aim. It’s a test of innovation, strategy, and precision. Can you hit the mark and outscore the competition?
Optics: Master the Magic of Light! Dive into the fascinating world of Optics, where your team will manipulate light to hit precise targets. You’ll use mirrors to guide a laser beam with accuracy while being tested on your knowledge of geometric and physical optics. It’s a challenge that blends physics with hands-on problem-solving. Can you bend light to your will and shine the brightest?
Wind Power: Catch the Wind and Win! In Wind Power, your team will harness the energy of the wind to power your creations. You’ll design and build a blade assembly device capable of converting wind into energy, all while tackling a written test on alternative energy principles. It’s a perfect blend of engineering and environmental science. Are you ready to let the wind carry you to victory?
Chemistry:
Crime Busters: Unleash Your Inner Detective! Step into the world of forensic science in Crime Busters, where you’ll be handed a thrilling mystery to solve. Armed with a scenario, a collection of evidence, and a list of suspects, your team will conduct tests and analyze clues to crack the case. It’s a race against time and your fellow sleuths to see who can piece together the truth. Ready to bring the culprit to justice?
Potions and Poisons: Chemistry with a Twist! Enter the intriguing world of Potions & Poisons, where you’ll explore the chemical properties and effects of toxic and therapeutic substances. Focused on household and environmental toxins, this event will challenge your understanding of chemistry’s dark and dangerous side. It’s a mix of science, safety, and strategy. Are you ready to concoct your way to the top?
Technology and Engineering Design
Embark on a Thrilling Journey of Innovation and Engineering Wonders in Technology and Design
Helicopter: Soar to New Heights! Get ready to take flight in the Helicopter event, where your engineering skills will be put to the ultimate test! Before the tournament, teams will design, build, and perfect a free-flight rubber-powered helicopter. You’ll collect data on test flights, analyze performance, and make precise adjustments to keep your helicopter aloft as long as possible. It’s all about maximizing time in the air and defying gravity. Are you ready to reach for the sky?
Mission Possible: Master the Art of Chain Reactions! Step into the world of creativity and engineering with Mission Possible, where your team will design and build a Rube Goldberg®-like device that performs a series of specific actions to complete a final task. Before the competition, you’ll test and document your device, making sure each step is perfectly timed and executed. It’s a thrilling challenge of precision, innovation, and a little bit of whimsy. Can you make the impossible possible?
Scrambler: Race Against the Clock—Egg in Tow! In the Scrambler event, your team will design, build, and test a mechanical device that uses the energy from a falling mass to swiftly and safely transport an egg along a track. The goal? To stop as close to the center of the Terminal Barrier without cracking the egg! It’s a high-speed challenge that requires careful planning, precision, and nerves of steel. Can you scramble to victory without breaking a single egg?
Tower: Build to the Sky! Enter the Tower event, where your team will design and construct a tower that must meet specific requirements and achieve the highest structural efficiency. It’s a true test of engineering and architectural prowess, challenging you to create a structure that’s both strong and lightweight. As you push the limits of design and materials, the question remains: Can your tower stand tall and proud under pressure?
Inquiry & Nature of Science
Start a brand new adventure while exploring your curiosity through Scientific Exploration in Inquiry & Nature of Science!
Codebusters: Crack the Code and Unveil Secrets! Dive into the mysterious world of cryptography with Codebusters! In this event, your team will take on the challenge of cryptanalyzing and decoding encrypted messages, using techniques from both historical and modern ciphers. It’s a thrilling race against the clock as you unravel secret codes and unlock hidden messages. Ready to put your cryptographic skills to the test and outsmart the competition?
Experimental Design: Unleash Your Inner Scientist! Step into the role of a true scientist with Experimental Design, where you’ll design, conduct, and report an experiment entirely on-site. This event is the ultimate test of creativity, critical thinking, and scientific method. With no prior preparation, it’s up to you and your team to tackle a real-time challenge, collect data, and draw conclusions. Can you think on your feet and deliver results under pressure?
Metric Mastery: Measure Up to the Challenge! Precision and estimation skills come to the forefront in Metric Mastery, where your team will estimate and then measure properties like mass, area, volume, density, force, distance, time, and temperature. You’ll also demonstrate your prowess in metric unit conversions. It’s a battle of brains as you aim for accuracy and efficiency. Are you ready to prove you’re the ultimate masters of measurement?
Write It Do It: Turn Words into Reality! Communication and construction collide in Write It Do It! In this event, one teammate will write a detailed description of an object and how to build it, while the other teammate attempts to recreate it from the written instructions alone. It’s a test of clarity, teamwork, and attention to detail. Can you build a perfect replica from just words? The clock is ticking—let’s see if you can write it and do it!
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2024 Events - Division C
Life, Personal, & Social Sciences
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Life, Personal, and Social Sciences!
Anatomy and Physiology: Get ready to delve into the depths of the human body! In Anatomy & Physiology, you’ll unravel the mysteries of the Integumentary, Muscular, and Skeletal systems. Can you identify every muscle and bone, and understand their intricate functions? Your knowledge will be put to the test as you navigate through the complex structures that keep us moving!
Disease Detectives: Put on your sleuth hat and channel your inner scientist in Disease Detectives! Use your investigative skills to tackle questions about disease, health, and disability. It’s a race to solve the puzzles of public health, using your analytical mind to crack the case and unveil the truth behind various ailments.
Ecology: Step into the great outdoors with Ecology! Explore North American biomes and their unique adaptations. Your task? To answer questions on the delicate balance of ecosystems and the fascinating interplay between organisms and their environment. Are you ready to become an ecological expert?
Entomology: Bugs are not just for the brave! In Entomology, you’ll identify a dazzling array of insects and their immature forms. Sharpen your skills with dichotomous keys and tackle questions about these incredible creatures. Are you ready to uncover the hidden world of insects?
Microbe Mission: Join the microbial revolution in Microbe Mission! Analyze data, solve problems, and answer questions about the microscopic world of microbes. It’s a quest to understand the unseen, where every detail counts. Ready to tackle the tiniest organisms with the biggest impacts?
Earth and Space Sciences
Start your adventure exploring the cosmos and uncovering the secrets of our planet!
Astronomy: Blast off into the cosmos with Astronomy! Explore the life cycle of stars and the enigmatic world of exoplanets. From stellar nurseries to distant planets, your understanding of the universe will be tested in this celestial adventure. Can you decode the secrets of the stars?
2. Dynamic Planet: Unveil the mysteries of our icy world in Dynamic Planet! Delve into the processes of the cryosphere, exploring glaciers and ice formations. Your mission? To grasp the dynamic interactions that shape our planet’s frozen realms. Ready to embrace the chill?
3. Fossils: Travel back in time with Fossils! Identify ancient life forms and piece together past environments. Your knowledge of evolutionary relationships and fossil dating will help you reconstruct ancient ecosystems. Are you up for the challenge of becoming a fossil detective?
4. Geologic Mapping: Map out your geological knowledge in Geologic Mapping! Construct and interpret topographic and geologic maps, revealing subsurface structures and past environments. This is your chance to see Earth’s history unfold through the art of mapping. Ready to dig deep?
Physical Science & Chemistry
Dive into an electrifying journey through the realms of Physical Sciences and Chemistry!
Physical Sciences:
Air Trajectory: Launch into action with Air Trajectory! Design and calibrate a device to shoot projectiles onto a target. Measure performance and fine-tune your creation to hit the mark. Will your engineering skills soar to new heights?
Optics: Shine a light on Optics! Use mirrors and lasers to navigate and solve optical challenges. Your understanding of geometric and physical optics will be key to directing the beam precisely. Are you up for the optical challenge?
Wind Power: Harness the power of the wind in Wind Power! Design a blade assembly to capture wind energy and ace a written test on alternative energy principles. Can you create a device that truly blows away the competition?
Chemistry:
Chem Lab: Step into the lab with Chem Lab! Tackle tasks and answer questions about periodicity and equilibrium. Your chemistry expertise will be put to the test as you navigate complex reactions and principles. Ready to mix things up?
Forensics: Become a crime-solving expert in Forensics! Perform tests and analyze evidence to crack a case. Your keen observation and analytical skills will be crucial as you piece together clues to solve the mystery. Can you catch the culprit?
Materials Science: Explore the world of materials with Materials Science! Focus on ceramics, examining their chemical and crystalline structures. Your lab activities and questions will test your understanding of material behavior. Ready to build your knowledge from the ground up?
Technology & Engineering Design
Set out on an exhilarating quest into the dynamic world of Technology and Engineering Design!
Electric Vehicle: Race against time with Electric Vehicle! Build and test a vehicle designed to travel the fastest distance in a straight line. Precision engineering and speed are your allies in this high-stakes race. Ready to rev up?
Helicopter: Soar through the skies with Helicopter! Construct and optimize a rubber-powered helicopter to achieve maximum flight time. Your design skills and data analysis will be crucial for reaching new heights. Ready for takeoff?
Robot Tour: Navigate the future with Robot Tour! Design, build, and program a robotic vehicle to navigate a track and reach a target. Efficiency and accuracy will be key as you test your robotic creation. Can your robot lead the way?
Tower: Construct your masterpiece with Tower! Design and build a structure to achieve the highest efficiency. Your engineering skills and creativity will be put to the ultimate test as you create a tower that stands tall. Ready to reach new heights?
Inquiry/Nature of Science
Join the thrilling pursuit of Scientific Discovery and Exploration!
Bungee Drop: Take a leap with Bungee Drop! Design an elastic cord for precise drops and attempt to land a mass without touching the surface. Your design and precision will be tested in this thrilling event. Ready to make a splash?
Codebusters: Crack the code in Codebusters! Use cryptanalysis to decode messages and uncover secrets hidden in historical and modern ciphers. Your puzzle-solving skills will be key in this high-stakes game of encryption. Ready to break the code?
Experimental Design: Put your scientific creativity to the test with Experimental Design! Design, conduct, and report on an experiment entirely on-site. Your ability to think critically and adapt will be essential for success. Ready to create something extraordinary?
Write It Do It: Challenge your communication skills with Write It Do It! Describe an object and guide a partner in constructing it based on your description. Precision and clarity will be crucial as you navigate this unique test of teamwork and creativity. Ready to build success?
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Exploring the World of Science
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