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Virginia Science Olympiad Division A (Grades 3-5)
Science Olympiad is a competition consisting of study and building events covering various science and engineering topics. Students work with a partner or group and will compete in 2-3 assigned events
Tournament Date: One of the four options: Oct 26 or Nov 2 at Langley HS or Nov 9 or 16 at TJ. For now, plan to be available on all dates but we should know which date on Sept 7
Events: Details can be found online here.
| Testing Events | Building Events | ||
| Anatomy | Radioactivity | Build a Barge | Submersibles |
| Astronomy | Forestry | Hydraulics | Tower Building |
| Paleontology | Metric Mastery | Origami Glider | Straw Egg Drop |
| Forces | Ecosystems (3rd grade only) | Ping Pong Parachute | Bridge Building (3rd grade only) |
| States of Matter | Picture This (3rd grade only) | Propeller Car | Storm the Castle (3rd grade only) |
| Cells | Fossils (3rd grade only) | Rube Goldberg | Balloon Car (3rd grade only) |
| Optics |
Parents: Parents must mentor their child in their event(s). We also need 8-10 volunteers for VASO on tournament day: 1 - Assistant Coach/Student Coordinator, 2 - Event Supervisors (All day), 4 - Event Volunteers (Half day). Team Size is limited based on # of parent volunteers.
Cost: $80 per student (includes registration fee, safety items, team shirt). Returning students may reuse their team shirt from last year (-$25 but double check it still fits first!).
To Join, complete the interest form no later than September 4th.
Note: Priority registration given to students of volunteering parents. Selected students will be notified by September 2nd.