Senior High STEM Society
Science Olympiad Team
Competition Day Information
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Send Mr. Beals a message through REMIND.
Maps
Science Olympiad Docs and Info
April 17 - Mandatory Meeting
Travel Details (Subject to change)
Leave: Friday, April 19 @ 5:15am on charter bus. Meet at Senior High. The bus will either be parked in the parking lot or out on the street in front of the main gym.
Arrive at MSU at 7:30am. Register for events. Deliver 'builds' to appropriate sites.
Leave MSU at 4:00pm-ish.
Return to Senior High at 6:15pm-ish
Breakfast: Bring food for the bus
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the MSU Cafeteria
Mandatory Forms
Varsity / JV Teams and Events - Double Check to make sure you are signed up for the correct things. (Events different view)
Science Olympiad Release Agreement - Click to sign (unless you completed this at the last mandatory meeting)
Off Campus Permission Slip - Pick up a printed copy and have it signed and returned to me TOMORROW.
Yellow School Permission Slip - Pick up a yellow slip and have it signed and returned to me TOMORROW.
ONLY AFTER ALL OF THESE ARE SUBMITTED will you be allowed to get on the bus!
Wednesday, April 3
The following MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY by ALL PARTICIPANTS:
RELEASE AGREEMENT: On your own device or a chromebook, click HERE for a mandatory Release Agreement. Click "add member." Read it. Fill in the box with your name. Fill in the "Signature" by typing in your name. Click "sign." Click "submit."
EVENT REGISTRATION: On Mr. Beals computer, add your information to the Team Roster - do not do this on your own computer/chromebook! (Laine or Meredith will help you fill it out on my computer) https://scilympiad.com/mt/ForHcs/StuTeams
Fill out your Last Name, First Name, Grade and click the box for Release Submitted only after if you've completed Step #1 above. Click "save changes."
Click on "Students to Teams" at the top. Add yourself to BSHS SO (this is the varsity team) or BSHS SO JV (this is the JV team). Note: The JV team may not be available for the following steps as they are currently assigning things for that team - go to #4 below if you cannot find the JV team.
Click on "Students to Events" at the top of the roster page (https://scilympiad.com/mt/ForHcs/StuTeams) add yourself to the proper events. Be sure you are signing up as Varsity or JV correctly
If there are any issues with your registration and sign up, please leave detailed notes in the spiral notebook on Mr. Beals Desk. I will contact you to troubleshoot these issues via REMIND.
OFF CAMPUS PERMISSION SLIP is Due on Wednesday, April 10th (next Wednesday)
Printed copy is on the front table
Take it home, read it, be sure to enter that we are boarding the bus at 5:15am on April 19.
Sign it and have a parent/guardian sign it.
Due on Wednesday, April 10th (next Wednesday). Bring it with you to the STEM Society meeting.
If this is not filled out, signed and returned to Mr. Beals - you cannot get on the bus!
Training Sessions
Science Olympiad Attendance Form
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:09pm in room 223. You will also need to "train" and "build" on your own time to be prepared for April 19th at MSU!
November 1 - Informational Meeting
November 15 - Event Sign-ups
November 29 - Assign Varsity and JV
December 6
December 20
January 3
January 17
February 7
February 21
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17
April 19 - (Friday) State Competition @ MSU - Bozeman
Some important info from the Rules:
Team information
Senior High Qualifies for Division C
Varsity team size: 15 total, maximum of seven 12th grade students.
JV Team size: we will determine this if we have more than 20 members who want to participate
General Info
23 different Events
Classified into 4 Event Types (descriptions on page 1)
Core Knowledge Event
Build Event - Must be built prior to competition and brought to competition
Laboratory/Hands-On Event
Hybrid Event (core knowledge with a Build or Lab)
The Competition format is similar to a Track Meet. Each team of two (or individuals) compete in an event and can "place" in that event. Their "place" determines how many points the team earns from that event. So, you can earn awards in your own event and the whole team can earn awards for collective points.
To do Today
**You will spend the next 10 STEM Science Olympiad Training sessions perfecting/practicing/learning about your event. The training sessions are just like practice if you are in band or if you are in a sport - you cannot expect to perform better than the other competitors if you don't "train" for your event(s).**
Examine the different events
Determine which events you would be most interested in. Read the entire description of the event. "Build" events require that you build something to take to the event for competition so they take more time!
Sign up for the events you are interested on the Science Olympiad Events and Info spreadsheet
Find the resources that are available at the Science Olympiad site
Click here and go to Division C
Find the topic and look at the resources - this is some of your study material!
Use the link above to determine a list of things you "might" need so you can practice / study for the particular event you are interested in.
Resources:
2024 Events for MT Science Olympiad Competition
Science Olympiad Rules Manual (Official)
Science Olympiad Events and Info (Senior High Teams)
Science Olympiad Resources for Studying and Preparing for your Event (Montana State University / Science Olympiad - scroll down to Division C)
ARCHIVE: 2022-2023 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM
Competition Day Information
Congratulations to our State Winners:
1st Place - Write it Do it: Soren Rahlf, Lorelei Rahlf
2nd Place - Geology: Lynle, McComas, Cory Weddle
3rd Place - Detector Building: Matvey Efimchenko, Kameron Ball
Senior High 8th place overall
Need help or have questions?
Send Mr. Beals a message through REMIND.
Maps
Science Olympiad Docs and Info
March 2 - Mandatory Meeting
Travel Details (Subject to change)
Leave: Wednesday, March 8 @ 5:30am on charter bus. Meet at Senior High. The bus will (most likely) be out front.
Arrive at MSU at 7:30am. Register for events. Deliver 'builds' to appropriate sites.
Leave MSU at 4:30pm?ish.
Return to Senior High at 6:30pm ish
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the MSU Cafeteria
Mandatory Forms
Science Olympiad Code of Ethic Form - Must be completed today
Off Campus Permission Slip - Due on Wednesday, March 1.
Yellow School Permission Slip - You get this on March 1 when you turn in your Signed Off Campus Permission Slip. It is Due before Friday, March 3!
School Related Absence - I will submit you name to Attendance.
February 15 - Mandatory Meeting
We have too many people signed up for our team
We can only have 15 participants. We must finalize this today. Roster
Are you actually going to be prepared to compete? Have you built your entry? Studied?
Manager?
Travel Details (Subject to change)
Leave: Wednesday, March 8 @ 5:30am on charter bus. Meet at Senior High (where?)
Arrive at MSU at 7:30am. Register for events. Deliver 'builds' to appropriate sites.
Leave MSU at 4:30pm?ish.
Return to Senior High at 6:30pm ish
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the MSU Cafeteria
Mandatory Forms
Science Olympiad Code of Ethic Form - Must be completed today
Off Campus Permission Slip - Due on Wednesday, March 1.
Yellow School Permission Slip - You get this on March 1 when you turn in your Signed Off Campus Permission Slip.
More?
STEM Society - Science Olympiad Training Sessions
Training sessions will be every other Wednesday (opposite of STEM Society)
Teams who put in the most effort training for an event will earn their spot on the Varsity Senior High Science Olympiad Team (with some exceptions based on events and grade in school)
Training is "self-directed". You may have to find experts (other teachers or other professionals) who can help you with your event.
Sign up for the Science Olympiad REMIND: Code: @eh72c6d
Training Sessions
Science Olympiad Attendance Form
Wednesdays at 2:09pm in room 223. You will also need to "train" and build on your own time to be prepared for April 15th at MSU!
November 2 - First Meeting
November 16
November 30
December 7
December 21
January 4
January 18
February 1
February 15
March 1
March 8 - Montana Science Olympiad
Some important info from the Rules:
Team information
Senior High Qualifies for Division C
Varsity team size: 15 total, maximum of seven 12th grade students.
JV Team size: we will determine this if we have more than 20 members who want to participate
General Info
23 different Events
Classified into 4 Event Types (descriptions on page 1)
Core Knowledge Event
Build Event - Must be built prior to competition and brought to competition
Laboratory/Hands-On Event
Hybrid Event (core knowledge with a Build or Lab)
The Competition format is similar to a Track Meet. Each team of two (or individuals) compete in an event and can "place" in that event. Their "place" determines how many points the team earns from that event. So, you can earn awards in your own event and the whole team can earn awards for collective points.
To do:
**You will spend the next 10 STEM Science Olympiad Training sessions perfecting/practicing/learning about your event. The training sessions are just like practice if you are in band or if you are in a sport - you cannot expect to perform better than the other competitors if you don't "train" for your event(s).**
Examine the different events
Determine which events you would be most interested in. Read the entire description of the event. "Build" events require that you build something to take to the event for competition so they take more time!
Sign up for the events you are interested on the Science Olympiad Events and Info spreadsheet
Find the resources that are available at the Science Olympiad site
Click here and go to Division C
Find the topic and look at the resources - this is some of your study material!
Use the link above to determine a list of things you "might" need so you can practice / study for the particular event you are interested in.
Resources:
Science Olympiad Rules Manual (Official)
Science Olympiad Events and Info (Senior High Teams)
Science Olympiad Resources for Studying and Preparing for your Event (Montana State University / Science Olympiad - scroll down to Division C)
ARCHIVED INFO FROM 2021-22.
Competition Day Information
Need help or have questions?
Send Mr. Beals a message through REMIND.
Training Session: April 13, 2022
Competition Day
April 15th in Bozeman, MT
We will be taking 2 rental vehicles.
We will be leaving Senior High at 5:09 am sharp (for real!) and returning at 6:30 pm.
Arrive at Senior High Before 5 am so we can leave on time! We will meet in the back parking lot.
Bring a sack lunch/dinner or money for lunch/dinner. You can purchase lunch on campus in the SUB (Student Union Building). We will probably do a "snack dinner" on the run. We will stop at a gas station so you can grab something healthy for the ride home.
Each of you will probably have a lot of free time throughout the day becasue you only have a few events. Please use that time wisely.
Do we want to meet up for a campus tour from 1-2pm? Or eat lunch?
Competition Schedule (tentative):
7am - Registration desk open outside SUB Ballrooms (Strand Union Building)
7:45 - Opening ceremony (SUB Ballrooms)
8:15 - Impound opens (this is where you turn in your "Builds" and equipment)
8:30 - 12:30 Four tournament event blocks (50-minute blocks at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30)
1pm - 2pm: Talks & Tours (optional) Visit MSU labs and classrooms or tour campus or our brand new American Indian Hall! (Registration required; options coming soon)
2:30 - 4pm: Awards ceremony
School Team Lists (Look at Division C, this is our competition!)
Supplies and Equipment
Bring everything with you!!
Study and Build Info:
Science Olympiad Rules Manual (Official)
Science Olympiad Events and Info (Senior High Teams)
Science Olympiad Resources for Studying and Preparing for your Event (Montana State University / Science Olympiad)
Training Session: April 6, 2022
Competition Day
April 15th in Bozeman, MT
We will be taking 2 rental vehicles.
We will be leaving Senior High at 5:09 am sharp (for real!) and returning at 6:30 pm.
Arrive at Senior High Before 5 am so we can leave on time! We will meet in the back parking lot.
Bring a sack lunch/dinner or money for lunch/dinner. You can purchase lunch on campus in the SUB (Student Union Building). We will probably do a "snack dinner" on the run. We will stop at a gas station so you can grab something healthy for the ride home.
Each of you will probably have a lot of free time throughout the day becasue you only have a few events. Please use that time wisely.
Do we want to meet up for a campus tour from 1-2pm? Or eat lunch?
Competition Schedule (tentative):
7am - Registration desk open outside SUB Ballrooms (Strand Union Building)
7:45 - Opening ceremony (SUB Ballrooms)
8:15 - Impound opens (this is where you turn in your "Builds" and equipment)
8:30 - 12:30 Four tournament event blocks (50-minute blocks at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30)
1pm - 2pm: Talks & Tours (optional) Visit MSU labs and classrooms or tour campus or our brand new American Indian Hall! (Registration required; options coming soon)
2:30 - 4pm: Awards ceremony
School Team Lists (Look at Division C, this is our competition!)
Forms DUE TODAY!
Science Olympiad Release Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (must be submitted on the Science Olympiad Website before this date)
Complete and submit the following form. You CANNOT compete if you don't fill this out!
The form must be completed with a parent/guardian or Mr. Beals present because there are digital signature lines that must be completed while you fill out the form.
District Off-Campus Activity Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (bring completed and signed form with you)
Complete and submit the following form. You CANNOT attend if you don't fill this out!
You must have parent/guardian signature
Printed copies are available with Mr. Beals in Room 223.
District Alternate Travel Permission Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (bring completed and signed form with you)
You MUST travel to Bozeman with the Senior High vans (see exception below).
You MAY make arrangements to travel home with a parent/guardian but you must fill out the form below.
If you are planning to ride with a parent/guardian TO and FROM Bozeman, you will need to have them fill out the form and contact our Principal, Mr. Uhren for approval.
You must have parent/guardian signature.
You must print your own copy and fill it out.
Next Training Sessions
Wednesday, April 13th (this is a regular STEM meeting but we will need to meet for Sci Olympiad to finalize travel plans)
STUDY and complete your builds on your own time or come into my room anytime to work/study.
Supplies and Equipment
Anybody need supplies???
Study and Build Info:
Science Olympiad Rules Manual (Official)
Science Olympiad Events and Info (Senior High Teams)
Science Olympiad Resources for Studying and Preparing for your Event (Montana State University / Science Olympiad)
Training Session: March 30, 2022
Competition Day
April 15th in Bozeman, MT
We will be taking 2 rental vehicles.
We will be leaving Senior High at 5:09 am sharp (for real!) and returning at 6:30 pm.
Competition Schedule:
7am - Registration desk open outside SUB Ballrooms (Strand Union Building)
7:45 - Opening ceremony (SUB Ballrooms)
8:15 - Impound opens (this is where you turn in your "Builds" and equipment)
8:30 - 12:30 Four tournament event blocks (50-minute blocks at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30)
1pm - 2pm: Talks & Tours (optional) Visit MSU labs and classrooms or tour campus or our brand new American Indian Hall! (Registration required; options coming soon)
2:30 - 4pm: Awards ceremony
Forms that MUST BE COMPLETED NOW!
Science Olympiad Release Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (must be submitted on the Science Olympiad Website before this date)
Complete and submit the following form. You CANNOT compete if you don't fill this out!
The form must be completed with a parent/guardian or Mr. Beals present because there are digital signature lines that must be completed while you fill out the form.
District Off-Campus Activity Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (bring completed and signed form with you)
Complete and submit the following form. You CANNOT attend if you don't fill this out!
You must have parent/guardian signature
Printed copies are available with Mr. Beals in Room 223.
District Alternate Travel Permission Form
Due Wednesday, April 6th (bring completed and signed form with you)
You MUST travel to Bozeman with the Senior High vans (see exception below).
You MAY make arrangements to travel home with a parent/guardian but you must fill out the form below.
If you are planning to ride with a parent/guardian TO and FROM Bozeman, you will need to have them fill out the form and contact our Principal, Mr. Uhren for approval.
You must have parent/guardian signature.
You must print your own copy and fill it out.
Next Training Sessions
Wednesday, April 6th (next week!)
Wednesday, April 13th (this is a regular STEM meeting but we will need to meet for Sci Olympiad to finalize travel plans)
STUDY and complete your builds on your own time or come into my room anytime to work/study.
Supplies and Equipment
If you need supplies and equipment you MUST email me a link to the needed supplies by this Thursday at 3 pm so I can order them. Otherwise, you will be responsible for finding/purchasing equipment for your build.
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STEM Society - Science Olympiad Training Sessions
Training sessions will be every other Wednesday (opposite of STEM Society)
Teams who put in the most effort training for an event will earn their spot on the Varsity Senior High Science Olympiad Team (with some exceptions based on events and grade in school)
Training is "self-directed". You may have to find experts (other teachers or other professionals) who can help you with your event.
Training Session Dates
Wednesdays at 2:09pm in room 223. You will also need to "train" and build on your own time to be prepared for April 15th at MSU!
February 2
February 16
March 2
March 6
March 30
April 5
APRIL 15 - Science Olympiad at MSU Bozeman
Some important info from the Rules:
Team information
Senior High Qualifies for Division C
Varsity team size: 15 total, maximum of seven 12th grade students.
General Info
23 different Events
Classified into 4 Event Types (descriptions on page 1)
Core Knowledge Event
Build Event - Must be built prior to competition and brought to competition
Laboratory/Hands-On Event
Hybrid Event (core knowledge with a Build or Lab)
The Competition format is similar to a Track Meet. Each team of two (or individuals) compete in an event and can "place" in that event. Their "place" determines how many points the team earns from that event. So, you can earn awards in your own event and the whole team can earn awards for collective points.
Events
Anatomy and Physiology - Core Knowledge - Pg 7
Astronomy - Core Knowledge - Pg 8
Bridge - Build - Pg 9-12
Cell Biology - Core Knowledge - Pg 13-14
Chemistry Lab- Hybrid - Lab/Knowledge - Pg 15
Codebusters - Core Knowledge - Pg 16 - 18
Detector Building - Hybrid Build/Knowledge - Pg 19-21
Disease Detectives - Core Knowledge -Pg 22
Dynamic Planet - Core Knowledge - Pg 23
Environmental Chemistry - Hybrid Lab/Knowledge - Pg 24-25
Experimental Design - Lab - Pg 26-28
Forensics - Lab -Pg 29-30
Gravity Vehicle - Build - Pg 31 - 33
Green Generation - Knowledge - Pg 34
It's About Time - Hybrid Build/Knowledge - Pg 35-37
Ornithology - Knowledge - Pg 38-40
Ping Pong Parachute - Build - Pg 41-42
Remote Sensing - Hybrid Lab/Knowledge - Pg 43
Rocks and Minerals - Knowledge - Pg 44-46
Trajectory - Build - Pg 47-48
Wifi Lab - Hybrid Lab/Knowledge - Pg 49-60
Wright Stuff - Build - Pg 52-53
Write it Do it - Lab - Pg 54
To do:
**You will spend the next 7(?) STEM Science Olympiad Training sessions perfecting/practicing/learning about your event. The training sessions are just like practice if you are in band or if you are in a sport - you cannot expect to perform better than the other competitors if you don't "train" for your event(s).**
Examine the different events
Determine which events you would be most interested in. Read the entire description of the event. "Build" events require that you build something to take to the event for competition so they take more time!
Sign up for the ones you are interested on the Science Olympiad Events and Info spreadsheet
Find the resources that are available at the Science Olympiad site
Click here and go to Division C
Find the topic and look at the resources - this is some of your study material!
Use the link above to determine a list of things you "might" need so you can practice / study for the particular event you are interested in.
Resources:
Science Olympiad Rules Manual (Official)
Science Olympiad Events and Info (Senior High Teams)
Science Olympiad Resources for Studying and Preparing for your Event (Montana State University / Science Olympiad)