About The South Dakota Science Olympiad
SDSO Mission Statement
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"The South Dakota Science Olympiad’s mission is to help middle and high school students in South Dakota build a strong foundation of passion and skill in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through an annual competitive tournament. We continue to expand our reach to include all South Dakotans, regardless of background, and to help get all students access to STEM opportunities, now and in the future."
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South Dakota Science Olympiad is a program devoted to
Science Olympiad, as the name implies, is the Olympics for science-based events. Team competition is patterned after track tournaments with challenging and motivational events ranging from earth science through physics. Events range from hands-on labs to student-built machines, and from outdoor events to paper-and-pencil tests.
There is also a balance between events requiring scientific knowledge and understanding, and others requiring process and application skills. There are some events which require an individual from one team to compete against other individuals from other schools, whereas most Events require teamwork, group planning, and cooperation.
- improving the quality of science education,
- increasing student interest in science, and
- providing recognition for outstanding achievement.
Science Olympiad, as the name implies, is the Olympics for science-based events. Team competition is patterned after track tournaments with challenging and motivational events ranging from earth science through physics. Events range from hands-on labs to student-built machines, and from outdoor events to paper-and-pencil tests.
There is also a balance between events requiring scientific knowledge and understanding, and others requiring process and application skills. There are some events which require an individual from one team to compete against other individuals from other schools, whereas most Events require teamwork, group planning, and cooperation.
BUT MOST OF ALL: The emphasis is on Learning, Participation, Interaction, having Fun and Team Spirit!
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If you are interested in starting a team, contact the Exec Team and let's bring the SD Science Olympiad into your school!
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