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Why Science Olympiad?
Science Olympiad is a
national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of
science education, increasing the interest in science, creating a technologically-literate
workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both
students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in
Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events.
Science Olympiad helps;
- To create a passion for
learning
science by supporting elementary and secondary Science Olympiad
tournaments at building, district, county, state and national levels
with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence.
- To improve the quality of
science education throughout the nation by changing the way science is
perceived and the way it is taught (with an emphasis on problem solving
and hands-on, minds-on constructivist learning practices).
- To celebrate and recognize
the outstanding achievement of both students and teachers in the areas
of science and technology by awarding thousand of certificates, medals,
trophies and scholarships.
- To promote partnerships
among community, businesses, industry, government and education.
- To bring science to life, to
show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science
and the understanding of science concepts.
- To develop teamwork and
cooperative learning strategies among students.
- To make science education
more exciting so more students will enroll in science courses and engage
in other science activities like science reading, fairs, meetings and
field trips.
- To promote high levels of
achievement and a commitment to excellence, to demonstrate that American
students can perform at levels that surpasses expectations of even
practicing scientists and engineers.
- To attract more students
particularly females and minorities to professional and technical
careers in science, technology and science teaching.
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