Description - This event is a lab oriented competition involving the fundamental science processes of a middle school life science / biology program
Science Olympiad Bio Process Lab Resource Page - CLICK HERE
Science Olympiad Showdown Materials (additional practice tests & study content)- CLICK HERE
Subject Content:
Formulating and or evaluating hypothese and procedures
Making predictions
Making observations and collecting data by measuring length, volume, temperature, PH, and mass using a variety of traditional and electronic tools
Using compound microscopes and stereomicroscopes as measurement and identification tools.
Interpreting data in the forms of tables, charts, graphs, food labels, food webs, flow charts, pedigrees.
Making simple calculations such as area, density, percentages, averages (mean, median, mode)
Determining genetic ratios and probabilities
Using or formulating a taxonomic / dichotomous key
Using indicators
Making inferences and conclusions based upon data and observations.