Science Olympiad Website - Link for Event Resources

For the year's powerpoint overview as well as list of additional resources. USE THIS! (There are powerpoints from previous years, specific practice for different parts, etc.)

Link to Science Olympiad Wiki

This is also for an overview of the event. Studying only from the wiki page is insufficient preparation for competition.

Review Notes

(If these links don't work, ask officers for pdf copies from drive.)

• Understand Flame Test

• Quantitative Analysis Hints

• Forensics Term Flashcards

• Forensics Notes

• Sample Test 1

Tips:

From past participants

• Do some practice labs beforehand to simulate the real event.

• Bring some supplies to aid with testing - List from Recommended Lab Equipment

• Understand what each chemical does/indicates during the lab.

• Make sure to have a variety of different scenarios of practice exams.

• Remember the general process when evaluating evidence.

• Know all information about the different biological/chemical information needed to understand and analyze the evidence.