What Is Science Olympiad?

The Hawai'i State Science Olympiad Mission:

To improve the quality of k-12 science education throughout the state of Hawai'i.

The Science Olympiad Vision to accomplish this mission is:

•  To create a passion for learning science by supporting elementary and secondary Science Olympiad tournaments at building, district, county and state levels with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

•  To improve the quality of k-12 science education throughout Hawai'i to change the way science is perceived and the way it is taught (with an emphasis on problem solving skills and hands-on, minds-on constructivist learning practices).   This goal as accomplished through in-depth core curriculum training workshops and the distribution of curriculum materials to hundreds of teachers.

•  To celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievement of both students and teachers in areas of science and technology by awarding certificates, medals and scholarships.

•  To promote partnerships among community, businesses, industry, government and education.

•  To improve and restructure the way science is taught and learned by conducting staff development and curriculum development workshops.

The specific purposes of the Science Olympiad Tournaments are:

•  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 students in Hawai'i 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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