Division A
Elementary Science Olympiad
What is it?
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ESO run differently, there is flexibility in how people can join
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Team Structure is similar to Division B
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Competition slated for February 27, 2027
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Coach training sessions (virtual and in-person) will take place in september
What are the Benefits?
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Engage students in grades 3-5 with STEM exploration
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Support from veteran educators to prepare and guide
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Build communituy, friendships, and student confidence
What are the Events?
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Events to address different standards, disciplines, and student interests
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Team structure follows that of Division B
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Rules following guidelines from national and/or modied Division B events
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All build events conducted on site to maximize student engagement
2027 Proposed Events
A
B
C
Event 1
Crime Busters
Space Jeopardy
Anatomy
Event 2
Write It Do It
Mystery Boxes
Mini Mission
Event 3
Newspaper Tower
Junkyard
Parachute Launcher
Cost
Registration fee is $150 for a school’s first team
If your school has a lot of students who want to play, a second team is only $75
Registration fees provide access to the competition and rules, the cost of running the competition, and support and training sessions.
More Information
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If you have any questions, please reach out to:
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KIM DYER KIM.DYER@ILLINOISOLYMpIAD.ORG