Elementary Science Olympiad
Welcome to Illinois Elementary Science Olympiad! ESO consists of team competition for students in grades K-5, competing in twelve different and varied events spanning the different areas of science and engineering knowledge and practices. Each event allows for up to three student partners to compete together, or a total of up to 36 team participants in all events. Schools may have multiple teams, if desired, to allow for and encourage increased participation (each team must be separately registered). Further information about tournament locations and dates, events for 2021 and a link for a digest of event descriptions and rules, and required coach and student forms, can be found below.
As announced for Illinois Science Olympiad B and C Divisions, Elementary Science Olympiad (A Division) is planning to conduct a 2020-21 season. At present, the many factors surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, school openings and operation, and extracurricular activities for students, will affect the process of determining the manner in which tournaments will be held, and the final choice of events and rules. Tournament information will be fluid as the school year progresses, and some event rules may be modified accordingly.
If you would like to learn more about Elementary Science Olympiad or have questions, please fill-out the form below or e-mail elementary@illinoisolympiad.org.
As announced for Illinois Science Olympiad B and C Divisions, Elementary Science Olympiad (A Division) is planning to conduct a 2020-21 season. At present, the many factors surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, school openings and operation, and extracurricular activities for students, will affect the process of determining the manner in which tournaments will be held, and the final choice of events and rules. Tournament information will be fluid as the school year progresses, and some event rules may be modified accordingly.
If you would like to learn more about Elementary Science Olympiad or have questions, please fill-out the form below or e-mail elementary@illinoisolympiad.org.
Tournament Specifics and Event Clarifications |
Details of tournament dates and location will be coming soon!
(For information only, ESO tournaments have generally been held on Saturdays in February.) No event clarifications as of August 1, 2020. |
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More Information Will be Coming Soon!
Consistent with the announcement made by Illinois Science Olympiad for the Great Lakes Coaches Clinic, plans for a coaches' workshop for ESO will prospectively consist of virtual training sessions to be held in fall 2020. |
Competition
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Information about tournament schedules and required team forms will be coming in the future, after details of tournament competition are determined.
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Supervisor and Volunteer Info |
ALL Coaches and Adult Event Helpers MUST complete the Volunteer Code of Conduct and turn in at registration. (COMING SOON)
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Event Rules, Supplies, and Clarifications |
Prospective 2021 Events and Conflict Blocks -
Block 1- Build A Barge, Code Busters (NEW!), Fossil Frenzy, (a new flight event still TBD) Block 2- Anatomy, Junk Cars (returned!), Weather Forecasting, Circuit Wizzardry Block 3- Trajeggtory, Backyard Biologist, Experimental Design, Crime Busters Event rules coming soon! Rules for established events will be substantially similar to previous years. Complete rules for 2021 events, with prior event revisions and updates will be in a link prospectively to be posted in mid August. |
Further Information
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Team Registration |
Registration for teams participating in 2020-21 begins August 1, 2020. Please use the ISO provided team registration form.
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