Bio-Process Lab

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event is generously sponsored by DuPont. There is a Bio-Process Lab CD as well as a Biology & Earth Science CD available in the Science Olympiad Store.

Resources & Links

Tips on Data Collection (PDF) - an excellent overview of the use of several data collection devices from Texas Instruments including sensors and probes; stations at tournaments may incorporate these devices

Process Skills

• 2016 Power Point - NEW!
• 2016 Training Handout
• 2016 Sample Tournament 1
• 2016 Sample Tournament 2
• 2016 Practice Activities
• 2016 Event Supervisors Guide (PDF)
• 2016 Biology Principles Review - excellent general info
• Teaching Children Science - Science Process Skills
• Science Process Skills: Classifying
• Process Skills In Science For Children

Science Lab Equipment

• Lab Equipment

Science Process Assessment

• Assessments for Elementary and Middle School Students
• Science Process Skills Competency Continuum

Science Process Skills

• Frank Potter's Science Gems – Life Science Measurement & Scientific Investigation
• Triple Beam Balance Gizmo
  • Using a triple beam balance
  • Scale Reading Exercise
  • Operating Theory
• Measurement
• Instrumentation
• Dichotomous Keys

Using Probes and Probeware

• Using Computer and Calculator-Based Interfaces in Biology
• Technology in Education
• Tech Learning - Streamlining Science