Bungee Drop
Welcome to Bungee Drop! In this event, each team will design one elastic cord to conduct drops at a given height(s) and attempt to get a weighted bottle as close as possible to, but without touching, a landing surface.
The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2026 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.
Resources & Links 2026 coming soon!
- Rule Correction Posted - 10/13/25
- New '26 - Bungee Drop Video Guide
- 2025 Event Setup Diagram
- Photos of Sample Bungee Drop Construction using Common Items (PPT)
- Photos of Sample Set-Ups for Event Supervisors (PPT)
- Photos of Elasticity Test (PPT)
- Summer Institute PowerPoint
SO Store & Ward's Science Materials
- Coming soon!
EVENT SUPERVISOR RESOURCES
In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Tower Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:
CAREER CONNECTIONS
- Coming soon!