Fast Facts

Welcome to Fast Facts! In this event, teams will fill in a grid of terms that begin with a given letter to match given science categories.

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 2024 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. 

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Event Supervisor Guide and Sample Rubrics 
• The Science Dictionary
• Any science textbook glossary or dictionary would contain great practice terms!

SO STORE & WARD'S SCIENCE MATERIALS

• Coming soon!

PRACTICE PROBLEMS & TESTS

• Practice Test - 2023 Sierra Vista Invitational
• Practice Test - 2023 University of Michigan Invitational
• Practice Test - 2023 University of Chicago Invitational
• Practice Test - 2023 UT Austin Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 Rickards Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 Highlands Invitational
• Practice Test - 2022 BullSO Invitational

EVENT SUPERVISOR RESOURCES 

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Fast Facts Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

• Event Logistics Manual

CAREER CONNECTIONS

• US Bureau of Labor Statistics - STEM Education Facilitator
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics - High School Teacher
• CareerOneStop - Librarians and Media Specialists
• Indeed.com - What is a Taxonomist?