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 2023 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event is generously supported by Ward's Science.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• 2017 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

• New! 2023 Fact Facts Starter Pack
• 2019 Test Packet - National Test from last time the event was in rotation

PRACTICE PROBLEMS & TESTS

• Coming soon!

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 (Updated 10/25/22 to fix an error with Can't Judge a Powder)

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?