Reach for the Stars

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 in the Science Olympiad Store. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event has been generously supported by NASA's Universe of Learning Astrophysics STEM Learning and Literacy Network. 

Resources and Links

• A special release for Science Olympiad space science competitors missing the fun of the 2020 Science Olympiad National Tournament - the actual Reach for the Stars Division B Test! Answer key - posted June 1, 2020, so you can check your own work. Enjoy the tests and have a safe summer! From the NASA + Science Olympiad A-Team
• NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory Site - Webinars and more!
• NEW - Invitational Science Olympiad Reach for the Stars Practice Test, Image Set, Answer Sheet and Key from the University of Texas at Austin Tournament - updated 2/17/2020
• Audubon Field Guide to the Night Sky 
• Bio/Earth CD for (contains RFTS) 
• Reach for the Stars CD with lessons and constellation charts

2017 Resources

• 2017 Annotated Sample Test 
• 2017 Flash Cards 
• 2017 Power Point 
• Star Spin YouTube video
• Path of the Sun YouTube video
• Astronomy HR Diagram YouTube video
• How Stars are Formed YouTube video