Road Scholar

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.

Resources & Links

• Road Scholar Learning CD - contains map reading lessons
• 2020 Science Olympiad Digital Test Packet - contains Road Scholar from the 2019 Science Olympiad National Tournament 
• 2020 Bio/Earth CD - contains Road Scholar
• Event Supervisors! Please review the Event Logistics Manual - Updated for 2021 with new information concerning COVID-19 precautions and Satellite and mini SO tournament formats for tips!
• Event Supervisor Tips from 2020
• Road Scholar Equipment for 2019
• Quick Notes for 2019 
• PDF of Site Links for Road Scholar 
• Math In Road Scholar Handout 2018
• 2018 Sample Exercise
  • Zombie Introduction
  • Zombie Questions
  • Zombie Answer Sheets
  • Zombie Key
  • Zombie Coach Answers Part 1
  • Zombie Coach Answers Part 2
  • Zombie Map Scans 1-5
  • Zombie Map Scans 6-10
  • Zombie Map New Mexico
  • Zombie Map Washington
• Sample Student Map Design Exercise
• Course Outline
• Contest Preparation
• Competition Study Guide
• Competition Study Guide (Answers)

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Sites

• USGS - Topographic Map Symbols
• USGS Map Locator
• USGS Teaching Resources