Rocks and Minerals | Science Olympiad

Welcome to Rocks & Minerals! In this event, participants will demonstrate their knowledge of rocks and minerals.

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 2022 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

Resources & Links

SO Store & Ward's Science Materials

New! Official Ward's Science Science Olympiad kit for Rocks & Minerals
Rocks & Minerals Starter Pack - New for 2022!
Earth Sciences Starter Stack - All the 2022 Earth Science Events!
2019 National Test Packet - National test from the last time the event was in rotation!
2018 National Test Packet

Practice Problems & Tests

Practice Test - 2021 UT Austin Invitational
Practice Test - 2021 Troy High School Invitational
Practice Test - 2021 BirdSO Invitational
Sedimentary Environments Quiz and Key
Rock Cycle Quiz
Minerals, Ores and Gems Sheet
Igneous Rock Quiz

Event Supervisor Resources

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Rocks & Minerals Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

Event Logistics Manual - (Updated 01/05/22 - made a minor edit to Food Science and added the updated ceiling height modifiers for the Flight events) Contains information for the 2022 Event Slate as well as information concerning COVID-19 precautions and Satellite and mini SO tournament formats!