Welcome to Rocks & Minerals! In this event, teams will identify and classify rocks and minerals and demonstrate knowledge of how rocks and minerals help to understand geologic processes, interpretation of Earth’s history, the development of natural resources, and use by society.
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 2027 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.
Every Rock has A Story Video Series - In this video series, Professor Ethan Baxter, Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Boston College, and a past Rocks and Minerals participant, showcases a variety of rocks and shares the unique information about climate change, natural hazards, natural resources, Earth history, fossils, human impacts, urban geology, and even outer space that the rock contains.
Ward's Specimen List - This list matches the specimens in the Ward's Science Rocks and Minerals Kit with their location so they can be easily identified.
Exploring Opportunities: Careers in the Mineral Industry - In this book created by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) you can learn about the different careers that connect with your passion for Rocks and Minerals.
