Rocks and Minerals

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

PRACTICE PROBLEMS & TESTS

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!

CAREER CONNECTIONS