Science Lab

In the Science Lab, students perform different labs that help to emphasize the lessons that they learn in the classroom. The lab is used to complete experiments using the scientific tools that a scientist would possibly use in a laboratory setting. The lab is mainly used by the junior high students, but is open to the other grade levels to conduct their lab activities.

What is the Science Olympiad?

Many All Saints students in the 5th and 6th grades participate in the Science Olympiad. The Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition of outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural tournaments. The Science Olympiad Tournaments are academic interscholastic competitions, which consist of a series of 23 individual and team events students prepare for during the year. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. There is also a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, skills and application.  Although Science Olympiad is a competitive event, most events are team competitions requiring teamwork, group planning, and cooperation. The emphasis is on learning, participation, interaction, having fun, and developing team spirit. Coaches and students are reminded of the words of Bill Koch (Olympic cross-country ski medal winner) who said, “Winning isn’t everything. The striving for excellence is – it’s the trying and caring that is important – winning is a bonus.”

Updated 02.14.10