Students Become Olympians at Science Olympics

Young scientists from across Nova Scotia will be doing their own investigations and analysis as part of the Nova Scotia Invitational Science Olympics.

Grade 4 and 5 students are taking part in the Nova Scotia Invitational Science Olympics on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the École secondaire du Sommet in Halifax, where they will participate in a series of investigations involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, all of which are related to their school curriculum.

"Our students receive a strong foundation in science as part of their education," said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey. "The Science Olympics allows our young scientists to use creativity and problem solving as they explore concepts in innovative ways."

More than 100 participants are using concepts learned in the classroom and a few basic materials to conduct challenges on a variety of topics including life sciences and earth sciences.

The Science Olympics was created to challenge young scientists to use skills such as communications, collaboration and problem solving to successfully complete challenges.