Science Olympiad Astronomy and Reach for the Stars Webinars.


Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing interest in science for all students, creating a technologically-literate workforce, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in regional, state and/or national Science Olympiad tournaments, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum, and teacher/coach training clinics and institutes. To strengthen both the content of the events and real-life applications, Science Olympiad maintains partnerships with industry and organizations. The Science Olympiad "Astronomy" and “Reach for the Stars” events have been supported by the Chandra Education & Outreach group since 1999.

In an effort to further expand support for the Science Olympiad coaches clinics and institutes to coaches that can't attend, the Chandra Education & Outreach group has recorded a set of videos of Chandra educator Donna L. Young presenting the "Astronomy" and "Solar System" coaches clinic content to a group of local Science Olympiad coaches and teams. These videos will enable any coach or team to understand the upcoming year’s competitions. The current set of videos includes content, resources, and suggestions on how to best prepare for competition.








Astronomy C Event 2021

Astronomy C Event 2021













Astronomy C Event 2020

Astronomy C Event 2020




Astronomy 2020 (Division C)

Astronomy 2020 (Division C)




Reach for the Stars B Event 2020

Reach for the Stars B Event 2020




Astronomy Event Supervisor 2019

Astronomy Event Supervisor 2019




Webinar 2019

National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event - 2019.




Webinar Solar System 2019

National Science Olympiad Solar System Event - 2019.




Webinar 2018

Stellar Evolution 101 for National Science Olympiad Coaches and Teams Webinar.




Webinar 2018

National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event - 2018.




Webinar Solar System 2018

National Science Olympiad Solar System Event - 2018.




Webinar 2017

National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event - 2017 - State Directors & Event Supervisors Guide.




Webinar 2016

National Science Olympiad Reach for the Stars Event - 2017 - State Directors & Event Supervisors Guide.




Webinar 2016

The 2017 National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event focuses on stellar evolution & Type Ia supernovas.




Reach 2016

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) Reach for the Stars 2017, with a content focus on stellar evolution & Type Ia supernovas.




Webinar 2016

The 2016 National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event focuses on stellar evolution, star formation & exoplanets.




Reach 2016

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) Reach for the Stars 2016, with a content focus on stellar evolution, star formation regions and supernova remnants.




Webinar 2015

The 2015 National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event focuses on stellar evolution and star & planet formation.




Webinar 2015

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) Solar System B 2015 Event, with a content focus on planetary science.




Webinar 2014

The 2014 National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event focuses on Stellar Evolution and Variable Stars.




Webinar 2014

The 2014 National Science Planetary Science Event focuses on the properties and evolution of extraterrestrial ice and water in the Solar System.




Webinar 2013

The 2012 National Science Olympiad Astronomy Event concerned stellar evolution and Type Ia supernova events. The content for the 2013 competition focuses on stellar evolution and Type II supernova events.




Webinar 2012

The 2012 National Science Olympiad Reach for the Stars Event focused on the properties and evolution of stars, and the 2013 Reach for the Stars Event focuses on stellar evolution and the electromagnetic spectrum.




Webinar 2012



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