SciOly coaching and preparation resources.
Science Olympiad is a team-based STEM competition where students earn points by placing well in 23 events spanning science, engineering, and technology. SEALS Academy coaches students on build events, study events, and season-level planning — for both Division B (grades 6–9) and Division C (grades 9–12).
What is Science Olympiad?
The basics, clearly.
15 members
Team size
23 events
Events per tournament
6–9
Division B grades
9–12
Division C grades
How we coach
What we focus on with every SciOly student.
Build events done right
Build events reward consistent engineering, not just a clever design. We teach the calibration methodology and testing discipline that separates placing teams from struggling ones.
Science you actually understand
Our study event coaching focuses on conceptual depth. Students who understand the underlying science score more consistently than students who memorize facts.
Smart event selection
Choosing the wrong events is one of the most common early mistakes. We help students and families make decisions that match actual time commitment and learning style.
Events we cover
A sample of what's in the Science Olympiad lineup.
Trajectory
Teams build a device that launches a projectile at a target placed at an unknown distance revealed on competition day. Scoring rewards accuracy and consistency across multiple launches.
Scrambler
Teams construct a vehicle powered only by a falling mass that must travel a specified distance and stop as close to a target line as possible. Precision engineering and braking system design are key.
Elastic Launched Glider
Students build and fly a glider that must stay airborne for the maximum amount of time after being launched with a rubber band. Aerodynamics and balance are everything.
Wright Stuff
Teams build an indoor rubber-band-powered aircraft that must fly for as long as possible within a gymnasium. Competitors must understand propeller design, wing geometry, and power storage.
Astronomy
Students answer questions and solve problems on topics including stellar evolution, cosmology, exoplanets, and observational techniques. One of the most content-heavy study events.
Anatomy & Physiology
Teams answer questions on human body systems. The topic rotates each year (e.g., nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular). Depth of understanding matters more than breadth.
Led by Amy Song
Co-Founder & Science Olympiad Program Lead
Amy is a four-year varsity Science Olympiad competitor who has participated in state-qualifying and national-champion teams, earning over 70 medals at invitationals, regionals, and states. She brings deep mentoring experience and a structured approach to every coaching session.
SciOly guides
Start here if you're new to Science Olympiad.
Build Events vs. Study Events in Science Olympiad: How to Choose
Understand the real difference between SciOly build events and study events — time commitment, scoring, preparation strategies, and how to pick the right mix for your season.
Science Olympiad Beginner Roadmap: What to Know Before You Start
Everything a student or parent needs to know about Science Olympiad — how it works, B vs. C division, how to pick events, and what the first season actually looks like.
How to Study for Anatomy and Physiology in Science Olympiad
A structured study approach for the Science Olympiad Anatomy and Physiology event, covering body systems, study tools, and competition-day strategy.
Mousetrap Vehicle Optimization: Engineering a Competitive Build
A guide to designing, building, and tuning a mousetrap-powered vehicle for Science Olympiad, covering lever arm design, wheel selection, and distance optimization.
Not sure where to start?
Book a season planning session — we'll help you figure it out.
We'll go through your student's interests, available time, and division, and recommend which events and coaching format fit best. You can also message us on WeChat for a quick response.