All teams must participate in at least THREE events and a maximum of SIX events to qualify for team scoring. Teams are required to select one event from each category of eligibility in team scoring.
Research Category
All research events are required to conduct guided or inquiry research about the topic selected. For all research events, it is expected that teams will follow the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Method to achieve their goal.
General Category
These events allow students to learn about and then demonstrate their knowledge of a variety of chemistry topics.
Lab Category
Lab events allow students to prepare for and complete a particular laboratory analysis. Selecting or researching their own procedure, teams prepare to demonstrate excellent lab technique that results in good accuracy & precision in the lab.