Malaysia Earth Science Olympiad

---

Parent Organisation:

Malaysia Earth Science Olympiad

 

About Malaysia Earth Science Olympiad:

Malaysia Earth Science Olympiad (MyESO) is an annual national school-level competition that introduces earth science knowledge to secondary school and pre-university students in Malaysia.

 

Syllabus:

The syllabus covers 4 main topics that are:

Geography Skills are the skills that students would have been exposed to in the first year of studying Geography. Geography skills may include, but is not limited to, the knowledge of using geographical instruments, calculation in geography, map reading skills and information gathering through field sketching and measuring.

Geoscience Skills are the ability to integrate the study of science; physics, chemistry, biology, including mathematics into geography or what we can refer to as our environment. This integration allows students to manipulate the environment (eg: fossil fuel) into a product of science that can benefit human beings (electricity). However, this skill is not only limited to the environmental concepts only as it also covers the study of astronomy, meteorology, oceanology and hydrology, among others.

Physical Geography is the study that focuses on the processes involved in the shaping of the surface of the earth. This involves the study of the earth’s interaction with the sun, seasons, climate zones, soils, rivers and streams, flora and fauna, natural hazards, the ecosystems and many more. Nature and characteristics of the physical environment, their development and spatial distribution are also included in Physical Geography.

Human & Regional Geography is the study of the spatial distribution of human population in a specific region and the relationships between society and environment. This study may lead to discoveries about the effects of the environment as a result of human population which can be contributed to religion, businesses, city development etc.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

There are 2 categories:

• Lower Form (13-15 years old)
• Upper Form (16-19 years old)

Participants do not need prior earth science knowledge since they will be provided with the reading material.

 

Reading Material:

The reading material can be obtained from the website http://myeso.com.my/reading-material/ .

 

Level of Exam:

Preliminary Round

The competition is aimed to attract budding geologists, environmental scientists, marine engineer and every other earth science related professions to be exposed to all the knowledge and opportunities that they can take part in. Reading material is a substantial part of this round and students are equally challenged based that, as well as on their general knowledge. The competition will be administered at each participating school under the invigilation from the respective school teachers. There are 50 multiple choice questions and 3 subjective questions for each categories, which are to be answered in 2 hour and 30 minutes. The 50 multiple choice questions are divided into: 15% questions on Geoscience & Geography Skills 35% questions on Physical Geography 35% questions on Human & Regional Geography 15% questions on general knowledge The 3 subjective questions covers all the topics mentioned above. Writing and drawing instruments and non-programmable calculators are allowed. Final Round There is a theory examination to assess participants’ knowledge about earth science. There is a practical examination to assess participants’ abilities to carry out scientific investigations in earth system science inquiries. It includes experimental and field tasks which should be completed by participants within a stipulated time. Writing and drawing instruments and non-programmable calculators are allowed.

p>

 

Free Sample Paper:

Not available

 

Registration Process:

• Registration should be done by the school teachers / person-in-charge only.
• One school / centre may have more than one invigilator, but should only have one person-in-charge to make the registration.
• Registration form can be downloaded from www.myeso.com.my. Fill up the registration form and make payment.
• Email the completed registration form and payment slip to [email protected]

 

Benefits, Awards & Scholarships:

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation that is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

 

Countries:

Malayasia

MESO Sample Papers: