Passion-Based Learning Contest: Deadline is June 1, 2012. ISTE will feature selected passion-based learning lesson plans and videos at their 2012 national conference and the grand prize winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to ISTE 2013 in San Antonio. Click here
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants: Deadline is June 1, 2012. The National Weather Association awards up to seven grants of $750 are available to K-12 public school teachers to expand or enhance programs in science and meteorology. Click here
The NEA Foundation – Nickelodeon Big Help Grant: Next deadline is June 1, 2012. These grants of up to $5,000 are available to preK-12 public school teachers to improve the academic performance of their students. Click here
High Seas Animation Contest: Deadline is May 27, 2012. Create and upload a pirate-themed animation for your chance to win a trip for two to an animation festival, an HD webcam, stop-motion animation supplies and animation software. Click Here
ASM International’s Living in a Material World Grants: Deadline is May 25, 2012. Ten grants of up to $500 are available to teachers to create hands-on projects that helps students understand the materials in the world around them. ASM members are available to help with projects. Click here
Learning Resources Teacher Grant: Deadline is May 22, 2012. Answer the question: “How would you use portable interactive technology to create collaborative lessons?” for a chance to win a set of three now!Boards and three GeoSafari Tuff Cams, a prize package valued at $2,000. click here
Live rich, die poor; never make the mistake of doing it the other way ’round.”
Public praise is needed in appreciation of teachers
Teachers should be acknowledged publicly for their outstanding work, Mark S. Nadel, a former high-school math teacher, writes in this opinion piece. He recommends former students post videos online praising their teachers. Such public statements would raise the status of teachers and help them feel validated, he adds.
Minecraft makes inroads in the classroom
The online game Minecraft now is more accessible to classroom teachers through MinecraftEdu– a program developed by educators that allows teachers to tailor the game to meet their needs. With the tool, teachers can use the game in classroom lessons and collaborate with other teachers on a recently launched Wiki dedicated to the game.
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This award honors one female student in grades 5–8, who is involved in or has a strong connection to science. The award has been established in honor of Gerry Wheeler, Executive Director Emeritus, and his outstanding dedication to NSTA and lifelong commitment to science education.
Eligibility: Any female student in grades 5–8 who is a resident of the United States, US Territories, or Canada, and is enrolled in full time public, private, or home school. NSTA employees, NSTA Board and Council members, award judges, and their immediate families are NOT eligible to apply.
Award: $1,000 US EE Savings Bond or Canadian Savings Bond purchased for the equivalent issue price. The awardee will be honored at the Teacher Awards Banquet at NSTA’s National Conference. Details: Click here
Target’s Arts, Culture + Design in Schools Grants: Deadline is April 30, 2012. Target awards grants of $2,000 to help bring more arts into the lives of children. Schools, libraries, public agencies, and nonprofits are eligible to apply. Details: Click Here
ING Unsung Heroes: Deadline is April 30, 2012. ING grants awards to K-12 educators with breaktrough project ideas. This year 100 finalists will recieve $2,000 grants. Three finalists will be selected for additional awards of $25,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Details: Click here
ThinkQuest Competition: Deadline is April 25, 2012. Teams of one to six students can enter this contest sponsored by Oracle featuring three categories — digital media, web application development, and ThinkQuest projects. Prizes include laptop computers, cash awards to schools, and trips to ThinkQuest Live 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Details: Click Here
Green Your School Challenge: Deadline is April 22, 2012 (Earth Day). Students choose a project that can help reduce the environmental impact of thier school and report back by April 22. There are two grand prizes of $5,000 for a future project (one for recycling and one for energy conservation), plus several scholarships. Details: Click Here
