April 7, 2009
Elementary School, High School, Middle School, National Contest, Science, Writing
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The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three target images taken by Cassini and choose the one they think will yield the best scientific results. This choice must then be supported in a 500-word essay. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists. Read the rest…
March 27, 2009
Elementary School, Middle School, National Contest, Writing
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Enter the “7 REASONS I LOVE MY MOM” contest, sponsored by Makit Products Inc. and Meet Me At the Corner, Virtual Field Trips for Kids. Read the rest…
March 27, 2009
Art, Elementary School, Middle School, Writing
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Have your students illustrate/write about their favorite superhero OR have them create their very own! Submissions can be stories, drawings, paintings, animations, Read the rest…
March 18, 2009
Elementary School, High School, Middle School, National Contest, Social_Responsibility
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Be Kind to Animals Week Contest: To celebrate American Humane Association’s 95th annual Be Kind to Animals Week, May 3-9, 2009, the organization is seeking nominations of kids, ages 6-17, who are working to help improve the lives and welfare of animals in their communities. Read the rest…
March 18, 2009
Film, Middle School
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New York City public schools and the New York Film Academy are launching a city-wide film competition for seventh- and eighth-graders.
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and the film academy’s president, Jerry Sherlock, announced the Middle School Film Festival today. Read the rest…
March 16, 2009
Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Science
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National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953.
Each year ASHG and its partners organize a variety of events that help K-12 students, teachers, and the public learn more about how genetics and genomics affect their lives. Read the rest…
March 3, 2009
ContestForTeachers, High School, Science
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To be considered for the award, teachers must be able to demonstrate how their development or implementation of an innovative strategy, activity, or program meets the following criteria: Read the rest…
March 1, 2009
Elementary School, Environment, High School, Middle School, National Contest, Writing
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Did you know that each school bus takes approximately 36 cars off the road? Kids deserve a green environment – and riding the school bus is an easy way to help preserve it.
To reward all kids who show a passion for a greener world, we’re giving away major prizes! Tell us how your school has made efforts to go green.
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February 26, 2009
ContestForTeachers, Elementary School, Environment, National Contest, Technology
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Raise your hand if you’re ready to make a difference in your school! Ford’s Radical Renovation: School Edition is challenging classrooms to plan ways to make their school more eco-responsible. The class that comes up with the best plan will win $100,000 for an environmental renovation! Read the rest…
February 7, 2009
High School, National Contest
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Chevrolet is now accepting applications for the 2009 Chevrolet Excellence in Education. The application deadline is on April 15, 2009.
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