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2010 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy

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Teachers are special people. They make math and science fun and help your mind grow stronger. Did you know you can help your teacher learn more about math and science too? Read the rest…

2009 Siemens Competition

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In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the United States. Read the rest…

Bright Green Dream School Sustainability Challenge

Environment, Grant, K-12, Science No Comments

Attention Students and Teachers: It’s your time to shine.If you could dream up the ultimate energy-efficient classroom of the future, what would it look like? Lutron Greenovation invites you to take a good look at your entire school-from the classroom to the science lab to the lunchroom and beyond-and tell us your big, bright ideas for improving energy efficiency.

The winning entry in the Bright Green Dream School Sustainability Challenge will receive a $15,000 sustainable classroom upgrade, to be installed in your school later this year. Check out our complete submission guidelines and contest rules, then start dreaming-
submissions close on October 12, 2009.

Details:  http://www.greenovationnation.com/dream/

Earth Science Week 2009 Essay Contest — Deadline Oct 16 (6-9)

Middle School, Science, Writing No Comments


The American Geological Society is sponsoring an essay contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Essays should focus on the theme “Climate Connects.” The contest is open to students in grades 6-9 who are residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original essay no more than 300 words in length, typed, and formatted to fit on one page. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. The deadline for submitting entries is Oct. 16, 2009.

Learn about this contest at http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html

Earth Science Week 2009 Visual Arts Contest — Deadline Oct 16 (K-5)

Elementary School, National Contest, Science No Comments

The American Geological Society is sponsoring a visual arts contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Artwork should focus on the topic “The Climate Where I Live.” The contest is open to students in grades K-5 who are residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original two-dimensional visual arts project that best represents the climate in their area. Entries must be submitted by mail. The deadline for submitting entries is Oct. 16, 2009.

Entry details are available at http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html

Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest — Deadline Oct 16 (All Ages)

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Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest — Deadline Oct 16 (All Ages)

The American Geological Society is sponsoring a photography contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009.  Photographs should focus on the topic “How Climate Shapes My World.” The contest is open to any resident of the United States. Participants should submit a picture that best represents the climate in their area. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail.  Only one entry will be accepted per person. The deadline for submitting photos is Oct. 16, 2009.

Learn more at http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html

Year of Planet Earth & Earth Science Week ‘09 Photo Contest

K-12, National Contest, Photography, Science No Comments

- Due Oct 16 (All Ages)

To celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth and Earth Science Week 2009, the American Geological Institute is sponsoring a major international photography contest. Photographs should focus on the topic “Exploring Earth Science Around the World.”  The contest is open to anyone of any age from anywhere around the world. Entries must be submitted electronically.

Learn more at http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html

Red Robin Foundation Grant 2010

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U-ACT which stands for Unbridled Acts, or random acts of kindness, is a character-building initiative specifically for middle and junior high schools with grades 6-8, which aims to inspire and energize students about the value of being kind to others. Throughout the school year, participating schools are asked to share Red Robin’s Unbridled culture with their students by participating in program that promote kindness. At the end of the year, schools are asked to submit a program binder outlining their efforts during the school year for a chance to earn a grant anywhere from $1,200-$15,000!

Full details: CLICK HERE

National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Will Rogers Contest

High School, Idea for Contest, National Contest, Writing No Comments

NEW YORK The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) has announced that its fourth annual Will Rogers Writing Contest is open, effective today.

Entrants are asked to submit an essay of 500 to 750 words in the style of Will Rogers, the famous humorist who wrote a syndicated column for the McNaught Syndicate from 1922 until his death in a plane crash in 1935. Read the rest…

“Be a Famous Writer Contest” MrsP.com

Elementary School, Library, Middle School, National Contest, Writing No Comments


www.MrsP.com, the critically acclaimed, free children’s entertainment website, announced today the line-up of judges and the sponsor of its upcoming “Mrs. P’s Be a Famous Writer Contest”. The website, which recently won the American Library Association’s Best Site for Children distinction, will be launching its first writing contest on September 1, 2009.  All children 13 years of age and younger may enter. Read the rest…

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