The SAVE THE FROGS! Build A Frog Pond Contest invites schools and homeowners to build frog ponds on their property and document the project and its successes through video, photos and stories, which will be posted online to educate and inspire others to do the same. With your help we can cover the globe with frog habitat and fill the night air with the soothing sounds of frog calls. Details: CLICK HERE

1. NOAA announces funding availability for Formal K-12 Education Projects

NOAA’s Office of Education (OEd) has issued a request for applications for *Formal K-12 Education Projects* that advance inquiry-based Earth System Science learning and stewardship directly tied to the school curriculum, with a particular interest in increasing climate literacy. To address this goal, Read the rest…

1. Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest - Entries Due October 27, 2010

The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three possible observations 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 Read the rest…

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests for Earth Science Week 2010. The photography, visual arts, and essay contests allow both students and the general public to participate in the celebration, learn about Earth science, and compete for prizes. Read the rest…

EARLY BIRD ANNOUNCEMENT

The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three target images taken by the Cassini spacecraft and choose the one they think will yield the best results. This choice must be supported in a 500-word essay. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists. Read the rest…

The program encourages middle and high school students in accredited public and private schools across the United States to develop and implement environmental programs that positively impact their communities. Teams are invited to participate in three initial challenges, each addressing a different environmental element — land, water, and air/climate. Teams are invited to participate in as many of the challenges as they choose. Submission dates differ for each challenge. Details: CLICK HERE

The National Energy Education Development Project develops curriculum and conducts teacher training for K-12 teachers and students. The program is focused on the production, uses and science of energy in all its forms. The program’s website includes curriculum materials, professional development, evaluation tools, and an awards program. Details: CLICK HERE

This challenge gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become agents of change. High school student teams from across the country are challenged to create sustainable, energy-related environmental improvements that can be replicated by or impact others beyond their local community. Top prizes include thousands of dollars in scholarship money and more! The challenge opens August 17, 2010 and runs through March 15, 2011.

Scholarships of $500 per student will be awarded through a competitive process at high schools across Oregon.  The disbursement of these awards will begin in October of 2010.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2010

Award Selections: August 4, 2010

Enrollment Certification Deadline: September 27, 2010 Read the rest…