Science Fairs & Competitions for Your Students:
Alaska Science Symposium - http://www.ashsss.uaf.edu/about.php
Alaska State Science and Engineering Fair - http://www.alaskasciencefair.org/
Alaska Ocean Sciences Bowl - http://seagrant.uaf.edu/nosb/index.html
21st
Century Explorer Podcast Competition - http://www.explorationpodcast.com/
Classroom Herb Garden Grant
Four classrooms will be selected by The Herb Society of America to
receive $200 to establish an outdoor herb garden. The funds may be
used for soil, plant trays, containers, youth-sized tools, and more.
Eligible recipients include teachers of grades 3-6 who have at least
15 students in their class. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2010.
Call for High School Teachers and Their Student Teams to Compete in the
Real World Design Challenge
High school teachers with an interest in engaging grades 9–12
students might consider an annual competition called the Real World
Design Challenge. This is an opportunity for students to apply classroom
lessons to real-life technical problems. In support of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the Challenge asks student teams
to develop solutions to address a leading industry problem. This year,
the 2010–2011 Challenge focuses on fuel efficiency in aviation.
Student teams compete on a state level and winning state teams will
advance to compete nationally.
Teacher/coaches who lead their teams and professional scientists, engineers,
and mathematicians who volunteer as mentors are an integral part of
the Challenge. Sponsors will donate $1 million in professional engineering
software to teacher/coaches and provide training so they can better
utilize and apply the tools to teach design and global engineering.
Mentors provide guidance to students and support teachers with content
knowledge and experiences that can supplement the teacher’s expertise.
Top national winners will receive outstanding prizes, awards, and recognition
from leaders in government, industry, and higher education. Registration
for the free competition is open. Visit www.realworlddesignchallenge.org for details.
Gr K-8: The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
As you are planning for the next school year, please consider entering
your students in this challenge opportunity! The Siemens Challenge
offers a unique way for teams of students in K-2, 3-5, and/or 6-8 to
create sustainable local solutions that can have global impact.
It’s the first and only national sustainability education initiative
aligned to national standards and classroom objectives. Other unique
features include:
Applications are being accepted for the Siemens We Can Change the World
Challenge from August 17, 2010 through March 15, 2011.
International Youth Art Competition Accepting Submissions
Submissions must be received by Sept. 30, 2010
In April 2011, experts from around the world will gather in Houston
for the International Academy of Astronautics Humans in Space Symposium.
As part of this event, students ages 10-17 are invited to express their
ideas about the future of human space exploration through visual, literary,
musical or digital art. Artwork submissions will be judged on creativity,
skill, and demonstration of meaning relevant to expressing “What
is the future of human space exploration, and why is it important?” Bonus
points will be awarded for artwork that does not break obvious scientific
principles. Winning art will be displayed in an online gallery, and
winners will be invited to attend the symposium in person.. For additional
information visit: http://www.humansinspaceart.org
Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation, funds and supports hands-on environmental
projects for children and youths ages 6-18. Its objective is to
encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth
around the world to work individually and collectively to solve
environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities.
Grant amounts range from $250 to $2,500. Deadlines for submitting
grant applications are September 30, and December 31. For more
information, visit the Captain Planet Foundation website at: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
2010 CASSINI SCIENTIST FOR A DAY ESSAY CONTEST
FOR GRADES 5-12 (Entries
due Oct. 27, 3:00 p.m. Eastern.)
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.
The contest is open to all students in the U.S. in grades 5-12, working
alone or in groups of up to four students. The essays will be divided
into three groups: grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All submissions must be
students’ original work. Each student can submit only one entry.
For more information, visit: http://saturn.jpl.nasa/gov/scientistforaday.
If you have questions about this contest, please e-mail your inquiries
to scientistforaday@jpl.nasa.gov.
eCYBERMISSION Competition
Sponsored by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command,
students form teams of three to four students, from the same grade
and region. Each team is led by one adult Team Advisor. The team identifies
a problem in their community, and uses the scientific method to research,
hypothesize, experiment, draw conclusions and then propose a solution
to that problem.
The competition encourages and rewards students from a diverse range
of proficiency levels, interests and backgrounds, while teaching students
that team work, innovation, creativity and the real-life applications
of STEM education can have a positive impact on their communities,
and their future. Students on winning teams have the opportunity to
win up to $8,000 in U.S. EE Savings Bonds.
Registration for the 2010-2011 eCYBERMISSION competition opened on
August 1, 2010. Students and Team Advisors can register through our
web site at www.ecybermission.com <http://www.ecybermission.com> .
Upon registration, teams receive an eCYBERMISSION regional point of
contact, who helps guide them through the registration process, the
competition and ultimately, project submission.
From the NSTA Calendar: Trash to Treasure Competition
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Design Squad, a PBS
KIDS GO! television series, is launching the nationwide 2010 Trash
to Treasure competition. The contest challenges kids ages 5–19
from across the United States to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday
materials into new inventions. Students’ inventions should
Move things or people;
Protect the environment; or
Be used for indoor or outdoor play.
Twenty-five finalists will be featured on the Design Squad website.
Three grand-prize winners will go to Boston to see their designs built
and appear on the program and its website. Contestants must register
online by September 5.
Design Squad Engineering Competition on PBS
Design Squad, PBS' engineering reality competition series, has a new
Teacher's Guide. Order your free! copy today! Developed for middle
school science and technology teachers, Design Squad's latest guide
blends hands-on engineering challenges with 3 core science concepts:
Force - students build their own blimp
Electricity - students design electronic games
Sound - students make and play instruments
The challenges use low cost, readily available materials and are linked
to national science and technology standards.
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