Siemens “We Can Change the World” Challenge November 16, 2009
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This looks like a great opportunity — a great way to incorporate a real life project into science instruction. There are two categories — grades K-2 and 3-5.
We Can Change the World Challenge
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become those agents of change. Beginning August 19, 2009 through January 31, 2010, elementary school classes from across the country will be challenged to create sustainable, reproducible environmental improvements in their classroom or school.
Top prizes will include a chance to appear on TV, a grant for your school, and a trip for the teacher to New York City and more.
Idaho Potato Contest for Kids – Win for you and your school October 12, 2009
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Idaho Potato Contest for Kids Watch a fun video and then play a cool memory game! You could win $10,000 – $5,000 for you and $5,000 for your favorite school!
Pest World Video Contest October 12, 2009
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Pest World for Kids Video Contest – Win $3,000
PestWorldForKids.org and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) want to spread the word about the importance of protecting our health and property from household pests and we need your help! Using the Pest PSA lesson plan, students enrolled in grades 4-8 can create educational television public service announcements discussing the health risks posed by household pests.
Teachers must enter the contest on behalf of their students and schools no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on 12/23/09. Files can be submitted online (files up to 100MB) or can be sent on CD or jump drive via U.S. postal mail. Please see our contest rules page for more details. The winning entry chosen by NPMA will receive a grand prize of $3,000 for their school’s science department.
Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant September 28, 2009
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Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant - Deadline is October 16.
Captain Planet Grants September 28, 2009
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In order to be considered for funding, proposals must:
• Promote understanding of environmental issues
• Focus on hands-on involvement
• Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school)
• Promote interaction and cooperation within the group
• Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills
• Include adult supervision
• Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded)
Target Field Trip Grants September 14, 2009
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Target Field Trip Grants
Apply Now for 2009-2010 Field Trip Grants
Ready to get inspired? Target will award 5,000 grants of up to $800 each for the upcoming school year. So put on your thinking caps and complete an application online anytime between now and Nov. 3, 2009. Only one submission per applicant, please.
About Target Field Trip Grants
As part of our commitment to education, we created the one-of-a-kind Target Field Trip Grants program. So far we’ve awarded 7,400 grants, totaling over $6 million, to educators in all 50 states. More than 729,000 students have explored the world outside the classroom with a Target Field Trip Grant!
Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant September 13, 2009
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Toolbox For Education.Com — Lowes Grant
The Fall 2009 cycle is now open. The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is October 16, 2009. However, if 1500 applications are received before the application deadline, then the application process will close. To get started, click on the “How to Apply” link at the top of this page.
My Teacher, My Hero September 8, 2009
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Everyone has been inspired by a great teacher. Exceptional teachers open our eyes to the world and provide us with the knowledge necessary to succeed.
My Teacher, My Hero strives to give thanks to inspirational teachers across the country and inspire new teachers to join the profession. We hope to help raise the status of teachers in our society and recognize the integral role that they play in shaping our future. With your help, we feel that we can shift our society’s perception of the teaching profession towards recognizing educators for the important role that they play. Further, we hope to inspire a generation of young, intelligent, and passionate people to take pride in their desire to teach.
Freezly Locates What’s Free on the Internet September 2, 2009
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Freezly answers the question “What’s free on the Internet?” Freezly aggregates giveaways found on Twitter so that you, the Internet user, can simply pick and try to win whatever giveaways interest you.
With hundreds of millions of web sites, it’s impossible for you to follow and read every single blog and web site to catch up on the hottest giveaways out there. Being avid Internet users, we stumbled upon many giveaways across the Internet and realized you can find lots of free items, from simple gift cards to computers, gadgets, etc. Basically everything.
College Savings Month Coloring Contest for Students August 31, 2009
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Coloring Contest for College Savings
Tennessee Residents |
| Color Hootie, The Wise Old Owl Tennessee Coloring Sweepstakes to Encourage Families to Think About Education During College Savings Month With the goal of encouraging more Tennessee families to put their kids on the path to college, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. announced a statewide initiative intended to encourage families to think about education. The coloring sweepstakes is open to Tennessee children enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade, and one random winner will receive $1,000 towards a Path2College 529 Plan. Click here to print the picture of Hootie the Wise Old Owl, who is on his path to college. Color Hootie, complete the registration information and return by 9/30/09. Click here to read the complete sweepstakes rules. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.Governor Bredesen declares September College Savings Month
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