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Gr 5-8 2012
Young Scientist Challenge
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com The Discovery Education
3M Young Scientist Challenge is now accepting entries for the 2012
competition. Open to students in grades 5-8, the
Young Scientist Challenge provides the
opportunity for one lucky student to win: $25,000, a once-in-a-lifetime
trip with Discovery Student Adventures, and the distinguished title,
"America's Top Young Scientist."
Ten finalists will have the opportunity to work directly with a 3M
scientist during an exclusive summer mentorship and bring their
innovative ideas to life. The deadline to enter online is April 19,
2012.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize outstanding K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Since 1983, more than 4,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals. Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—are invited to nominate exceptional Math or Science teachers teaching. Self-nominations are encouraged. View eligibility criteria and nominate a teacher. Nominations Now Open Nominate a Teacher .
Digital Wish is now offering a program that matches teachers with donors. To find a donor, teachers must build a wish list of Digital Wish classroom technology products. Teachers may then tell their stories and share their lesson plan ideas. Prospective donors can review a classroom profile and donate funding or purchase a wish list item for a school. After each technology purchase, Digital Wish will automatically donate an additional 2-10% in immediate cash-back funding to the recipient school to fund their next technology project. Deadline: Rolling Grants will be awarded on the 28th of every calendar month.) Heather Chirtea, (802) 375-6721 heather@digitalwish.org
Do Something Seed & Growth Grants (Deadline: Ongoing) www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrantsAre you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to put your ideas into action? If you answered, "YES!", you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Seed Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU! Do Something Seed Grants are targeted towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started. These grants can be used to jump-start your program or to realize your ideas for the first time. These are grants for all types of community action projects around causes that you care about and are important in your community! Deadlines: Rolling- Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission.
Dollar General School Library Relief Fund Dollar General and partners sponsor a school library disaster relief fund for public setting. Applications are reviewed monthly.
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) is currently seeking applications for the ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant. The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant is awarded to high school chemistry teachers for any purpose that enhances the teaching and learning of chemistry within their classrooms. Teachers can request up to $1,500 for proposals that cover basic needs as well as support new, innovative activities. Applications are due on April 1st. www.acs.org/hach.
Toshiba's Grade 7-12 Grant Program The Toshiba America Foundation encourages programs with the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics, and the science and mathematics of technology. Projects and proposals from individual or groups of classroom teachers in grade schools (7-12) will be considered for funding. Deadline: Decisions about small grants are made monthly, except March and September. http://www.toshiba.com/about/taf/grant.html.
Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Education Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching The Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching will recognize and honor three (3) full-time PreK–12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom. Eligibility:PreK–12 teachers Award: $1,500 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, and $1,500 for the awardee. Download an application
Shell Science Teaching Award This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. Eligibility: K–12 classroom science teachers Award: $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference. Download an application
Earthwatch: Educator Fellowship The Earthwatch Institute offers educators fully funded fellowships for hands-on learning with leading scientists doing field research and conservation on one of 130 projects around the world. Maximum Award: fully funded fellowship. Eligibility: Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline. Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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