Wednesday, April 1, 2020

CONTESTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE



Learning from home may challenge the structure that students have become used to in their education, but a project-based approach provides a ready-made solution that keeps students proactively engaged while facilitating continuous learning.

Discovery Education’s Corporate & Community Partnership programs are motivating students to take part in a variety of dynamic student challenges, contests, and sweepstakes, that are all easy-to-enter and rewarding for students and their communities. From financial literacy to STEM innovation to human rights advocacy, students can choose from a variety of valuable resources to explore hands-on, self-guided learning.

Contest 2020 3M Young Scientist ChallengeTo enter, students need to submit a 1-2 minute video in which they describe a new invention or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem that directly affects them, their families, their communities, and/or the global population. $25,000 1st Prize

Contest Ignite My Future ChallengeHow can we improve the world? The TCS’ Ignite Innovation Student Challenge wants to inspire students in 6th-8th grade and at least 10 years old to answer this question by sharing an idea for a digital solution, like a mobile app, website, robot, or wearable tech. Educational Resources

CHECK OUT MORE CONTESTS BELOW!

Description: Are you committed to teaching your elementary students to earn, save, spend, and donate?  Educators, parents and community members can enter DAILY for a chance to earn $10,000 for your school and donate $1,000 to the charity of your school's choice!
Grades: K – 6
Deadline: 6/25/20
Prizes: $10,000 in prizing for your school, $1,000 to donate to charity, and a fun financial literacy event at your school!
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Description: The Possibility Grant Sweepstakes is your chance to win STEM resources for your school! “Fab” your lab with the latest and greatest gadgets, or purchase top-tier technology and supplies for STEM students.  
Grades: K – 12 Title 1 Educators
Deadline: 4/28/20  
Prizes: $10,000 dedicated to STEM resources at your school
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Description: How can we improve the world? Encourage your students to develop an idea for a digital innovation like a mobile app, website, or wearable tech using computational thinking strategies for a chance to win a $10K scholarship!  
Grades: 6 – 8  
Deadline: 4/9/20 
Prizes: 1st place: a $10,000 scholarship and virtual mentorship with a TCS employee. Top Pillar Prize: $7,500 scholarship for top entries in Health, Our Planet and Education. Winner’s Circle: 6 students will win a $1,000 scholarship. 
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Description: To enter, students need to submit a 1-2 minute video in which they describe a new invention or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem that directly affects them, their families, their communities, and/or the global population.
Grades: 5 – 8  
Deadline EXTENDED: 5/7/20
Prizes: 1st place: $25,000; Top ten finalists will each receive $10,000 and an exclusive 3M mentorship and trip to 3M headquarters
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Description: The Stronger Than Hate Challenge invites students to create a video, write a poem, song, or blog, or produce a painting or piece of artwork that demonstrates the chosen medium’s potential to create a community that is stronger than hate.
Grades: 6 – 12
Deadline: 6/2/20
Prizes: 1st place: $6,000 and a trip to USC Shoah Foundation headquarters; 2nd place: $3,000; 3rd place: $1,000
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