December 2009
Monthly Archive
Contests and Webinar for 2010
Posted by Karen on 23 Dec 2009 | Posted in: Abdo Publishing, Contests, Discovery Education, Grants, Heinz, National Gardening Association, Webinars
The new year brings new opportunities for contests plus a free webinar. Here are a few things to look forward to!
 Take advantage of a free, virtual professional-development opportunity! On Saturday, January 9, Discovery Education will host Discovery Educator Network SCIcon 2010. During the event you’ll learn about best practices and new techniques for improving your science lessons. Learn more at http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/scienceinaction/denscicon/. |
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 Let parents know about the opportunity to apply for the Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award. Fifty-seven families each will win a $500 package of gardening tools—not to mention the opportunity to make lasting memories and pass on traditions from one generation to the next. To get the details, visit http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/heinz.asp. Applications are due January 10, 2010. |
 Here’s a contest that’s out of this galaxy: in the Darth Vader Visits Your Library contest, students in grades K-8 describe the perfect planet for Darth Vader’s vacation. Prizes include an actual visit from Darth Vader, Star Wars graphic novels, and more. Get all the details at www.oabookco.com. Entries are due April 1, 2010. The contest is sponsored by Oliver & Andy’s Book Co. and the ABDO Publishing Group |
And, finally, part of my New Year’s resolution this year (and almost every year!) is to keep my office cleaner. Help me in that quest! Post a comment and WIN an assortment of new children’s books. Comments must be posted by December 31, 2009. Good luck! (Congratulations to Rebecca, who was our winner. I’ll be sending a box of books for her and her students to enjoy!)
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PS: Have you heard about the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge? Click here now to get the details. Students in grades K-8 compete for $100,000 in grants and prizes plus a trip to New York City!
This Just In: Contests Ending in December!
Posted by Karen on 10 Dec 2009 | Posted in: Arkansas State University, Contests, K'NEX, Master's Degrees, NASA, Post-it
Although 2009 is coming to a close, there are still lots of opportunities to participate in contests and load up on free ideas. Don’t let the year end before you check these out!
 How do you use Post-it products to help students learn? The Post-it Teachers’ Activity Center features ideas from teachers across the country. Plus, when you submit your idea, you’ll have a chance to win $1,000 for your classroom. Click here for the details. The contest ends December 31, 2009. |
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 Enter your future engineers and creative problem solvers in the K’NEXpert Classroom Challenge. Students build a model using K’NEX parts and then take photos and write a one-page description of their creation. Winners receive K’NEX Education gift certificates, building sets, and more. The challenge is open to grades 1-6. Visit http://www.knex.com/challenge to register your class before December 18, 2009. |
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 If you incorporate the Hubble space telescope in your teaching, then you may be one of NASA’s Top Stars! Submit examples of how you use Hubble in your teaching, whether it’s for science, math, art, or any other subject. The contest is open to teachers in grades K-12. Entries are due January 2, 2010. Click here to learn more. |
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And one final note: in the coming year, are you considering an advanced degree? If so, be sure to check out the online master’s programs offered by Arkansas State University. The programs are surprisingly affordable—you can complete your master’s for $7,488! Plus financial aid is available. Click here now to learn more. Classes start January 11!
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