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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| Karen |
