The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the awards constitute the United States’ largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteering. Over [...]
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What is the Sally Ride Science Toy Challenge:
TOYchallenge is
* A national toy design challenge for 5th-8th graders.
* A chance for teams of imaginative kids to create a new toy or game.
Toys are a great way to learn about science, engineering, and the design process! As girls and boys create a toy or game, they experience [...]
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~Cicero
I have wonderful memories of my small town library, its many resources and the individuals who have always been quick to assist – the librarians. Have you ever noticed that librarians rarely judge what you are reading, but are [...]
Press release from NASA:
As NASA plans to return to the moon, plant growth will be an important
part of space exploration. NASA scientists anticipate that astronauts
may be able to grow plants on the moon in specialized plant growth
chambers. Come participate and build your own lunar growth chamber in
the NASA Engineering Design Challenge!
Through the NASA Engineering [...]
Melissa at HEM-Recipes recently pointed out a wonderful step-by step instruction site here: http://www.instructables.com . The site offers step-by-step instructions for art, crafts, food, home, life and more.
They also have some interesting looking contests that you might want to investigate. They are:
Real Simple ‘Fake It, Don’t Make It!’ Recipe Contest!
Launch It! [...]
Press Release: For Timely Release”A Celebration of Young Writers” – Fall 2007
Join us for another year of a “Celebration of Young Writers.” Creative Communication is pleased to announce our Fall 2007 Essay and Poetry contests . Over $85,000 in prizes and awards will be given to students and schools in 25 regions [...]
