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Elementary Science Department Science News
GRANTS/Fellowships
Seaworld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Award
Since 1993, the awards have recognized the outstanding efforts of students and teachers
across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment.
Eight projects will be selected. Each winning group will receive: $10,000 to benefit
the award-winning project and an all-expenses-paid trip for three (3) students and one (1)
adult leader to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a special awards event.
Deadline: December 1st, 2010
http://seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm
Disney’s Planet Challenge
Disney’s Planet Challenge (DPC) Elementary School program is a project-based environmentally-focused
national competition for 3rd-5th grade students. DPC is a unique chance for
teachers to blend standards-based content, critical thinking skills, and environmental principals
in a class project that moves students from awareness to action for a positive impact on
their community. State Level prizes and National Prizes include Teacher awards, School
awards and Student awards.
Deadline: December 17th, 2010
http://disney.go.com/planetchallenge/elementary.html
The Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation gives grants to projects that promote understanding of
environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, promote interaction and cooperation
within the group and help young people develop planning and problem solving skills.
Grants awarded by the Foundation are $250 - $2,500.
Deadline: December 31st, 2010
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
2010-2011 Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy
Honeywell and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are now accepting applications for the
2010-2011 Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy program from grade level 3-12 school
science and math teachers from around the world.
Deadline: December 31, 2010.
http://www51.honeywell.com/hhs/ourprograms-sub/scimathedu-sub/honeywelledu.html?c=31
NOAA Teachers @ Sea
Explore the ocean floor, maintain wildlife populations, work right along scientists for up to 14
days through NOAA. This real-world science experience is perfect to take back to your classroom
and share with your students. Applications due Dec. 31, 2010.
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/about/index.html
Awards for Excellence in Educating Students About STEM
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants are
awarded to encourage excellence in educating students about math, science, technology,
and engineering. Maximum Award: $200.
Deadline: Rolling.
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244
HAEST Teacher Grants
Coming Soon… Be on the look out for HAEST grants to help you develop
STEM projects in your classroom.
Will be posted in IDEAS
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love to see recipients
from Hillsborough!!!
County School Board
Doretha W. Edgecomb, Chair
Candy Olson, Vice Chair
April Griffin
Carol W. Kurdell
Jack R. Lamb, Ed.D.
Susan L. Valdes
Stacy R. White, Pharm.D.