My kids are a little too young for this, but I thoughts some of you might be interested: ExploraVision is a competition for students of all interest, skill, and ability levels in grades K-12. To prepare an entry, students work in groups of two, three or four, simulating Research and Development (R&D) teams, along with a team coach and an optional mentor. Each team selects a technology, or an aspect of a technology, that is present in the home, school, and/or community or any other technology relevant to their lives. Be sure to check the contest website (http://www.exploravision.org) for further details. Open to full-time students, in grades K-12, currently enrolled and attending a public, private, or homeschool in the United States or Canada. Students must be no older than 21 years of age. Deadline: 2006 Entries are due at NSTA headquarters by 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006. How to Enter: Request your 2006 ExploraVision Awards Entry Kit. Each complete entry must consist of a Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Entry Form, signed by the students, coach and mentor; an abstract; a project description; bibliography; and five Web page graphics. Mail complete entries to: Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards 1840 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201-3000 For information, call 1-800-EXPLOR9 or e-mail: exploravision@nsta.org. Prizes: * Student members of the four first-place teams will each receive a U.S. EE Savings Bond worth $10,000 at maturity. * Second-place winners will receive U.S. EE series bonds worth $5,000 at maturity. U.S. EE savings bonds issue price is half their face value. * National finalist team members and their parents/guardians will travel to Washington, D.C. in June for ExploraVision Awards Weekend where they will be recognized for their outstanding achievement.
