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Local Student Contests

Nature Bowl 2009

The Nature Bowl - now in its 24th year - is a cooperative team competition for all 3rd through 6th grade students. Questions and activities focus on local and regional environmental science and issues, and correlate with the science content standards. The Nature Bowl serves as a model for teachers to use in their environmental education instruction, introducing students to environmental issues, reinforcing key science concepts, increasing critical thinking skills and encouraging student involvement in community conservation efforts.

Teams of three to seven students represent their school and participate in two divisions: 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grades. Activities at the semifinals include a nature relay, team problems, bell-ringers, a nature game and more!

Teams can be coached by a teacher, parent, youth leader, senior citizen, high school seniors, student teachers – anyone who wants to guide young team members through this discovery of nature. Coaches attend an orientation session and in addition to getting inspired, receive an information packet that includes a glossary, Environmental Resource Guide, and a description of events with sample questions.

Download more information including a list of nature centers that host coaches workshops, dates of workshops and semifinal competitions,  and a registration form by clicking on this link: Nature Bowl 2009 

Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest for Students Grades K-12

Entry deadline: March 15, 2009 

The Junior Duck Stamp is a nationwide program to teach the importance of conserving our wetlands and migratory birds. It pairs science, the arts, and other core subjects to creatively teach greater awareness of our natural resources. As part of the program, students are invited to participate in a free annual art competition that helps students tie together lessons on animal form and function, plant science, observation, wetland habitats, and more. The art competition is open to students from kindergarten to grade 12. All entries for the California art competition are due on March 15 each year. For rules, entry forms, and free teaching materials visit  www.caljrduckstamp.org www.caljrduckstamp.org.

Fourth Grade Salmon Artwork Contest

Entry Deadline: mid-January 
Sacramento County fourth graders are invited annually to participate in the American River Salmon Festival Art Contest. The winning artwork is used to create the Salmon Festival poster and the student is awarded a savings bond and a classroom ice cream social. Deadline is generally mid-January. Contact Bobbie Winn, CA Dept. of Fish & Game, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 117, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-653-6132, bwinn@dfg.ca.gov for more information and contest rules.

Disney Environmentality Challenge

Deadline to Apply:  December 19, 2008

Disney's Environmentality Challenge is a free, fun, and exciting journey that can turn class work into an adventure! By leading your students toward environmental education in a fresh new way, you can motivate them while teaching concepts from your regions' education Content Standards or Guidelines. Students are encouraged to blend the idea of Environmentality—thinking and acting environmentally at school, at home, and in the community—into their daily lives. Visit http://disney.go.com/environmentality/dec/california.html for more information

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