Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. is inviting entries for Exemplary Elementary Earth Science Teaching Award for a teacher demonstrating exceptional earth science teaching practices. Teaching philosophy and contribution to science teaching will be explored. Sponsored by NASA and implemented by the National Science Teacher Association, the Space Science Student Involvement Program is inviting applications for five competitions that encourage students to practice their inquiry, problem solving, creative writing and artistic skills.
Prizes vary and no monetary funds are available.
Students who are U.S. citizens in grades 3-12. The program provides connections to national standards, state frameworks and local school curriculum. SSIP provides an integrated and thematic curriculum approach to subject matter content. Apple Computer Inc. and Time Inc. are inviting applications for teachers to submit innovative lesson plans implementing computer technology. The contest begins Aug. 30.