Posts Tagged ‘ Discovery Education ’

Wanna Go to Costa Rica?

March 11, 2011

As a valued partner of Discovery Education, I want to share with you an exciting new opportunity. Discovery Student Adventures is hosting a nationwide sweepstakes to award one lucky 5th-12th grade teacher an unforgettable, all-expense-paid educator trip to Costa Rica! This exciting professional development opportunity is an experience of a lifetime, where educators will: Enjoy five incredible days of hands-on learning, exhilarating adventures, and unique cultures & creatures in Costa Rica. Relax with colleagues at a luxury beachfront hotel situated on the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy activities like soaring down zip lines high above tropical treetops and…

Encourage Environmental Stewardship

March 11, 2011

Discovery Education and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s Education and Research Foundation have launched TurfMutt, an online science-based program designed to help educators teach an appreciation of outdoor landscapes. The digital curriculum is led by Lucky, a real-life rescue dog who encourages students to protect the land around them. TurfMutt includes lesson plans for students in grades 3–5, engaging activities, videos and more. Click Here for More Information Plus: Discovery Education’s Landscapes Across America contest challenges students to illustrate the unique ecosystem attributes of their local region. Classrooms are encouraged to submit a slideshow with digital photos of the unique landscape in their area and include a written description of what environmental aspects of…

Recognize a Top Young Scientist

March 11, 2011

Discovery Education and 3M have announced the 2011 call for entries for the 13th annualDiscovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition is for students in grades 5–8 who are enthusiastic about science. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to compete in the final challenge. The winner will receive $25,000 and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. New this year is a Summer Mentorship Program: the 10 finalists will be paired with 3M scientists to complete a summer assignment having to do with innovation. Together they will work virtually through pre-assigned…