Competition is an integral part of life. It is one vehicle to teach cooperation. When used in a positive manner competition can push learners to excel, persevere, and exceed self-expectation. Competition can help students to be successful, cooperative, and viable team members. Consider involving your students in these academically based competitions. Good Luck!
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COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY BEE National Geographic Society GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
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| COMPETITION NAME: INVENT AMERICA!
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: K-8 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
Lesson plans available for teachers. CONTACT: Invent America! 1505 Powhatan St., Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL CURRENT EVENT LEAGUE
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Current event
team competition; enhances knowledge about our world and acts as a springboard for discussion. Sponsored by the Social Studies
CONTACT: National Current Events League
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COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL HISTORY DAY GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 6-12 FEE: no REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by the
History Channel and Newsweek Ed. Program; these materials make history come alive for students. Each year has a different theme. Students must present research and conclusions based on the theme. CONTACT: http://www.NationalHistoryDay.org |
| COMPETITION NAME: NEW MEXICO MODEL UNITED
NATIONS GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 9-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes; first semester only |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Students assume
roles of countries represented by UN. Competition based on research regarding that country’s position regarding student chosen topics. Role play of the United Nations held in Santa Fe each November. CONTACT: Rolf Locke, Albuquerque Academy |
| COMPETITION NAME: FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: FPS engages students in creative
problem solving of futures studies/societal issues. Founded in 1974 by
Dr. Paul E. Torrence. State
winners advance to international competition held in June. CONTACT: Monica Coash 294-1511 ext.220
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| COMPETITION NAME: DESTINATION IMAGINATION
(replaces Odessey of the Mind) GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: K-university FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes, Jan. for current year |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: International organization
teaching students to solve complex problems, through creativity, teamwork, and tenacity. Problems all have specific constraints. Teams are judged on presentation and enhancement of their solution. CONTACT:CPNMI, PO Box 36881, ALB. NM, 87176 |
| COMPETITION NAME: CONTINENTAL MATHEMATICS LEAGUE,
INC.
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 2-HS FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes, October
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Designed to enhance
problem solving capabilities of small teams of students; requires above average reading level and computational skills appropriate to grade level. National and regional awards are distributed. CONTACT: Continental Mathematics League
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| COMPETITION NAME: KNOWLEDGE MASTER OPEN
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School team competes
via computer for this great international contest. Questions cover 12 academic areas; questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. Encourages teamwork and cooperation as well as high-level problem solving. Practice disks available. CONTACT: Academic Hallmarks,
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| COMPETITION NAME: MATH LEAGUE PRESS NATIONAL
CONTEST
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School competition for
problem solving at mathematical grade level. Available for computer or written contest books. Scored at the school level. CONTACT: Math League Press, P.O. Box 720,
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COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 2-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: YES |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School teams compete in April.
Contest designed and constructed by science teacher with experience ranging from the elementary school through the college level. Certificates and medals for all participating schools. CONTACT: National Olympiads
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| COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 2-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: YES |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School teams compete
in April. Contest sponsored by the National Association for Geographic Education. Certificates and medals for all participating schools. CONTACT: National Olympiads
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| COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS
OLYMPIAD GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 2-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: YES |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School teams compete in April.
NLAO topics: spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, analogies, and grammar. Certificates and medals for all participating schools. CONTACT: National Olympiads
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| COMPETITION NAME: NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES
OLYMPIAD GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 2-12 FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: YES |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School teams compete in April.
Contest will expand your students’ involvement and curiosity in various social studies areas. Certificates and medals for all participating schools. CONTACT: National Olympiads
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| COMPETITION NAME: NEW MEXICO THINKING CAP QUIZ
BOWL
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 5TH and 6th FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Yes, early January |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: School teams compete in l
ate January. One computer needed, Mac or IBM. Official contest disk contains 100 multiple-choice questions. Practice disks available. CONTACT: Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl
thinkcap5@aol.com
or website
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| COMPETITION NAME: MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIADS
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: elem. & mid. FEE: yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Monthly olympiad contests
in solving nontraditional math problems. Stresses the understanding the underlying mathematical concepts. Helps develop enthusiasm for problem solving and significant mental activities. CONTACT: Mathematical Olympiads
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| COMPETITION NAME: NASA Student Involvement Program
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: K-1, 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12 FEE: ? REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Various activities of these
contests support national science, math, geography standards. Each module contains student learning objectives, and outlines the procedures necessary for the national competitions. Numerous NASA related awards. CONTACT: NASA Student Involvement Program
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| COMPETITION NAME: WE THE PEOPLE
GRADE APPROPRIATENESS: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 FEE: ? REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Yes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Simulated congressional hearings
CONTACT: Center for Civic Education
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