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The 24th annual
DuPont Challenge© Science Essay Competition is underway and is
accepting entries now through January 31, 2010.
Designed to inspire young people to excel in
scientific writing, the competition invites students in 7th
through 12th grade to research and write a 700- to 1,000-word
essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological
application that has captured their interest. Essays are judged on
mechanics and conventions; ideas and content; organization; style
and creativity; and voice. Winners receive savings bonds up to
$5,000 and an expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World and the
Kennedy Space Center. The program also rewards the unique
contributions of the teachers of the winning students with trips
with winners, $500 education grants, and sponsorship to attend the
2011 NSTA National Conference on Science Education in San
Francisco. Created to honor the Challenger astronauts, this
competition is a great way to get students to push the limits of
imagination and discovery. For more information on classroom use
and the competition, visit the
DuPont Challenge website.
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