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Young Scientist Challenge

Just ran across this great contest for grades 5-8.  Need music to incorporate into your video entry online?  Don’t forget we have a full album of science songs HERE and our Earth Day Collection HERE.  We’d be honored to be part of your entry!

http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/  

Many of the greatest innovations of our time were first designed to solve a simple problem. This year’s Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages young people to solve everyday problems using science and innovation. When you are working in the field of science, the opportunities are endless! Look around you - science is everywhere. Your innovative ideas just may revolutionize the way we live. 

To enter the 2012 competition, students must create a 1-2 minute video describing a new innovation or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem related to the way we move, keep ourselves healthy or make a difference. One student will win the coveted title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”

The 2012 competition is now OPEN!

How To Enter

In order to enter, students must be in grades 5 through 8, and must submit a video entry online.

Students will be challenged to create a one- to two-minute video that explains their idea for a NEW invention intended to solve an everyday problem. Video entries must be related to the way we move, the way we keep ourselves healthy, or the way we make a difference.

Video entries must demonstrate the student’s understanding of a scientific concept and should also exhibit his or her comfort level discussing science in general.

Videos do NOT need to be “produced” or have high production value. Judges are not evaluating production skills. Videos may be recorded on cell phones or simple digital cameras, for example. In addition, local libraries and schools may be able to loan cameras to students.

Videos will be screened to determine whether they meet all entry requirements and will then be presented to a panel of online judges.

Video entries are due on April 19, 2012.

Judges will review the video submissions and choose 10 finalists and up to 51 merit winners: one from each state and the District of Columbia.

Students will be contacted via phone and/or email in early June if they are selected as a Finalist. State Merit Winners will be notified in mid-June.

Exclusive 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 objectives with resources and support provided by Discovery Education and 3M.

Final Event at 3M Headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota

In the fall, 10 finalists will receive a trip to St. Paul, Minnesota, during which they will present their completed “innovation” to a panel of judges.

Finalists will be judged on their scientific problem solving and communication skills.