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Category Archives: Challenges and competitions
Student Research Paper Contest – Dell Laptop Prizes
Student Research Paper Contest – Dell Laptop Prizes
We’ve got a great new research paper contest starting now. If you would like to participate, you can get details and register free here..
Research Paper Contest
For Students Age 11-18 (as of January 31, 2010)
(student’s age will be considered in judging)
Your Research Paper Should Directly or Indirectly Answer the Question:
How Does Human Anatomy and/or Physiology
Support the Biblical Account of the Creation of Humans?
The Contest Prizes Are:
1st Place Prize: Dell Vostra 1720 Laptop Computer (17 inch screen)
2nd Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer (15 inch screen)
3rd Place Prize: Dell Mini 9 Laptop Computer (9 inch screen)
4th – 10th Place Prizes: $25 Amazon Gift Certificates
The purpose of this contest is to build knowledge and encourage the development of skills: in scientific research and writing, using the APA style for a research paper, and in using analytical and critical thinking in the process of creating a quality research paper. Researching and using the APA style is also part of the learning process involved in preparing this research paper.
To research the APA style for a research paper, talk to your librarian, do research online, buy a book on the subject, etc. The Purdue Online Writing Lab is also a good resource.
Topic of Your Research Paper
The topic of your research paper should include some specific aspect(s) of anatomy and/or physiology of the human body. Be unique, creative, original – think outside the box – dig deep! Hint: lots of people write about the eye. It certainly is an incredible part of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. But, unless you focus on some small aspect of the eye and explain in detail how it supports creation, or have some unique take on the eye, you’ll be writing something similar to many other people. Be unique, creative, original!
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions:
office: 828-265-4101 or cell: 828-964-1662 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com
Thanks – have a great week!
Greg
Greg Landry, M.S.
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
office: 828-265-4101
Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com
http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com
New Zealand Schools Photographic Competition
Photography competition
Home educated children can enter
Parents can sign as the teacher
—– Original Message —–
From: Oliver Raman <mailto:Oliver@24zoom.com>
Dear Principal/ Administrator
I have just sent in the order for 30 high spec A100
Fujifilm Digital Cameras. They are silver in colour and
feature:-
- 10 Megapixels
- 3x Optical Zoom
- Face Detection with Auto red-eye removal
- High ISO1600
- SD/SDHC Memory Card Compatible
These cameras will come with a memory card & a
camera bag. These are just some of the prizes for
students and schools who enter the
New Zealand Schools Photographic Competition
Further details are available at http://www.nzschoolsvisualarts.co.nz
Please note the closing date is the 31 July 2009.
Good luck with your schools entries.
Oliver C. Raman
Chairman – New Zealand Schools Visual Arts Charitable Trust
Reg. No. CC22970 07 846 0380 oliver@24zoom.com
021 1901 695 http://www.nzschoolsvisualarts.co.nz
The World Winners: The New Zealand Home Education Free Robotics Team
From Blog:
http://www.robotics.org.nz/index.php/blog.html
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| Written by Michael Lawton | |
| Saturday, 02 May 2009 15:50 | |
| Hi Guys,
Today was the final day of the Robotics Championships! We were beaten by one cube in the semi’s, but achieved first place in Programming Skill’s and third place in Driver Challenge in the World! Thank you so much for all your support in helping us get here, and for cheering us on from New Zealand! Go Free Range Robotics!!! Well done! The new game was previewed, and looks really exciting! Thank you again for all your support! Talk to you soon! Rhiannon ““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““ Kiwi kids to compete in World Robotic Champs Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:37a.m.  This month 2,000 school students from across the globe will compete in the World Robotics Champs in Dallas, Texas. Amongst them will be two teams from New Zealand, one of which is made up students many of whom have never been to school.
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Also see:
https://hef.org.nz/2009/robotics-competition-winners-will-head-to-us/ |
HSLDA 2009 Art Competition
2009 Guidelines
Submission Dates: January 1 through February 1 2009!
Entries received before January 1 or postmarked after February 1 will be sent back or discarded.
What
Students must submit a piece of artwork which, through the art, answers one of the following questions:
Category 1: What makes a day beautiful?
Category 2: What is true strength?
Category 3: What is worth fighting for?
We try to choose themes that will leave a lot of room for students’ imagination and interpretation. We want students to come up with their own ideas of what best answers the given question, without us dictating the response.
Students do not have to actually include the question or any text by way of answer in their artwork. The question is meant to be the inspiration and theme behind whatever image students decide to portray. Take the questions even further and ask your own and let your imagination run with it! Our judges love it when a student comes up with something they had not thought of before.
Basically, what does the theme make you think of? Then take it from there and be creative. We hope that students will come up with many imaginative ideas to fit the theme.
Of course, your entry must be original and appropriate for public display to our homeschooling audience (which is not meant to limit your creativity or choice of subject; for example, you are free to choose a serious or deep subject, such as suffering). We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Who
Contest prizes and themes are determined based on the student’s age. If a student falls into Category 1 in age, then he or she must do the Category 1 theme and will be awarded Category 1 prizes. The same applies for categories 2 and 3.
Category 1: Homeschoolers ages 7 to 10 as of January 1, 2009.
Category 2: Homeschoolers ages 11 to 14 as of January 1, 2009.
Category 3: Homeschoolers ages 15 to 19 as of January 1, 2009.
For the purposes of this contest, an eligible student must have been home educated in the past year and received a majority of his or her education in the past year through home education.
Media/Format
- Flat, two-dimensional, artwork less than one-quarter-inch thick, not including mat or frame (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.)
- Completely original hand-done artwork (no tracing, photography, or computer-generated artwork).
- All work must be matted and/or framed with a simple and lightweight matte or frame and have wire or other hanging hardware attached ready for hanging.
- Maximum size including matting and framing is 48 by 48 inches. There is no minimum size.
- It is highly recommended that you use plexi-glass rather than glass in the framing. We have received damaged artwork before from glass shattering in the mail. HSLDA cannot be held responsible for artwork damaged in the mail.
For those pieces that make it to the final round:
Fee
- $10.00—HSLDA Member Discounted Entry Fee
- $15.00—Regular Entry Fee
Entry
- One entry per person
- Entries must include a completed and signed entry form (attached).
- Entries must include an entry fee (only check or money order).
- Preliminary entries must include an 8-by-10-inch color photograph, 8½-by-11-inch color copy, or 8½-by-11-inch color digital print of the artwork. Preliminary entries will not be returned. Do not send the original artwork—only submissions in one of the above media will be accepted.
- Finalists will be contacted by the contest coordinator and must send in the actual artwork that was presented in the preliminary entry. Finalists will be instructed on how to submit their artwork for the final round.
Mailing
Artwork should be mailed to:
HSLDA
Attn: Art Contest
One Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, VA 20132-3197
Timeline
- Preliminary entries must be received between January 1 and February 1, 2009.
- Preliminary judging will take place in mid February.
- Ten finalists in each category will be selected and notified by letter and/or email in early March.
- Final entries from finalists must be received by March 15, 2009.
- Final judging will take place in late March or early April.
- Winners will be notified by letter, and/or email or phone and announced on HSLDA’s contest website and e-lert service by late April, 2009.
- Final entries will be on loan to HSLDA and may be displayed at HSLDA for one year.
Judging
- A panel of judges selected by HSLDA will judge both the preliminary and final rounds.
- Pieces will be judged on originality, creativity, and adherence with the theme.
- The decision of the judges is final.
Prizes for Each Category
| Category | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| First | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| Second | $75 | $100 | $150 |
| Third | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Honorable Mentions (2) | $25 | $25 | $50 |
Other Information
- Proceeds from the contest will go to the Home School Foundation’s Special Needs Children Fund.
- HSLDA has the right to use reproduction of entered artwork at its discretion.
- All judgments are final and interpretations of the guidelines are at HSLDA’s sole discretion.
Please contact Contest Coordinator Cherise Ryan at contests@hslda.org with any questions.