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We welcome 8th – 12th grade STEM teachers who want to engage their students in problem-based learning, doing STEM projects with the potential for real-world impact in mitigating climate change.
The I2M Challenges, structured to align with NGSS practices, can work in the following school contexts:
- As part or whole of your course elective
- As a final graduation or independent study project
- As a free-choice option in science club after school.
Read a brief article describing past student submissions or browse student videos.
Prizes
$4,000 1st Prize
$2,500 2nd Prize
$500 Critic Award
Key Deadlines
Deadline | Phase | Activities | |
Week of Nov 9th | Investigation | Submit Investigation Plan | |
RESEARCH | Mid-survey | ||
Tues Jan 12th | Progress report | ||
PD 3 TBA |
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Feb 16th
| Video and paper | Begin to plan ID what still needs doing | |
Tues Mar 2nd | Create video Write paper | ||
Tues Mar 16th | Submit Discuss | ||
Tues Mar 23rd | Discuss | ||
RESEARCH | Post-surveys | ||
Wed Mar 31st | END! Prizes announced |
