Go Green, Change the World, Win $$ and Prizes
-- School Library Journal, 2/4/2009 7:14:00 AM
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is encouraging middle school students to kick off 2009 by “going green” and implementing environmental change in their local communities. The Website for this online challenge is host to lots of kid-friendly activities such as virtual interactive labs, an eco-footprint game, an environmental IQ quiz, online journals, video clips, plus many more resources for both students and adult advisers.As part of the challenge, teams of two to three students identify an environmental issue in their community, research the issue using scientific investigation, and create a replicable green solution using Web-based curriculum tools powered by Discovery Education. Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge submissions from middle school students will be accepted through March 15, 2009. A total of 51 teams representing each state and the District of Columbia will be selected as state finalists, and an additional 50 teams will be eligible for honorable mention awards. See complete rules at wecanchange.com.
