Teachers

If schools are interested in participating they MUST REGISTER THEIR SCHOOL –

Teacher Training

Training sessions provide teachers with a better understanding of the contest and the local watershed issues. Free watershed resources are available. Contact your local Program Coordinator for details.

Teacher Time Commitment

This contest can be an after school activity or in-class project

Student’s success directly relates to teachers assigning the contest and assisting students with their work. Giving students sufficient time to complete the contest assignment is more effective in producing quality projects.

Attend teacher workshop (optional)
Discuss and assign the contest in class
- 30 minutes
Assist students with ideas
- time commitment will vary depending on level of interest of students and teacher
Remind students about contest entry deadline
- initially every other week – 10 minutes times six weeks
- every week one month prior to deadline – 10 minutes times four weeks
Students may want to give a classroom presentation (optional)
- 5 minute time limit per presentation
If your student is selected as a finalist, help prepare them for their verbal presentation
- up to 2 hours
If your student is selected as a finalist, attend verbal competition and awards presentation
- 4 hours