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#CASEChallenge—Make it a May to Remember!
#CASEChallenge

Make it a May to remember!
What is STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and distinct subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.

STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
Activity

Visit May #CASEChallenge

Choose one activity to complete with your program.
Action
- Take pictures of your program completing the challenge.
- Submit a photo on social media by using the tag #CASECHALLENGE or email it to caseforkids@hcde-texas.org by the 30th of the current challenge month.
Accomplishments
- One winner will be randomly selected from all entries received.
- If your submission wins, your program will receive an item of your choosing from our collection of prizes.
- Thank you for participating!
Pepsico Recycle Rally

Recycle Rally is a free recycling program for K-12 schools throughout the U.S, The program is designed to help students to become lifelong recyclers by equipping, educating, and inspiring them to get directly involved with recycling. The program offers dozens of free resources that can help you reach your school's recycling goals.

Click link to learn more: Home - PepsiCo Recycling (pepsicorecyclerally.com)
Ranger Rick Photo Contest

Open to students under age 13 with parental permission

Submit best original nature photos.

Best Shot winners receive certificate of recognition and copies of magazine with their photo.

This contest is ongoing with no entry deadline so you can enter your photos at any time. Every month winners will be selected by the judges and posted in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow on the contest home page.

Click link to learn more: Contest Details - NWF | Ranger Rick
ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

What is the ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest?

It is a contest open to high school students around the world. Each year, students are asked to examine, question, and reflect on an important topic in genetics by writing a 750-word essay. Human genetics experts evaluate each submission and may even provide feedback to help you improve. Submission is free, and there is a chance to win up to $1,000!

ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest Information:

• Prizes: Three winners will receive up to $1,000 and a matching lab equipment grant; 10 honorable mentions will win $100 each. All winners and honorable mentions are announced on the Essay Contest website, ASHG’s social media platforms, and in their local media outlets.

• Eligibility: All high school students

• Submission Cost: FREE

• Submission Process: Teachers must submit student essays online at the link ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest.pdf (hcde-texas.org)

• Due Date: Early March

Click link to learn more: ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest.pdf (hcde-texas.org)

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