4. Environmental Debate Tournament
*OPTIONAL Virtual Student Workshop: Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
*Event: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm | Register teams by Friday, February 7, 2025
Debate Event on February 19, 2025 | 200 points for teams participating in Round 1 and Round 2 debate rounds
(50/student)
20 points to team(s) that advance to semifinals
Bonus points to team(s) that advance to finals (number of these points depends on final placement) 1st place overall = 5pts 2nd place overall = 4pts 3rd place overall = 3pts 4th place overall = 2pts
25 bonus points
(alternate team participation) | Up to 6 debaters
2 main debate teams (2 students per team)
1 alternate debate team (2 students on alternate team) |
5. The Million Orchid Project – Orchids on the Move *MANDATORY In-person Teacher Workshop: Saturday, September 14, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm **If you are unable to attend the mandatory workshop, please notify the Challenge team at challenge@fairchildgarden.org | Friday, March 14, 2025 | 200
(100/submission) | 2 submissions |
6. Growing Beyond Earth® *MANDATORY In-Person Teacher Workshop: Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Student Research Symposium: Saturday, April 19, Time TBD **If you are unable to attend the mandatory workshop, please notify the Challenge team at challenge@fairchildgarden.org | Trial 1 Data and Photosdue
Friday, November 22, 2024 (submit on GBE Data Portal and GBE Submissions Portal)
Trial 2 Proposal due
Friday, December 13, 2024 (submitted to GBE Submissions Portal)
Trial 2 Data due
Friday, March 21, 2025 (submit on GBE Data Portal)
Trial 2
Presentation due
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (submitted to GBE Submissions Portal) | 300 max
150 for required Trial 1 data and photos AND Trial 2 proposal
50 for Trial 2 data
100 for presenting at the GBE Symposium | Trial 1 data and photos Trial 2 proposal and data Trial 2 Presentation at the GBE Symposium |
