GRADES 6 to 8 | 2022-2023
Challenges at a Glance
Challenges | Due to Fairchild by 5:00 pm | Maximum Points | Maximum Number of Entries |
Educator Challenge: Expedition Discovery – Ecosystem Quest | Monday, January 9 to Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 50 bonus points | 1 adventure & |
1. Bee the Change | Monday, October 17 to Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 200 (100/entry) | 2 videos |
2. Green Treasures – Food of the Gods | Monday, November 14 to Sunday, November 20, 2022 | 200 | 2 illustrated recipes |
3. Miami, My Garden | Monday, December 5 to Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 200 | 1 video |
4. Growing Beyond Earth | Trial 1 Data and Optional Trial 2 proposal due Friday, December 9, 2022 Trial 1 Poster due: Optional Trial 2 Data and Presentation Due: | 400 100 bonus points for Symposium presentation | 1 poster |
5. Lizards on the Loose *REQUIRED Teacher Workshop: Saturday, December 3, Time TBD | Monday, April 17 to Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 300 | 1 SchoolScape |
6. School Garden – Growing Up! *OPTIONAL Teacher Workshop: Wednesday, October 5, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm *Garden Grant Due: Friday, October 21, 2022 | Garden Grant Application Due: Friday, October 21 Monday, April 24 to | 400 | 1 design & 1 infographic |
OPTIONAL National Challenge: The Next NASA Mission Patch | Monday, November 28 to Sunday, December 4, 2022 | 100 points (50/entry) | 2 entries |
AWARDS and PRIZES
The Fairchild Challenge Awards Ceremony is Saturday, May 20, 2023. At this time, the following awards and prizes will be distributed: