National Science Teachers Association - Shell Science Lab Challenge

The National Science Teachers Association, with support from Shell Oil Company, is accepting entries for the third annual Shell Science Lab Challenge. The challenge invites middle and high school science teachers (grades 6-12) in the United States and Canada (with special attention to urban and underrepresented groups) to illustrate replicable approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources. Entries will be judged on the basis of a number of criteria, including demonstrated science inquiry and innovation in the classroom with limited laboratory equipment, materials, and resources; demonstrated impact and engagement with students and the school community; and demonstrated need for support to improve science laboratory experiences. More than $90,000 in lab makeover prizes will be awarded to the eighteen winning schools. All winners will receive science lab equipment, cash grants, membership to the NSTA, and support to attend NSTA conferences on science education.  For complete program guidelines and the application form, visit the NSTA Web site below.

Eligibility: middle and high school science teachers (grades 6-12) in the U.S.

Amount available per project: up to $5,000

Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: November 5, 2012

Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency:  November 12, 2012

An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.

Link to opportunity:  http://www.nsta.org/shellsciencelab/ 

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