Want to take on a new challenge? Check out these national competitions. There's nothing like a deadline to get the creative juices flowing! These particular challenges were compiled by education blogger, Mike Gorman
APP Challenge – #weneedmore kids trying, making and creating. Join one of Verizon's events around the country or try out STEM activities right at home.
National Geography Bee – The National Geographic Bee is an annual competition organized by the National Geographic Society, designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Students in grades four through eight (4-8) from 10,000 schools across the United States will compete in the 2018 National Geographic Bee for a chance to win college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic Bee Champion.
Philosophy Contest – The Mission of the Kids Philosophy Slam is to give kids a voice and to inspire kids to think by unlocking their intellectual and creative potential through a unique and powerful philosophical forum.
Global Cardboard Challenge – Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event we started in 2012, inspired by the response to the Caine’s Arcade film. We invite kids around the world to build something awesome using cardboard, recycled material, and imagination, and then invite the world to play.
There is a competition for all sorts of topics. Check out this collection and see if anything catches your imagination!