Compete in environmental science activities in the Envirothon
February 10, 2010
BY DAVID BARGER
I love the large, international sporting events that take place only once every four years. That means for me, 2010 is going to be a special year with the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the World Cup this summer in South Africa. Nothing like competition to get the blood pumping!
How about a competition that’s not only exciting, but also engages the mind and helps the environment? The folks at the Canon Envirothon might just have the games for you. The Envirothon is a fast-paced, hands-on, environmental science academic event that engages students to think critically about our natural world and our role in it. The competition combines an in-class curriculum with hands-on field experience to help students learn more about aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and current environmental issues.
The competition is hosted in a different location each year (this year in Fresno, California, August 1-7). Five-member teams who have advanced from local and/or regional competitions from participating states and Canadian provinces compete for recognition and scholarships by demonstrating their knowledge of environmental science and natural-resource management.
The Resources tab offers information on how to start your own local program, and includes education and curriculum guidelines. If you’re craving some cerebral competition, be sure to check out this exciting program. You can even follow the competition on Facebook and Twitter.
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