Resources

RESOURCES:

Curriculum: STEM Age: Middle School and High School Teams Cost: $180= Registration for a 15 member team; major tournament in the DC area. $ 500 = Estimated cost for materials and supplies *If multiple FCPS schools participate, perhaps our own MS Olympiad Competition? Note: Thurmont Middle School was the state champion this year! Website: [|http://www.soinc.org]
 * __ Science Olympiad __**

__**MARYLAND SCIENCE OLYMPIAD**__ Al Causey - Director of Competition Al.Causey@gmail.com
 * WEBSITE FOR MD SCIENCE OLYMPIAD**: []

__**3M**__ __**Innovation TWIST program**__ []

[|web resources.doc] __**PBS Design Squad**__ Purpose: Inspiring a New Generation of Engineers Audience: Designed to engage 9-12 year olds Curriculum: STEM Hosted By: Cool teenagers J Resources: Outstanding High Quality Activity Guide (hands-on activities using modest, readily available materials) Educator’s Guide Event Guide Show Episodes and Challenges On-Line Website: []
 * __**Career Zone: STEM curriculum and Programs:**__ []

Audience: Grades 6-9 Curriculum: STM applied to various community needs Purpose: On-line submission of a competition product aligned with 1 of 4 challenge categories Categories: Health/Safety, Arts/Entertainment, Sports/Recreation, Environment Product Judging Criteria: Aligns with 21st Century Skills and STEM 40% Application of SMT 20% Community Benefit 20% Innovation, Originality, and Creativity 20% Team Collaboration and Communication Cost: Free Sponsor: US Army Website: [|www.ecybermission.com] =**__ Forensic Science __**= Audience: Middle School Curriculum: STM applied to crime solving Purpose: High engagement, problem solving, team work, reasoning skills Categories: Crime Scene Investigation, Prints and Trace Evidence, Identifying an Individual, Bringing Evidence to Court, Reference Section with Skills Handbook Cost: See Bbelow; * plus specific materials for use with school science equipment Resources: On-Line NSTA Science Links, Discovery Channel Video DVD, Teacher Guide,  Student Lab Book, and Student Resource Text. Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall Website: [|www.phschool.com]
 * __ eCybermission __**

Audience: Grades 5-8 Emphasis: Cross Curricular and Aligned with Pillars of Character Counts [] ||  ||   ||  ||   ||
 * __ Zam’s Quest Adventure __**
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