GAE STEM Challenge

      

We are pleased to announce Fall '24 GAE STEM Challenge....

"Turning trash into treasure"

Want to get your kids excited for the challenge? Play them our 2024 STEM Challenge promo video!

Challenge Question: 

"Why is composting important and how do brown and green materials break down differently?" 

Students will explore the process of composting by creating their own compost bins and observing the transformation of organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. They can document their observations in a journal highlighting the changes they see and the benefits of composting.

Opening Activity

How does the challenge work? 

This year's challenge is back to our regular bi-annual format.

Challenge time frame: Starting September 4, 2024 - Ending November 22, 2024.

Registration 

Come up with a fun "Team Name" and register your class with the link below. Registration ends October 1st!

Register now! 

Completion Time

It will take around 20-30 minutes per week, over a span of 8 weeks, to complete the challenge.

You can choose any time in the challenge time frame to start and finish your project!

Lesson Plan

Each school receives a digital kit of resources and a tailored educational program for their students. 

View Digital Toolkit

Challenge Parameters

Only 1 challenge submission per class (or team)

  • If you have a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade class - you will have 1 submission from each grade
  • If you have multiple 3rd, 4th, and/or 5th grade classes - you will have 1 submission per class
  • There is no limit on how many classes (or teams) you can have!

Open to Georgia Elementary Schools only.

Submitting Your Presentation

Complete the challenge with your students by creating a video presentation (no longer than 5 minutes) answering the challenge question. You'll submit your project as a STEM-based YouTube video!

View Judging Rubric

View YouTube Upload Instructions

View previous STEM Challenge Videos for inspiration. Get creative!

 

Top WINNER for each category!

$250 classroom supply grant + your choice of a physical prize! 

$350 Total Value

RETURNING: MULTIPLE SUBMISSION CATEGORIES!

We are excited to continue offering multiple categories which you can register your students in. We hope this will continue to allow even more kids across Georgia to put their skills to the test! 

You can register as a...

3rd grade class

4th grade class

5th grade class

Special education class

Homeschool or community group

After-school group

Winners will be announced LIVE!

All participants will be sent a ZOOM link once you have submitted your final presentation. 

 

 

Questions? Contact us at info@georgiaagexperience.org

Don't forget to tag @GaFoundationAg on Social Media and use #TurningTrashIntoTreasure

Instagram: @GaFoundationAg

                           Facebook: Georgia Foundation for Agriculture

 

 

This STEM Challenge is a special project brought to you by the Georgia Ag Experience, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Farm Bureau's Ag-in-the-Classroom.

The challenge was developed to help expose elementary teachers and students to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) involved in agricultural production of food and fiber. We aim to help students recognize their role in agriculture by exposing them to real-world problems that they can help solve. 

To support ag education for Georgia students, like this STEM challenge, please consider making a donation to the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture.

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