Disney: Planet Challenge

"Disney's Planet Challenge (DPC) is a project-based learning environmental competition for classrooms across the United States. DPC teaches kids about science and conservation while empowering them to make a positive impact on their communities and planet. Maximum award: teacher -- $6,000; classroom: $10,000.   Eligibility: any 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom in a public or private school in the United States; 2nd Grade classes can participate if in combination with a 3rd grade classroom. Deadline: December 23, 2011."

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http://disney.go.com/planetchallenge/
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast