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ESF Outreach & Syracuse City School District proudly present
2009 ESF Environmental Challenge
Science Fair and Career Exploration for 7th & 8th grade students
Congratulations to all 2009 Environmental Challenge participants!
2010 Environmental Challenge site
- Photos from event
- News 10 Now story and video District schools take part in Environmental Challenge
- Student participants were also acknowledged in the Post Standard Student Stars section
- List of participating judges, teachers, and guides in 2009
March 12, 2009
The Environmental Challenge* is a science fair and career exploration opportunity designed especially for all Syracuse City School District seventh and eighth grade students.
The Environmental Challenge encourages:
- Student projects that support and extend 7/8th grade science curriculum
- Student research, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking
- Students to begin exploring science and science-related careers
- Students to explore and understand the urban environment and its relationship to the global environment
- Eligible students to participate in the Greater Syracuse Scholastic Science Fair
Past Challenges
Information for teachers and students
- Science Project Planning Sheet (PDF)
- Environmental Challenge Rubric (criteria) (PDF)
- Registration Forms (school and student forms, download and print) (PDF)
Be a Judge
Take the opportunity to influence the lives of our young student participants! The encouragement and interest shown by our volunteer judges is an essential part of the Environmental Challenge experience.
For more information
Contact: ESF Outreach (315) 470-6817 or email Terhi Majanen thmajanen@esf.edu
*The event is co-sponsored by the ESF Graduate Student Association and the Faculty Governance Committee on Outreach and Public Service. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact ESF Outreach.
