<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495</id><updated>2011-09-29T16:46:54.863-06:00</updated><title type='text'>4th Grader Contests</title><subtitle type='html'>I often receive information regarding contests that 4th grade students may enter. If you are looking for opportunities to express yourself creatively and be rewarded, this is the place for you.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>12</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-7899305081671024418</id><published>2010-10-19T08:17:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-10-19T10:16:51.140-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Kids' Science Challenge</title><summary type='text'>Deadline: 31 December 2010
Description: The 3rd Kids Science Challenge is a nationwide competition for third  to sixth graders. Students can enter as individuals or teams, sending in an idea for one  of these topics:
Magical Microbes - can you come up with a new way that microorganisms can help us?
Super Stuff for Sports -using materials science, can you find a way to make your favorite sport </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7899305081671024418'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7899305081671024418'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/10/kids-science-challenge.html' title='Kids&apos; Science Challenge'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/S4Fahva79wI/AAAAAAAAASk/iJPpVNcwMA0/s72-c/sc.png' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-8884372667814519291</id><published>2010-10-14T11:33:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-10-14T11:34:10.947-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Optimus Prime Spinoff Award Contest</title><summary type='text'>Deadline: Register before 12 November 2010; Submit videos before 31 December 2010.
Description: NASA and Hasbro, the maker of Transformers, are teaming up to highlight spinoffs, technologies developed by NASA that are transformed into things that are used daily. Spinoff examples include water purifiers, medical imaging software, or fabric that protects against UV rays. 

To enter students make a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/8884372667814519291'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/8884372667814519291'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/10/optimus-prime-spinoff-award-contest.html' title='Optimus Prime Spinoff Award Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/TLc-OBq8lbI/AAAAAAAAAUI/8h28KwvcWi0/s72-c/Op_thm.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-4111712244492070798</id><published>2010-10-04T11:59:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-10-05T08:21:21.054-06:00</updated><title type='text'>“My Place in Space” Art Contest</title><summary type='text'>Deadline:1 November 2010
Description: The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is sponsoring the “My Place in Space” art contest. The contest is open to students in grades 2-4 who are residents of the United States. This year's contest invites young scientists and artists to explore our solar system and beyond. Artwork will be judged by a panel including artists, educators and scientists</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4111712244492070798'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4111712244492070798'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-place-in-space-art-contest.html' title='“My Place in Space” Art Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/TKs0TmfJj2I/AAAAAAAAAUE/6WrT5Y8Ee1c/s72-c/mpis.gif' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-3461875522093796635</id><published>2010-09-26T08:00:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2010-09-28T07:54:22.942-06:00</updated><title type='text'>PTA Refections Contest</title><summary type='text'>Deadline: 20 October 2010
Description: Each  year, the PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art  inspired by a specific theme. The 2010–2011 theme is “Together we can…”

Students  submit artwork to our local PTA. Works are judged at the school level  and the winning entries advance to the council, district, region,  and/or state PTA level. Top state  award–winning entries advance</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/3461875522093796635'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/3461875522093796635'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/09/pta-refections-contest.html' title='PTA Refections Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/TJ8qAb89P_I/AAAAAAAAAT4/UXbszKGsTVY/s72-c/Picture+2.png' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-1192247353729374259</id><published>2010-09-26T06:18:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-09-26T06:23:57.858-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Boy's Life Reading Contest</title><summary type='text'>Deadline: 31 December 2010
Description: Each year the Scouting magazine, Boys' Life, sponsors a reading contest. The contest is open to all Boys’ Life readers — girls included. Everyone who enters will get a free patch and if you are a Scout you can even wear it on your uniform.

Now here is a hint. Just enter one of your Book Talks.

More Information: Read more about this contest at the Boys' </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/1192247353729374259'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/1192247353729374259'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/09/boys-life-reading-contest.html' title='Boy&apos;s Life Reading Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/TJ85K6E-G0I/AAAAAAAAAUA/2f_RgFZCpqg/s72-c/blr.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-3516822886493968351</id><published>2010-09-26T05:59:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-10-14T11:38:16.453-06:00</updated><title type='text'>IAA Art Competition</title><summary type='text'>Deadline: 13 October 2010 Extended to 3 Dec 2010.
Description: Students from 10-17 years of age are invited to address the question "What is the future of human space  exploration and why is it important." Artwork can be visual, literary, musical,  or digital art.

The competition winners will receive a certificate of achievement and  other prizes.  The winning art will be displayed in the online</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/3516822886493968351'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/3516822886493968351'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/09/iaa-art-competition.html' title='IAA Art Competition'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/TJ8m4oPTGMI/AAAAAAAAAT0/EASQrSHM1EA/s72-c/Picture+1.png' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-4724915196508645173</id><published>2010-02-21T09:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-02-21T09:08:56.211-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Design a Sport for Mars</title><summary type='text'>The Kids Science Challenge, with support from NASA’s Imagine Mars Project, is asking students in grades 3 through 6 to consider what sports might be played by members of the first martian community. Students must submit their very own ideas for a game suitable for the red planet by Feb. 28, 2010. Winners will work with engineers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to flesh out their plans and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4724915196508645173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4724915196508645173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2010/02/design-sport-for-mars.html' title='Design a Sport for Mars'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/S4Fahva79wI/AAAAAAAAASk/iJPpVNcwMA0/s72-c/sc.png' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-7531425890280027330</id><published>2009-12-02T20:19:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T20:27:09.894-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Boys' Life Reading Contest</title><summary type='text'>Each year the Boys' Life magazine asks kids to write a book report and send it in to them. Even girls can enter too.

Everyone who enters receives patch. If you write a first class book report, you could also win a cash prize. All you have to do is send in one of the Book Talks that you write each month for Mr. Bunker's class. 

Go to the Boys' Life Reading contest website for specific </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7531425890280027330'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7531425890280027330'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2009/12/boys-life-reading-contest.html' title='Boys&apos; Life Reading Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/Sxct7DJsvDI/AAAAAAAAASc/-cmCmgpkKYA/s72-c/patch-200x148.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-6687437193764652501</id><published>2009-10-22T17:13:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-22T17:13:46.866-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Water Education Poster Contest</title><summary type='text'>Use your individual creativity and artistic skills to combine what you learn form science and art. 

More information: http://www.watereducation.utah.gov/
Theme: Water Works
Deadline: 27 Feb 2010</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/6687437193764652501'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/6687437193764652501'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2009/10/water-education-poster-contest.html' title='Water Education Poster Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-5135646032095172208</id><published>2009-10-22T15:50:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-22T16:15:42.908-06:00</updated><title type='text'>The 2010 Anit-Tobacco Advertising Contest</title><summary type='text'>Are you in the 4th or 5th grade? Do you have what it takes to make a great anti-tobacco ad? Are you among the living? if you answered yes to all of these questions, send us your original TV, radio, or billboard/poster ads telling people about the dangers of tobacco. Everyone who enters gets a prize package, 9 winners will get up to $300, and the Best of Contest winner will get $400 and their </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/5135646032095172208'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/5135646032095172208'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2009/10/2010-anit-tobacco-advertising-contest.html' title='The 2010 Anit-Tobacco Advertising Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-7651985763443805694</id><published>2009-10-20T11:52:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-20T14:47:42.913-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Essay Contest</title><summary type='text'>The Utah League of Cities and Towns is sponsoring an essay contest to encourage fourth graders to learn an write about the communites in which they live.

Students are to write essays about their communities or neighborhoods and what living in those places means to them. Possible areas that could be discussed are the following:
Geography
Economy
Neighborhood/Family History
Community Activities
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7651985763443805694'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/7651985763443805694'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2009/10/essay-contest.html' title='Essay Contest'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178034142326396495.post-4376840843803411578</id><published>2009-10-19T07:00:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-21T21:51:28.395-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Design a NASA Patch</title><summary type='text'>NASA and Disney are partnering together in a contest for designing a NASA mission patch to commemorate the completion of Buzz Lightyear’s 15 month mission to the International space station. 
Visit www.DisneyParks.com/Buzz for official Mission Patch Design Challenge rules, templates, examples of elements required for each design as well as judging criteria. Entrants shall:
Download and print </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4376840843803411578'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9178034142326396495/posts/default/4376840843803411578'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://4thgradercontests.blogspot.com/2009/10/design-nasa-patch.html' title='Design a NASA Patch'/><author><name>Mr. B</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09717971522941648839</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oglWb7yuTBc/SLxFGD8tjPI/AAAAAAAAABs/APtM-wnsy-A/S220/photo.jpg'/></author></entry></feed>
