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Science Camp for Girls

DigiGirlz High Tech Camps is an international program from Microsoft™, developed to give girls, ages 13-17, a chance to receive hands-on experience what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. The camps are free to attend.

DigiGirlz High Technology Camps

Life Skills

This web site has a section that can help you match your everyday life experiences, with the skills that employers are looking for.

LifeSkills

Future Problem Solving

The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) engages students in creative problem solving and encourages students to develop a vision for the future.

Involves over students annually from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, and the United States.

Future Problem Solving Program International

Future Fashion


Image courtesy of FrAcTuReD...fOtOs from Flickr

Smart fashions are the next wave in textiles and they promise to dazzle consumers with their style and innovation. Here are some of the hot products to look for on the runways of the  future.

Vodaphone Future Site

Electric Plaid

Color changing fabric

Wearable computing

Interconnection technology

Future Smart Clothing

The Hug Shirt™

Image courtesy of Stephen Barnett - Flickr Creative CommonsWhat kind of frog was that? Search eNature's entire database of America's plants and animals to find your answer. Contests, fun and quizzes at about nature can also be found at eNature.com

Could You Break The Law?
Scientists are close to unlocking the secrets of gravity. Are you the future discoverer of anti-gravity?  

Strange Matter is more than just a web site - you can experience it in person when it comes to a science center near you! Find out when the Strange Matter Exhibit will be in your area. 

ARKive has 10 free online games like Tripwire of Terror where you try and stop a male spider from getting eaten by the much larger female.  

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AOL

AOL High School Survival Guide 

ACS

This Nano Song video is entertaining and the girl has a great voice.  

The National Endowment for Financial Education web site has games, tools, calculators, and many articles to help you learn how to get what you want out of life. A lot of that starts with knowing how to manage your money.  

Here are some other web resources for teens on how to manage money

Jumpstart's Reality Check

Young teens need practice managing money

Teach your teen how to handle credit cards

Teaching Teens To Manage Money

Teaching your teen about money

Money Really Matters

Looking after your money - Teen Health

How to Manage Your Money (for Teenagers)

 

Student Contests - Academic Competitions

Future Student 2020 Competition

Description: Tell what educational technology will look like in the year 2020 by building a Windows Live Space.

Open to: Canadian and American students

Sponsored by: Microsoft Canada

Enter by: Contest closed

Future Student Competitions

National Peace Essay Contest

Description: 1500 word essay on how to build peace.

Open to: U.S. high school students

Sponsored by: United States Institute of Peace

Enter by: Annual

High School Essay Contest

NASA/NSS Space Settlement Contest

Description:  Students develop space settlement designs and related materials.

Open to: 6-12th graders (11-18 years old) from anywhere in the world.

Sponsored by: NASA Ames and the National Space Society

Enter by: Annual

Space Settlement Contest

ThinkQuest Website Competition

Description: Choose a category and create a website.

Open to: 19 & under, 15 & under, and 12 & under.

Sponsored by: Oracle

Enter by: Annual

ThinkQuest Website Competition

Exploravision Awards

Description: Each team selects a present technology and explores what the technology does, how it works, and how, when and why it was invented.

Open to: United States and Canadian students

Sponsored by: Toshiba

Enter by: Annual

Exploravision Awards

Imagine Cup

Description: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems facing us today.

Open to: Students around the world

Sponsored by: Microsoft

Enter by: Annual

Imagine Cup

National Science Bowl

Description: Academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. National event held in Washington, DC.

Open to: High school and middle school

Sponsored by: Department of Education

Enter by: Annual

National Science Bowl

More Student Academic Competitions


SMARTT Challenge

2008 ROV Competition

Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions

Future City Competition

BUV Design Competition

TOYchallenge (5th-8th grades)

NASA Great Moonbuggy Race

Collegiate Inventors Competition

National Invention Competition (K-12)

Intel Science Talent Search

Solar Splash Solar Boating Design Competition

Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

Eggdrop Contest

Junior Solar Sprint/Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Competitions

Illinois Science Olympiad

American Computer Science League

American Mathematics Competitions

3M Young Scientist Challenge

Siemens Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition

 

It's never too early to think about a career.

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