Fairchild Challenge

What is the Fairchild Challenge

The Fairchild Challenge is a multidisciplinary, environmental education program designed to give high school students an opportunity to express their opinions. By appealing to their innate sense of creativity and curiosity, the Fairchild Challenge invites students to investigate the most difficult environmental issues, devise imaginative and effective responses to the issues, and take action to address them. The Fairchild Challenge was designed and initiated by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Fairchild) in Coral Gables (Miami), Florida. Fairchild continues to support
and train expansion sites for The Fairchild Challenge around the world.

challange options at a glance

Challenge Options Entry Due
Date		 Event Date Category Maximum
Entries
Per School		 Maximum
Points
Per Entry		 Maximum
Points
Per School
Environmental Immersion
& Green Careers		 Oct 8 Oct 19 Groups 1 250 250
Personal Changes & Conservation Nov 12   Individuals 5 50 250
T-Shirt Design Dec 10   Individuals 5 75 375
Debate Dec 15   Individuals 5 50 250
Photographic Art:
Natural Elements
(Global Showcase)		 Jan 14   Individuals 5 50 250
Research Feb 11   Individuals 4 100 400
YouTube Challenge Mar 11   Groups or
Individuals		 5 75 375
Recycled Fashion Design Apr 8 April 16 Groups or
individuals		 5 75 375

 

Enviromental Issues of Concern
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Research Topics
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• All high schools that earn more than 900 points will receive the 2010-2011 Fairchild Challenge Award.
• Fairchild Challenge Appreciation Day and Awards will be on May 14 at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Free admission for all Fairchild Challenge participants and their immediate family.
• The top-scoring schools will be awarded $1,000 (1st), $500 (2nd), and $250 (3rd) to support environmental programs at their school.
• All actively participating students will receive a Fairchild Challenge T-shirt.

How do I participate

  • + Identify a Fairchild Challenge teacher or teacher liaison for your school
  • + Complete and return a registration form to Thanksgiving Point
  • + Review the guidelines for the the Fairchild Challenge options
  • + Provide opportunities for students throughout your school to compete
  • + Submit your entries
  • + Celebrate your accomplishments during The Fairchild Challenge Awards Ceremony

  • Why participate in The Fairchild Challenge?

  • + Inspire students’ critical-thinking skills and civic engagement
    + Win prizes and recognition for both student and school achievement
    + Showcase your students’ abilities to local professionals, serving as Fairchild Challenge judges
    + Connect to a network of educational resources and hands-on learning opportunities

resources

Questions please contact Jordan Johnson (801.766.5013) or Corinne Mayberry (801.768.4944)
You can also email challenge@thanksgivingpoint.ORG

 

 

The Fairchild Challenge is made possible through generous donations from:

Fairchild Sponsors