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Content provided by Meryl van der Merwe. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Meryl van der Merwe or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
294: Online Contests for Students
In this episode, we explore a variety of online contests for students that homeschoolers can participate in. These contests provide great opportunities for students to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and even win prizes.
Contests Mentioned in This Episode:
- PicoCTF
- A cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) contest for ages 13 and up. Students work individually and in teams to solve challenges and develop critical thinking skills. Free training materials and practice challenges are available on the website.
- Exploravision
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- EngineerGirl Writing Contest
- A writing contest focusing on engineering topics. Open to 3rd-12th graders, divided into different grade levels. The contest includes both boys and girls despite its name.
- The Stock Market Game
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- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Contests
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- Voice of Democracy: A speech contest for high school students. Students record and submit their speeches, and winners can advance to regional and national levels.
- Scholastic Art & Writing Contest
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- 15-Second Vocabulary Contest
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Bonus Resource: Showsponsor Fundafunda has compiled a comprehensive guide with over 30 contest opportunities for homeschoolers. You can find the Homeschool-friendly Contests pdf on the FundaFunda Academy website for just $2.99. It includes a description of each contest, grade levels, and whether they are free or require a fee.
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294: Online Contests for Students
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Contests Mentioned in This Episode:
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