Toshiba Exploravision team competition 

[PPMS is seeking Parent volunteers to mentor a team for Exploravision]
For more details, go to www.exploravision.org/frequent-questions/
Contact PPMS science teacher Debbie Ward if interested in this program at wardd@elmbrookschools.org  OR

IN ORDER TO FORM TEAMS PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE

  ExploraVision
Students work in groups of two, three or four — simulating a real research and development (R&D) team. A teacher serves as team coach, and you can also choose an optional mentor.
· Each team selects a technology (or an aspect of a technology) that is present in and relevant to their lives
· First, the team explores what the technology does, how it works, and how, when and why it was invented
· Next, the team imagines and explores what that technology could be like 20 years from now
· Finally, each team prepares an in-depth report that conveys its vision to others (step-by-step instructions: http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php )
Tips for selecting a topic: 
· Look at the tools and technologies people use every day — it could be as simple as a pencil or as complex as a quantum computer
· Identify a problem that a current technology does not solve, then imagine possible solutions

  KEY DATES:
Jan 29 Entries Due / Mar 3 Regional Winners Announced  / May 1 National Winners Announced / Jun 4 – 8 ExploraVision Awards Weekend.

  PRIZES:
As recognition for their outstanding achievement, national finalist team members and their parents/guardians will travel to Washington, D.C. in June for ExploraVision Awards Weekend.
First Prize (4 teams): U.S. EE Savings Bond worth $10,000* at maturity for each student.
Second Prize (4 teams): U.S. EE Savings Bond worth $5,000* at maturity for each student.
Regional Prize (24 teams): A notebook computer for each regional winning school, and a special gift for each student, teacher and mentor.

 Honorable Mention Recognition
Every student team member who enters the competition with a complete entry will receive a certificate of participation and a small gift. Student entry certificates and gifts will be sent to the coach for distribution. Coaches are encouraged to submit all completed ExploraVision projects so that every student can be recognized for his or her effort.