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Rubber Band Contest

Posted by Lori Blantz on Nov 3, 2022 10:00:00 AM

The Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors

The challenge: to design and create a working invention/artwork that incorporates at least 1 rubber band. 

Students choose to compete in one of two divisions: 1) Arts & Leisure Division; or 2) Science & Engineering Division. All inventions/artworks must be original. 

Visit the website link below for the entry form and be sure to review the official rules document!

Important Details

  • The contest is open now!
  • Students in grades 5-8 may participate
  • Individual projects only
  • Submissions must be received by mail by February 24th, 2023
  • A completed entry form, a photograph of the project, and a 4-paragraph essay are required 
  • Finalists must complete a video, then First Place and Runners-up will be announced.
  • Prizes from $75-$200, trophies, and t-shirts!

Contest Website

Official Rules

Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our ecses-it@iu13.org email. 

Frequently used links:

ECSES Instructional Software programs  

Technology Tools sign-out sheet 

Maker Space Inventory of Materials 

Maker Space Sign-out 

STEM and IT Facebook Page

STEM and IT Twitter Account

Your ECSES STEM and IT Team

Topics: Competitions

Blog Contest:

Want to win in our monthly Blog Contest drawing? It’s easy! Just share a photo of your students diving into a STEM lesson from our resource library or our NEW Computer Science Resource. This year's prize will be your choice of an innovative game or activity for your classroom and an implementation guide.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your students have visual release permissions before submitting their photos.

Ready to inspire and win? Let’s see those amazing moments in action!

Contest Submission Form

 “THANK YOU!” for all you do for our students at IU13.👍

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ECSES Instructional Technology News  is an IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) blog providing support to educators using instructional technology in ECSES classrooms. The team of Lori Blantz (supervisor), Giovanna Chamberlian (Special Education Consultant), and Andrea Fellows (STEM Teacher) create the blogs.  Contact any team member at ecses-it@iu13.org 

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