Kootenay Contraption Contest
October 26 to November 20, 2020
We recognize that the role of educators has been significantly impacted by the global pandemic. You are not only adapting your methods in a new and unique world of learning, you are creating innovative strategies, acquiring progressive skills and forging a new pathway for learning during these uncertain times.
Your commitment to enriching education has been inspiring to witness so we thought, what better year to introduce the Educator’s Edition of the Kootenay Contraption Contest! We want your ideas and encourage you to enter contraptions that support students OR educators.
Who will be the 2020 Winner?
Amazing prizes are up for grabs for:
- Overall winner! (Grand Prize TBA)
- A winner from each grade will win a STEAM Education Kit for their entire class!
- One individual/homeschool winner will receive a STEAM-related prize!
- One educator winner will receive a STEAM-related prize!
Rules
If you have any questions about your contraption idea or entry during the contest period, you can email glows@kast.com with the subject line: Question regarding Kootenay Contraption Contest.
How to enter
Download an entry form from one of three categories:
Brainstorm! The sky’s the limit.
Design. Illustrate. Build. Code. Write. Record. Gamify.
There are SO many ways to share your ideas with us! Your imagination is not limited to a piece of paper. Have fun and be creative using anything from simple art supplies to coding techniques to animation programs or even video!