Presented by the Council for Elementary Science International, a Division Affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association and sponsored by the CIBA Foundation.

The Award consists of a $4,000 prize from CIBA Specialty Chemicals Education Foundation, 1 year membership to CESI, an expense-paid trip (up to $1000) to the NSTA National Convention, and publication of a report describing the awardee's work in Science and Children.

Eligibility and Procedures

1. Entrants must be full-time classroom teachers with all the responsibilities of such a position. Teachers in preschool through grade six may enter. The exemplary teaching described must be the entrant's original work.

2. A description of the exemplary elementary science technique(s), innovations, and/or program(s). Not to exceed four typewritten pages, approximately 1,000 words.

3. Provide three letters of support corroborating the description from individuals or groups who are familiar with the exemplary science teaching of the applicant.

Supplemental sample materials, documents, and/or photographs are encouraged.

Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want these materials returned.

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Letter of Support 1
Letter of Support 2
Letter of Support 3
The ideas, proposals, and/or science teaching practices described in this proposal are accurately represented.
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