The Science North - Roots & Shoots Challenge

The Challenge is an incentive for Roots & Shoots groups in northern Ontario to complete community service projects and share their stories with others.

To participate, follow these simple steps:

1. Register as a Roots & Shoots group by clicking on "Join Roots & Shoots!" on the left side of this page.
   
   
2. Register for the Challenge by Friday, December 11, 2009 by sending an email to roots_shoots@janegoodall.ca with your group name, grade and a teacher contact.
   
   
3. Complete a community service project that revolves around people, animals or the environment – or all three!
   
   
4. Document your actions and share them in a creative format (for example, in a video, Power Point presentation or written document with pictures). Upload your entry on the Roots & Shoots website from April 1-30, 2010.
   
   
5. Winners will be announced by Friday, May 28, 2010 and prize money will be awarded to support your group’s next project.

The total cash prizes for the Challenge will amount to $2,000, so don’t miss out!                                Secondary School     Primary School   1st Place                       $500                      $500   2nd                               $300                      $300   3rd                                $200                      $200   Total:                            $1000                    $1000   Entries will be accepted in English or French. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges from Science North and Roots & Shoots.

Winners will be invited back to the 2010 conference to present their projects!