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Willie and the Salad Bonanza Contest

Willie and the Salad BonanzaWillie and the Salad Bonanza is a contest open to elementary, middle and high school teams, along with other K-12 community organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA or other teams, interested in the scientific principles surrounding plant growth.

The challenge is to grow the largest amount of Space Hybrid spinach, Dwarf Blue kale, and Black-Seeded Simpson lettuce in a communal container using no more than five-gallons of growing medium over a 45-day time span.

Registration is required. It is open fromĀ  August 19 to September 21 and is free.

Winners will be announced on November 5th in three levels: Grade K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

 

Health Promotion Materials

Looking for ways to promote health? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a variety of free resources to do just that.

From fact sheets, to videos, to social media messages, the CDC has many options to educate children and adults. Handwashing is one example. Order free posters to place in various locations.

Learn more about these materials at www.cdc.gov/handwashing/materials.html. And learn all about handwashing at www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html.

Many of these materials are available in a variety of languages.

Kansas Corn Education

Kansas Corn is supporting education by providing FREE supplies and/or funding for classrooms or events. These materials are available to teachers and educational coordinators in Kansas.

These educational materials are designed to boost STEM education. They can provide education in K-12 schools, Ag Day events, fund guest speakers for your event, and offer lab supplies.

Learn more and request materials at https://kscorn.com/request-materials/.