
We would like to invite your school to join us for the PATRIOTS SOLAR SYSTEM COMPETITION.
This competition creates interest in the solar system from a hands-on perspective for middle and high school students.
COMPETITION
Students will research Mars to determine if it is suitable for human exploration. The research requires that a team of three students will provide a maximum of a 2-page research paper, a poster board display; develop a website and a brochure and provide an oral presentation before a panel of astronomy professionals.
PRIZES:
- 1st Place – $100 Gift Card
- 2nd Place – $50 Gift Card
- 3rd Place – $25 Gift Card
ADMISSION FEE: $10/person (includes dinner)
SOLAR SYSTEM COMPETITION FEES:
Maximum of 10 Teams per Competition (3 students per team)
Members: Free
Non-Members: $30/per team of three
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