Discovery Education offers educators, students, and schools a variety of FREE programs that offer content, tools, and resources for you covering topics from online safety and STEM, to health and wellness, teen driving, and more.

These programs also provide the chance to WIN free grants and equipment to further support your goals and initiatives. Check out the sweepstakes and contests below, and enter today for your chance to win!

February

Siemens Science Day Ultimate Cool School Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Thurs., Feb. 26, 5:00pm EST

Audience: Grades K-6

Prizing: One grand prize winner will receive one free year, school-wide access to Discovery Education Science along with prize packs for each student in their classroom (maximum of 50 students). Four runner-ups will each receive prize packs for each student in their classroom (maximum of 50 students).

Smart from the Start Awards

Contest ends: Fri., Feb. 27, 2015, 8pm EST

Audience: Pre-K

Prizing: By documenting the expert ways in which you are keeping your classroom healthy and active, you could win up to $20,000 for your preschool in the Smart from the Start Awards!

Belk Service Learning Challenge

Contest ends: Fri., Feb. 27, 5:00pm EST

Audience: Grades 6-8

Prizing: Three grand prize winning teams will each receive $2,000 per student team member (up to 4 students) and a $2,000 teacher award (1 teacher per team)

 

March

Think Before You Link Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Fri., Mar. 13, 2015, 5:00pm EST

Audience: Grades K-5

Prizing: Keeping up with kids in today’s digital landscape means staying connected to the world in which they live. Pledge to strengthen digital safety in the Think Before You Link Sweepstakes and you could win up to $10,000 for your elementary school. Special drawing just for teachers!

 

Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

Contest ends: Mon., Mar. 16, 2015

Audience: Grades 9-12

Prizing: Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. Create a video that highlights the importance of safer teen driving. Winning team receives $15,000 and the chance to work with a Discovery film crew to reshoot your video into a TV-ready PSA!

 

Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Thurs., Mar. 19, 5pm EST

Audience: Pre-K-Grade 5

Prizing: Promote active, healthy lifestyles in school and at home, by entering the Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes, brought to you by the Together Counts™ initiative. Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a $30,000 grant and a new playground. One grand prize winner will be chosen from a special drawing for Title I Schools.

 

April

The Incredible Egg Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Fri., Apr. 17, 5:00pm EST

Audience: Grades K-5

Prizing: The first place winner will receive a $5,000 cash grant for classroom resources. Second place will win $3,000 and third place will win $2,000 cash grants for classroom resources. Those who submit a photo of their classroom using Education Station resources could also win an iPad and a chance to have their photo featured in our Spring 2015 Virtual Field Trip.

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Contest ends: Tues., Apr. 21, 2015

Audience: Grades 5-8

Prizing: Ten national finalists will win a mentorship with a 3M scientist and $1,000. One grand prize winner will win $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist”.

Fit 4 the Classroom Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Thurs., Apr. 30, 2015

Audience: Grades K-5

Prizing: One grand prize winner will receive $10,000- $5,000 to support health and wellness initiatives and his/her school and an additional $5,000 for the teacher. Two runners-up will receive $2,000.

Science of Everyday Life Sweepstakes

Contest ends: Thurs., Apr. 30, 2015

Audience: Grades K-12

Prizing: Winning entrants receive a package of 3M classroom supplies. There will be one prize awarded each month through 4/30.