Contests, Competitions, and Quizzes

There are many local and national contests and competitions that homeschoolers can enter. Online quizzes are a good way to brush up or learn something new.

Art Competitions

Check out the listings at Buzzle.com.

Arbor Day National Poster Competition

Poster competition for fifth-graders on the subject Trees are Terrific ... Inside and Out. Free lesson plans and materials

Math Competitions

Online Math League

• Age Range: Grades 2 - 12
• Deadline: Three contests per year: November, January, March
• Online Math League information includes sample tests.
• Brief Description: Develops problem-solving abilities through the use of higher-level and multi-step questions. Individuals can register for $25, covering three contests.

Playwriting Competitions

Write a Play! NYC

• Age Range: three categories: elementary, middle, and high school
• Deadline: not yet announced for 2008
• Competition information
• Brief Description: Write a play. All entrants receive a Certificate of Merit, a written evaluation of the play, and an invitation to the annual Awards Ceremony.

Poetry Competitions

Paws for Poetry

• Age Range: 7 - 12, resident of NYC's five boroughs
• Deadline: 31 March 2008.
• Competition information
• Brief Description: Write a poem about your favorite animal friend.

Other Poetry Competitions

• Bronx Zoo Poetry Safari Contest 2007: Hear and see the winners
• List of Poetry Competitions
• Poetry Contests for various grades

Science Competitions

Check out Science Buddies for science fair ideas and such useful information as how to find a mentor.

Exploravision

• Age Range: K - 12, attending a public, private or home school in the U.S., Canada, or U.S. Territories.
• Deadline: 29 January 2008.
• Exploravision information
• Brief Description: Encourages students to combine their imagination with their knowledge of science and technology to explore visions of the future.

Online Science League

• Age Range: Grades 3 - 8
• Deadline: Three contests per year: November, January, March
• Online Science League information includes sample tests.
• Brief Description: Dedicated to helping students learn to love science . Individuals can register for $25, covering three contests.

Social Studies Competitions

Online Social Studies League

• Age Range: Grades 2 - 12
• Deadline: Three contests per year: November, January, March
• Online Social Studies League information includes sample tests.
• Brief Description: Dedicated to helping students learn to love social studies. Individuals can register for $25, covering three contests.

Websites listing competitions and quizzes

• A to Z's contests page
• Grandma Jam's contests page
• Quiz Tree - free online quizzes in many subjects.