Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Commonwealth Essay Competition 2010

And another one... ;)

Commonwealth theme for the year - Science, Technology and Society.

Topics
1. What technological invention(s) would most improve life in your community?
2. The mad scientist.
3. What positive steps can you or I start to take to tackle climate change?
4. The day the computer started misbehaving.
5. "Science never solves a problem without creating ten more." (George Bernard Shaw)
6. An adventure in space.
7. What is knowledge? Who owns it? How can it best be taught or transmitted?
8. A 'eureka' moment.
9. Is your generation wiser than your grandparents' generation?
10. Welcome to my Utopia!

Deadline
1 May 2010

Categories
Class A - 16-18 years (Born 2 May 1991 – 1st May 1994). Word count 1400-1750
Class B - 14-15 years (Born 2 May 1994 – 1st May 1996). Word count 1200-1500
Class C - 12-13 years (Born 2 May 1996 – 1st May 1998). Word count 500-700
Class D - Under 12 years (Born after 2nd May 1998). Word count 300-600

Applications for the competition can be done (here).

Have a GREAT day, you all :D

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1 comment:

  1. Does that mean that we can hand in the essays on the 1st of May itself? o.O

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