Grants and Contests(2)

K-5 math teachers can apply for Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Each grant is up to $6,000. Deadline: Nov. 4, 2005

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Fujifilm offer Environmental Excellence Awards to students and teachers working to protect and preserve the environment. Prizes include cash awards, trips to SeaWorld Orlando, and Fuji cameras. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2005

Aerospace Education Foundation Educator Grants, sponsored by the Aerospace Education Foundation, award grants of up to $250 to K-12 teachers to encourage the development of innovative aerospace activities. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2005

National Education Association and Youth Service America invite individuals or groups ages 21 or younger to apply for Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants. Twenty awards of $500 each will be made. Deadline: Nov. 21, 2005

Teachers and students are eligible to enter the World of Escher's Tessellation Contest. Entries may be computer-generated. Prizes from the online store include T-shirts, calendars, posters, and books. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2005