Fairchild Challenge Blog
The Fairchild Challenge is a free, multidisciplinary, standards-based environmental education outreach program designed to give high school and middle school students an opportunity to creatively shine. By appealing to their innate sense of curiosity about the world around them, the Challenge invites students to investigate the thorniest environmental issues, devise imaginative and effective responses to these issues, and take action to address them. Get the latest program updates here on our blog!
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Jan 312017Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #4
Have you ever heard environmental news that made you stop and think, feel concern or get inspired? The Fairchild Challenge at Phipps has just the right challenge for you! Phipps wants you to find an article on a current...
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Dec 282016Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #3
This wouldn’t be the Fairchild Challenge at Phipps if we didn’t involve plants! Prepare to be amazed by Challenge #3. This challenge is for both the artist and the scientist, so feel free to team up for a strong duo....
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Dec 022016Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #2 Winners Announced!
Thank you to the many schools that submitted an entry for Challenge #2, “Eco-App.” Smartphone applications give us access to a wealth of information at our fingertips, but screen time can take away time spent...
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Nov 022016Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #1 Winners Announced!
Thank you to the many schools that submitted an entry for Challenge #1. We hope that you enjoyed walking in the woods and pulling inspiration from your surroundings as we have enjoyed viewing your work. All of the judges...
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Oct 212016Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #2
Challenge #2: "Eco App" The Fairchild Challenge is officially in full swing at Phipps! Next week our panelists will be surveying the enchanting and beautifully creative first entries so now is the time for students and teachers to...
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Sep 2920162016 Eco-Challenge Recap
What bright, thoughtful, innovative youth we have here in Pittsburgh! We just concluded a very exciting and successful Eco-Challenge to kick off to the 2016 – 2017 Fairchild Challenge. Visiting students got to participate in...
