Contest for Math Students

Teacher Tube is a 2009 World Math Day Video Challenge. Go to Teacher Tube for more information.

Here are the basics from their web site:

"Lights, Camera, Action!

Are you looking for the ultimate class project? Now your students can show off their creative abilities and talents online in the World Math Day Video Challenge!

Move over American Idol! In anticipation of World Math Day on March 4th, students from across the country are competing in this year’s World Math Day Video Challenge. While the contest is open to only U.S. classes, students and teachers from all over the world will have a chance to vote for their favorite videos!

The World Math Day Video Challenge is free and open to all U.S. students. Does your class have what it takes?"

How to Play

1. Just record a two to three minute video highlighting how your students are preparing for World Math Day. Be creative. Tell your story with a song, cheer, rap, or narrative.

2. Then upload your video to www.teachertube.com/worldmathday where it can be voted on by fellow teachers, students, and parents. Teachers can register for free at TeacherTube.com (only registered teachers can upload videos).

Rules

1. Video must be 2 to 3 minutes in length.
2. Video must demonstrate how your students are preparing for World Math Day.
3. Video and audio content must be suitable for all audiences.
4. Video can include puppets, graphics, music, and voice-over.
5. Only one class per school will be eligible for first prize.

Good luck and hope one of your students win.

Jim