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Do you think you can draw the best "s-t-e-m" doodle? Create the most impressive blanket fort of all time? Answer the toughest science question out there?

If so, AO Discover! competitions are for you!

For Summer 2020, we are hosting fun weekly competitions for students of all ages (PreK–12th grade). See below for our final competition!

Discover MATHEMATICS! LONGEST PIECE OF PAPER COMPETITION — Submit by August 21!

Description

For our final competition this summer, we are diving into the world of mathematics!

The challenge is simple: using only one piece of paper (8.5”x11”), make the longest paper chain possible!

Post a picture of your student’s paper chain beside a measuring device (a ruler, tape measure, yardstick, etc.) and tell us how long it is!

Specific Instructions

• Students may use only one sheet of paper (plus glue, tape, and/or other adhesives) to construct their paper chain.
• Students may use copy paper or construction paper, but it must measure 8.5"x11".
• One submission per student.
• Parents Or Guardians must post the submission, not the student.
• Please do not include an image of the student in the submission.​
• Submit all entries by August 21, 11:59 PM (CST)

Age Categories

• PreK
• K–2nd grade
• 3rd–5th grade
• 6th–8th grade
• 9th–12th grade

We will select one winner per age group.

Judging Criteria

• Length of Paper Chain: The longest paper chain in each age category will win! Should there be a tie, we will use our previous judging criteria (creativity, effort, and overall presentation) as a tiebreaker.

PRIZEs!

• We will select one winner per age group.
• Winners will receive a $5 gift card to Tigertown Chick-Fil-A! (Redeemable in Opelika)
• Winners will also receive A Special Spotlight on our social media!

How to Submit: Deadline August 21, 11:59 PM (CST)

1. Post a picture of your student's paper chain (and measuring device) to Facebook (Not Instagram).*
2. Please include the measurement in the post (such as, "36 inches long").
3. Tag AO Discover!
4. Use the hashtags #AODiscoverCompetition AND #DiscoverMypaperchain
5. Include the student’s first name (only) and age category (PreK, 6th-8th, etc.) in the post description.
6. Search using the #Discovermypaperchain hashtag and enjoy seeing everyone's creativity!

​NOTES
*ONE PARENT CAN SUBMIT FOR MULTIPLE Students.
*WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO POST ON YOUR FACEBOOK STORY, BUT WE WILL ONLY JUDGE SUBMISSIONS THAT ARE REGULAR POSTS.
*DUE TO VISIBILITY ISSUES AND PRIVACY SETTINGS, WE ARE NOW ONLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS THROUGH FACEBOOK (NOT INSTAGRAM).

Check your post's visibility settings

​IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE FACEBOOK POST IS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. IF YOUR POSTS ARE ONLY VISIBLE TO FRIENDS, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO VIEW YOUR ENTRY. TO MAKE YOUR POST VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
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• ON THE FACEBOOK WEBPAGE: SELECT THE DROP-DOWN BOX DIRECTLY UNDER YOUR NAME AND SELECT "PUBLIC."
• OR: ON THE FACEBOOK APP: CLICK THE THREE DOTS NEXT TO THE POST, SELECT "EDIT PRIVACY," AND SELECT "PUBLIC."

CHANGING THE POST'S SETTINGS WILL ONLY CHANGE THE VISIBILITY OF THAT POST AND WILL RETAIN YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS FOR YOUR OVERALL ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KMARTIN@AODISCOVER.ORG!

Make sure your post is visible to the public!

Please ensure your post settings are set to "Public." Otherwise, we may not see your entry!

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ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• ​One winner per age category.
• ONE SUBMISSION PER PARTICIPANT.
• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. (PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN SUBMIT FOR MULTIPLE STUDENTS.)
• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTED TO FACEBOOK (NOT INSTAGRAM).
• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST TAG AO DISCOVER!
• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST USE THE #AODISCOVERCOMPETITIONS HASHTAG AND the COMPETITION-SPECIFIC HASHTAG, #DISCOVERMYpaperchain.
• ANY STUDENT FROM PREK–12TH GRADE CAN PARTICIPATE, FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE UNITED STATES, ALTHOUGH PRIZES ARE SPECIFIC TO THE AUBURN–OPELIKA AREA.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in AO Discover!'s summer competitions! We loveD seeing your creativity!


YOU CAN VIEW THE SUMMER 2020 COMPETITION SHOWCASE HERE!

Summer 2020 Competition Showcase