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The Young Naturalist Awards is a research-based science competition for students in grades 7-12 to promote participation and communication in science.

Announcements
Entries may be submitted digitally from February 1, 2012 to March 9, 2012. Look for more information soon!

2012 Judging Rubric
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2012 Poster
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YNA and STEM
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Supported by Alcoa Foundation
2010 Winning Essays
Previous Winning Essays

YNAslideshow NEW Young Naturalists in Action Video
Learn more about the Young Naturalist Awards and how you or your students can conduct your own investigations in the natural world.

FOR STUDENTS
FOR EDUCATORS
2012 Contest Deadline is March 9, 2012.
Contest Guidelines
  1. Select A Project
    Scientific discovery begins with a question.

  2. Read The Rules
    Learn about how to prepare your entry for submission.

  3. Submit Your Entry
    Get ready to send your entry to the contest!