GEOLAB 2024

Our annual and very popular Inter-School Earth Science based project contest GEOLAB goes National.

After the highly successful Geolab 2018, Geolab 2019 and Geolab 2023- the Inter- School Earth Science based project contests, we bring to you the fourth edition of the earth science project contest - The Geolab 2024.

IMPORTANT DATES

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - 25TH NOVEMBER 2024

This is the last date for submitting only the proposal i.e. the title, school and team details . You can do this by registering online at https://cerg.org.in/geolab-2024-registration.
The project does not have to be submitted by this date.

PROJECT SUBMISSION - 20TH DECEMBER 2024

This is the last date for submitting the 3 minute video of the project. Link to upload videos will be provided to all those who have registered. All the submitted projects (videos) will be assessed by the jury to shortlist the entries for the final round.

FINAL PRESENTATION - JANUARY 2025 (DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE)

The top 10 entries or top 10% (whichever is lesser) will be invited to present their project live (online or offline mode). The online presentation event will be held in early January 2025.

WHY GEOLAB 2024?

Envision your students setting out on a journey where learning becomes an adventure and curiosity guides their path. Geolab 2024 offers them a gateway to exploration, empowerment, and growth.

Highlights of the Competition to Spark Enthusiasm!

  • Wide Participation: Geolab 2024 invites students from classes 5th to 10th and home-schooling students of ages 9 to 15 years from all over India. It’s a comprehensive event that promotes inclusivity and unites diverse age groups.
  • Teamwork Unleashed: Innovation thrives on collaboration. Through participation, your students will not only sharpen their individual skills but also develop teamwork—a crucial skill for real-world success.
  • Theory Meets Reality: Geolab 2024 extends classroom knowledge beyond textbooks. Students will apply their theoretical insights to practical scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Creativity Celebrated: From engaging Earth Science projects to inventive solutions, Geolab 2024 fosters creativity. It’s a platform where your students' ideas can truly come to life.
  • Exciting Rewards: And the best part? Your talented students and your school stand to gain exciting prizes and recognition, adding a distinguished touch to your academic achievements.

As in the previous contests, schools can take part in the competition by presenting a project based on a subject related to Earth Science and our annual theme. This year the theme is - Earth Science in Action: Solutions for a Changing World. Each school can submit more than one project proposal (brief summary) for contest.

We have two categories - The Inter school category open to school teams and an Individual category open to individuals studying in classes 5th to 10th and home schooling students of ages 9 to 15 years respectively.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Geolab  2024 has a three steps...

  1. Proposal submission
    Submit your a brief on your project (proposal) online. Last date for this submission is now extended to November 25th, 2024
  2. Project Submission
    On acceptance of the proposal,  the team will work and submit the project. The final project submission must be accompanied by a three (3) minute video on the project which is to be submitted online. Last date for submission is December 20th, 2024
  3. Final Live presentation
    The top 10 entries or top 10% (whichever is lesser) will be invited to present their project live (online mode). The online presentation event will be held in early January 2025

CONTEST GUIDELINES - COMMON

  • GeoLab 2024 Inter school project contest is based on a theme related to the field of Earth sciences encompassing subjects like Astronomy, Geography, Geology, Atmospheric sciences, Hydrosphere, Environment, etc.
  • The specific theme for the contest is " Earth Science in Action: Solutions for a Changing World"
  • The contest has two categories - Inter school (Teams) and Individuals
  • The contest is for students from 5th to 10th standard.
  • A proposal has to be submitted first.
  • A proposal is a brief summary and title of the project to be carried out. (see the registration form)
  • Qualification of entries for the contest will be based on the relevance to the subject and uniqueness of the proposed project/model.
  • Acceptance of the proposals will be made on an ongoing basis.
  • Schools / Individuals will be communicated the results within two to three days of receipt of the project proposal
  • Last date for submitting the proposal is 20th November 2024
  • The projects will be judged by a panel of Geoscientists & Educationists primarily on the relevance to the topic and other aspects like creativity, visualization, perspective and originality.
  • Other guidelines will be provided later to qualifying entries.
  • The top two/three entries will be awarded prizes and certificates of merit.
  • All other participants will be awarded digital certificates of participation.

NOTE : Projects can be prepared and submitted in all Indian Languages. However the project video should have English subtitles and also be accompanied by a brief of the project in English

INTER SCHOOL (TEAMS) CATEGORY

  • Each team should not have more than four members. Each team should have a project mentor, preferably a teacher.
  • Schools are welcome to submit more than one proposal.
  • Acceptance of the proposals will be made on an ongoing basis.
  • If more than one proposal is received  from a school, only one project will be selected from among the approved proposals. In exceptional circumstances more than one entry per school may be allowed.
  • Of the approved proposals, only one project may be accepted as the final entry per school. In exceptional circumstances more than one entry per school may be allowed. 
  • The top two/three entries will be awarded prizes and certificates of merit. All other participants will be awarded certificates of participation.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY

  • Students studying in standards 5th to 10th can take part in the competition on an individual basis. 
  • They need not be sponsored or nominated by the school.
  • Children between ages of 9 and 15 and undergoing home schooling of are also eligible to participate.
  • The individual student will have to submit a proposal
  • Prizes for the best individual projects will be awarded separately.

THEME

Earth Science in Action: Solutions for a Changing World

VENUE :

ONLINE

REGISTRATION

Participating schools / individual students can submit their entries by completing the Online form on the Registration page.

REGISTER NOW

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