Students Recycling Costume and Poster Contest

Earth-friendly competition for 3^rd and 4^th graders

at the 38^th anniversary celebration of Earth Day

 Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

 Prizes provided by the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition

 When:  Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to Dark

Where:  Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, Ohio     Contest Time: To Be Determined

With Earth Day 2008 quickly approaching we would like to introduce area students to the

 benefits of recycling in a way that would be fun for the entire class.  This contest is open

 to third and fourth grade students from area schools as an enjoyable and educational way

to  involve these young ecologists in  Earth Day’s 38^th Anniversary celebration.

Third and Fourth Grade Recycling Costume and Poster Contest Objective:

• Create a wearable costume made entirely from recycled materials
• Submit an 11x14 or larger poster showing a drawing of the costume and a list of the different

            types of  recycled/reused items applied to the costume.

• Select three students from your class to 1.) Wear the Costume, 2.) Hold the Poster, 3.) Explain both the costume and the poster to judges, on stage*, for the chance to earn cash prizes
• First Place:  $100
• Second Place:  $75
• Third Place:  $50

*TEACHER OR AUTHORIZED ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY THE STUDENTS TO THE STAGE AREA

Judging Criteria:

• Recycled materials used for the costume must be collected by class members
• The concept/design must be conceived by the students.
• Costumes may be made of any combination of recycled materials such as newsprint, cardboard, plastic bottles, caps, cardboard egg carton, cans, paper bags, label printer spools, magazines, etc.
• NO GLASS OR ITEMS THAT CAN SPLINTER OR SHATTER CAN BE USED
• Judges will consider how many types of recycled items were used
• You may use tape, glue, paste, thread, etc. as needed to bind the recycled materials together
• Costumed students should not be on stilts or raised cans in the interest of safety

Registration:

• Fill out and return this attached registration form as soon as possible.  Be sure to include:
• Complete mailing address of the school
• School phone number,  including area code and fax number
• Name of the Science or Classroom Teacher
• One entry per grade from each school will be permitted
• Send or fax your registration ASAP - participation will be determined on a first come basis
• Should you be chosen as one of  the contestants,  you will receive further information with  additional details about the contest as well as a map
• Click here for the registration Page

 For information call Marycarol at the U.S. EPA Public Affairs office, 513-569-7377 or fax 513-569-7770

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