This award-winning poster/art competition has been created by the Chickasaw-Shiloh RC&D Council (an affiliate of the Natural Resources Conservation Service) and by Freed-Hardeman University. The purpose of this event is to strengthen students' awareness of conservation issues and to encourage the development of future scientists. The competition is for 7th and 8th graders.
Date of competition: Friday, February 26, 2010
Registration: 8:30 AM
Event: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Box lunch provided!
Location of competition: Bader Gym - Freed-Hardeman University - Henderson, Tennessee
Two categories for competition:
- Science poster
- Recyclables as art
Science Poster Topic: "Wet(lands) and Wild(life)"
- Poster size - no larger than 24" x 36"
- A two to three page written summary explaining/supporting your idea must accompany poster
- Posters will be judged on originality of idea, visual presentation, oral presentation to judges (two to three minutes), and written summary. Other visual aids encouraged.
- Other criteria include: clarity of science concept presented, relationship of topic to Wet(lands) and Wild(life) theme, quality of work/thoroughness of research and explanations.
- DO NOT PUT NAME or SCHOOL NAME anywhere on your poster. (You will be given an entry number when you arrive.)
Recyclables as Art:
- No hazardous or combustible materials
- Must be free standing
- No larger than 5' x 6' x 6'
- Must have at least 75% recycled materials; include a list of materials used in the project.
- DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME or your SCHOOL NAME anywhere on your project. (You will be given an entry number when you arrive.)
- For design - the only limit is your imagination - extra points for using the theme
- MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
Trophies will be awarded to the top 5 places in each category.
Cash prizes of $100, $60, and $40 will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.
Mail-In Registration: Print form and mail to:
Conservation Nation
c/o USDA-NRCS
Chickasaw Shiloh RC&D Office
235 Oil Well Road
Jackson, TN 38305
Space is limited, so register early! Deadline for registration is February 5, 2010 - or until a maximum of 175 students register. If you have any questions or want more details about this event, please contact us at 731-668-7770, extension 100 or e-mail at
chris.moyers@tn.usda.gov or
ldavis@fhu.edu.