Mapping the Americas

Hawaii Geographic Alliance
Geography Awareness Week 2008 Postcard Contest

PRIZES: Winners (one winner per category) will receive:

K-1

National Geographic Our World, A ChildŐs First Picture Atlas

2-3

National Geographic BeginnerŐs World Atlas, Updated Edition.

4-5

National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers, Revised & Expanded Edition

6-8

National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, Revised & Expanded Edition

9-12

College Atlas of the World, Wiley and NGS

All entries become property of HGA. The winning postcards will be placed on the HGA website.

POSTCARD SHOULD:                                               

1.     Include an illustration that represents Mapping the Americas.  (For example; you may include: cultural characteristics; physical landscapes; celebrations; people; daily living; or, you may create a map to show different aspects of the Americas.). The illustration should be done in color (using felt pens, crayons, etc.) on the top half of 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. No computer art allowed.
(Note to K-1 teachers: Students may use the entire 8 1/2" x 11" paper for the picture. Attach a separate sheet with the explanation and student information.)

2.     Include a short description for your illustration. (25-50 words)

(Note to K-1 teachers: Dictation for explanation will be accepted...minimum of 10 words.)

3.     The postcards will be judged on the quality of the work and how well the illustration and description convey the theme:  Mapping the Americas.

POSTCARD FORMAT:

1.     Divide 8 1/2" x 11" white paper in half, crosswise

2.     Draw picture on top half and type (or write legibly) explanation on bottom half

3.     Write name, school, school's address, grade, and teacher's name on the bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example

 

postcard example

 

ATTENTION TEACHERS:

Postcards will be judged in five categories: One postcard from each category will be selected. Contest for Hawaii residents only.

Grades K-1

Grades 2-3

Grades 4-5

Grades 6 -8

Grades 9 - 12

In a clasped envelope (Do Not Fold), send entries postmarked no later than

December 6, 2008 to:

Hawaii Geographic Alliance
UH-Manoa, Department of Geography
2424 Maile Way, Saunders Hall 408
Honolulu, HI 96822.

All questions should be referred to the Hawaii Geographic Alliance                                     E-mail: uhgeohga@hawaii.edu

 

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