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

K/1 - 12" globe

2/3 - 12" globe

4/5 - Atlas of North America

6-8 - Atlas of North America

9-12 - Atlas of North America

1. Include an illustration that represents a place in the world where you would really like to live. 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 as listed in part "c" of Format Directions for Postcard.)
2. Include a short response to the following geographic questions (25-50 words) :
   1. Where do you want to live?
   2. Why do you want to live there?
   3. What features or unique characteristics lure you to this place? (Examples of features are: weather, terrain, bodies of water, mountains, museums, recreational facilities, city life, diversity of people)
   (Note to K-1 teachers: Dictation for explanation will be accepted...minimum of 10 words.)

POSTCARD FORMAT:

1. Divide 8 1/2" x 11" white paper (eg. xerox type) 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

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

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

All questions should be referred to Mary Frances Higuchi. Phone: (808) 956-7698
Fax: (808) 956-3512 E-mail: uhgeohga@hawaii.edu