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

1. Include an illustration that represents how you are connected to the rest of the world. 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 descriptiion to your illustration using the geographic questions as a guide. (25-50 words) :
   • How are you connected to the rest of the world?
   • How did people communicate over distance in the days before electronic communication?
   • What technologies help us to connect to the world?
   • How have present technologies affected the way we communicate with others?
   • How have these technological improvements affected the concept of distance?

   (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

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

Hawaii Geographic Alliance
UH-Manoa, Department of Geography
2424 Maile Way, SSB 408
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