Program Details
The aim of the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) Center for Air Toxic Metals® (CATM®) Environmental Footprint Awareness Program is to point to a number of ways that potential damage to our environment can be reduced. We are inviting students to get involved! Put your best foot forward, and develop your ideas to help us promote awareness about protecting the environment.
T-Shirt Contest!
Create a t-shirt design with a picture and slogan of your choice that illustrates or portrays the concept of reducing your environmental footprint. The winning t-shirt will be displayed at your school as well as at high-profile locations throughout the community, including the University of North Dakota. A press release and photo about the winning class and design will be submitted to the Grand Forks Herald.
Designs are due to the EERC by March 14, 2008.
The Theme
To achieve a more environmentally healthy world by promoting environmental responsibility, conservation of resources, energy efficiency, and increased reliance on renewable energy sources.
Criteria for Judging
Designs will be judged on the following criteria:
- True to the theme
- Originality
- Cleverness of slogan
- Design/artistic ability
- Persuasiveness/impact
- Overall impression
Contest Rules
- This contest is open to the middle schools in the greater Grand Forks area.
- Classes in Grades 6-8 are eligible.
- Create your design and slogan on your choice of medium.
- The design must be no larger than 11" x 14".
- Each class may pick one finalist to submit.
- Designs can be submitted to the EERC via mail or can be dropped off to this address:
15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018
Prizes
- The winning design will be applied to t-shirts.
- Each member of the winning class will receive a t-shirt with the design.
- The entire winning class will receive a pizza party before the end of the school year, which will include pizza, pop and, of course, fun!
EERC Support Provided
As a part of this program, the EERC will provide necessary resources to your class to enhance your
environmental curriculum, provide awareness on the environmental footprint concept, and help you generate
ideas for your t-shirt design:
- Reference materials and handouts.
- A list of online links to help generate ideas.
- If requested, a speaker from the EERC will visit your school to present the concepts of this program.
