First Place:  $100
Second Place:  $75
Third Place:  $50

Want to introduce your students to the benefits of recycling in a way that would be fun for the entire class.  This contest is open to all  third and fourth grade students from area schools as an enjoyable and educational way to involve these young ecologists in Earth Day.

 Third and Fourth Grade Recycling Costume and Poster Contest Objective:

• Create a wearable costume made entirely from recycled materials
• Submit an 11x14 or larger poster showing a drawing of the costume and a list of the different types of  recycled/reused items applied to the costume.
• Select three students from your class to 1.) Wear the Costume, 2.) Hold the Poster, 3.) Explain both the costume and the poster to judges, on stage*, for the chance to earn cash prizes

*TEACHER OR AUTHORIZED ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY THE STUDENTS TO THE STAGE AREA

Judging Criteria:

• Recycled materials used for the costume must be collected by class members
• The concept/design must be conceived by the students.
• Costumes may be made of any combination of recycled materials such as newsprint, cardboard, plastic bottles, caps, cardboard egg carton, cans, paper bags, label printer spools, magazines, etc.
• NO GLASS OR ITEMS THAT CAN SPLINTER OR SHATTER CAN BE USED
• Judges will consider how many types of recycled items were used
• You may use tape, glue, paste, thread, etc. as needed to bind the recycled materials together
• Costumed students should not be on stilts or raised cans in the interest of safety

Registration:

• Fill out and return this attached registration form as soon as possible.  Be sure to include:
  • Complete mailing address of the school
  • School phone number,  including area code and fax number
  • Name of the Science or Classroom Teacher
• One entry per grade from each school will be permitted
• Send or fax your registration ASAP - participation will be determined on a first come basis

Should you be chosen as one of  the contestants,  you will receive further information with  additional details about the contest as well as a map

Click here for the registration form

For information contact Marycarol, 513-569-7377 Knapp.marycarol@epamail.epa.gov , fax 513-569-7770