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Chemistry Poster Contest Gets Big Reaction
A poster contest asking students to show the many faces of chemistry is getting a good reaction from kindergartners to 12th graders across the nation.
The students are asked to consider how science and chemistry are used by people in different careers.
Some examples might include:
• Photographer-chemistry's role in developing film and making prints;
• Artist-The chemistry of the materials used to paint, draw or sculpt;
• Veterinarian-Understanding what medicines can be given to pets;
• Crime Scene Investigator: Investigating crimes with chemical tests.
The contest is sponsored by the American Chemical Society celebrating the 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week. There will be prizes in each of the following categories: K-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-8th and 9th-12th. The first-place prize is $250 and second-place is $150. There are also prizes for the teachers of winning students.
Contest Rules
All entries must be original works without aid from others and posters must be no larger than 14 by 22 inches. Entries must be hand-drawn, using crayons, paint, colored pencils or markers.
For further contest rules, visit www.chemistry.org/ncw2007.
Judging
Entries will be evaluated based on Artistic Merit (use of color, quality of drawing, poster design and layout); Poster Message (should be fun, motivational and inspire students to pursue a career in chemistry); Originality and Creativity; and Neatness.
The American Chemical Society is the world's largest scientific society, with a membership of more than 160,000 chemists and chemical engineers.
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To learn more about the contest, contact the American Chemical Society at (800) 227-5558, ext. 6097. Many students will be brushing up painting skills by creating a poster to inspire a career in chemistry.
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