2012 Saris Fifth Grade Poster Contest

The Iowa Safe Routes to School Resource Center is serving as state coordinator for Iowa in Saris Cycling Group's Fifth Grade National Poster Contest.  Any and all fifth grade students are encouraged to participate by creating an original design poster with the theme "Bicycling takes me places."  Prize will be awarded to the top 3 entrants from each state, 1 poster from each state will then be submitted for the national contest.  The national winner will receive an all expenses paid trip for 2 to the 2013 National Bike Summit in Washington DC, and their school will receive a bike parking system and interactive software to log student's rides and implement an incentive program. Submit entries to Nick Sobocinski at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition by March 1st. P.O. Box 5562, Coralville, IA 52241.

Note: only 1 poster can be submitted per school, we suggest having students vote on which poster is submitted if there are multiple entrants per school.

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Fifth Grade National Poster Contest

"Bicycling takes me places"

With spring around the corner it is a great opportunity to get our fifth grade students thinking about the bicycle as a way of getting places (for fun or for transportation).

 

Ask each student to create a poster that reveals his or her understanding of the many different values of bicycling (it is fun, healthy and green). Students should make sure their poster follows the contest rules by using the checklist below. The winners will be selected by a panel of individuals from the Bicycling Industry.

Contest Rules

1.     Only one winner from each school will be eligible to compete in the State contest.

2.     Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently in the fifth grade. A student may enter the contest only once.

3.     The student's first and last name must be written or signed in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster.

4.     Design:

a.     Poster may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint.

b.     Collages are not acceptable. (Do not glue anything on your poster).

c.     Computer or photo generated art and/or printing is not acceptable.

d.     Entries should not display the names of commercial products, companies or organizations.

5.     Entry must be no smaller than 8½ x 11" and no larger than 14 x 18".

6.     Entry must be done on paper that will allow for duplication, display and framing.

7.     The poster must be related to the contest theme in some way. The theme "Bicycling takes me places." must be on the poster. All words must be spelled correctly.

8.     Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed or folded. Poster may be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube.

9.     Submit entry by March 1st to your state coordinator.

10.   A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the winning poster.

Prizes:

One National Winner

In addition to a bike, light and a helmet one National winner will receive a three day/two night trip for two (parent or guardian and child) to Washington DC during the 2013 National Bike Summit (airfare and lodging included).

Description: Washington DC

National winning school will receive bike parking for 20 bikes and The Hub System. The Hub is an active transportation tracking system. The Hub makes it easy, fun, and educational for a school to implement a walking & biking incentive program. Hardware, technology and a web-site gives students an easy way to count their trips; a place to watch the total participation of students; and a piece of cake way to administer the incentives to give to students.

Description: The Hub

thehub.saris.com

Contest Coordinator will receive $250

State Winners

Each state will have the following winners:

First Place

• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Light

Second Place

• Helmet
• Light

Third Place

• Helmet

 

As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:

·         Designing a product in light of information given.

·         Explore the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging issues.

·         How to act on personal and social issues, develop decision-making skills, and provide them with a foundation on which to base decisions they will face as citizens.
 

Resources for teachers:

www.saferoutesinfo.org 
www.bikeleague.org
 
www.peopleforbikes.org 
www.bikesbelong.org

Submit entry by March 1st. We will accept one poster per school. Please send the winning poster to your state contest coordinator. Find your coordinator here or contact Heather Fortune athfortune@saris.com.

 

Event Sponsors

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