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Forests For People More Than You Can Imagine! Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 2011 Poster Contest Theme Why are forests important? Forest products at your school Forest products in your community What kind of food do we get from trees? 2011 Poster Contest Theme Forests for People Focusing on our connection with and dependence on trees. 2011 Categories Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Computer Generated – original graphics Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Timeline •Contest starts: March 21st •Classroom winners forwarded by April 29th (Arbor Day) •Winners announced in May Steps to follow when making a poster Any media may be used to create a flat or twodimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Poster size must be 8.5" x 11“. If possible, use the back of previously used paper What makes a good Poster? Attracts attention Is simple and clear Uses colors and white space to get and hold attention Letters are large enough to be easily read Tips to Remember Use the theme as your title: Forest for People Use a combination of illustrations and words Be as neat as you can Tips to remember Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective More tips to remember Don’t use too many words Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Depending on design leave white space on the poster Make sure the poster is balanced Tips to remember Choose colors carefully. Note the following general guidelines: - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Blue is cool, melancholy - Purple is considered royal, rich - Green is fresh, young, or growing - White means clean, and neat -Red attracts the eye, is high energy - Orange attracts the eye Posters will be judged on: Conservation message—50 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Originality—10 percent and Universal appeal—10 percent. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb For More Information Contact: Linda Pettit Environmental Education Specialist Franklin Soil and Water 614-486-9613 [email protected]