The Southern Arizona Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) would like to invite you to participate in the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) from April 18–24. The CCEW is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. The 2021 theme is “Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry.”
One of the highlights of the CCEW is an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. This cross-curricular activity allows students to express their creativity while learning about chemistry. It is also a great opportunity for students and their school to be recognized on both state and national level. Information about the contest as well as the previous winners can be viewed:
The attached flyer describes contest details as well as the criteria for each contest entry. All entries will be judged based upon their relevance to the annual CCEW theme, word choice and imagery, as well as colorful, creative artwork. Information about the contest will also be provided on SAZACS website.
Submit entries online at bit.ly/CCEWpoems via online forms (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12).
Please select the Southern Arizona Local Section from the pull-down menu. The deadline to submit all entries is April 25.
SAZACS will award a $25 gift certificate for the best poem in each grade category (K-2nd, 3rd -5th, 6th -8th, 9th -12th). Winners at the local section level are qualified for the national contest (national awards are $300 for first-place and $150 for second place).
To assist you with planning of the CCEW- themed activities, the American Chemical Society has prepared multiple resources for grade K-12 students, including age-appropriate activities, short videos and lesson plans.
Please help us promote this exciting event by forwarding this email and the attached flyer to all interested teachers in Southern Arizona.
If you have any questions regarding 2021 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week and/or the contest, please contact Dr. Grazyna Zreda directly.
Regards,
Dr. Grazyna Zreda
Community Event Coordinator
Southern Arizona Section ACS
PO Box 43096
Tucson, AZ 85733
gzreda@hotmail.com
Grazyna Zreda
Tanque Verde High School
4201 N. Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
520-760-0801 ext. 1116
gzreda@tanq.org
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