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Calendar Contest Rules
  


Students, grades K - 8, must illustrate one of the following concepts in a poster:


 Economic Wants

Producers and Consumers

Specialization

Goods and Services

Opportunity Cost 

Human Resources 

 

Posters must be original entries drawn horizontally on 8½ by 11 inch white paper.


  • Entries must be in color. Any coloring medium (crayon, water color) may be used.

 

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    Entries must be 2-dimensional. (No macaroni, please.)

 

  • The economic concept illustrated must be written legibly at the top center of the page. All text must be spelled correctly. "Double" concepts must both be illustrated. (ex. Goods and Services).

 
 
Each student is limited to one entry for this contest.

  • The entry form should be taped to the back of each entry.

 

  • Entries should not be stapled or paper-clipped.

 

  • Entries must not be folded.

 

  • Entries that do not follow the contest rules will not be considered. 
 
 
Prizes

Twelve (12) winners will receive a $50 savings bond. Entries will be judged on accuracy of content, artistic excellence, geographic and grade level distribution. Judges' decision is final. Winning posters will be published in the 2010 Calendar. 
 
Deadline

Entries will become the property of HCEE and may be used for promotional purposes. They will not be returned. Teachers must submit all entries for their class together, and entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2009. Mail to: HCEE, 1136 Union Mall, Suite 310, Honolulu, HI 96813
 
 
Sample Posters