Create a poster that shows how you can help save energy around your house (for instance, turning off a light or TV when you’re not using it). Use your imagination and show what you’ve learned about saving energy!

• Posters must be between 11″ x 17″ and 18″ x 24″ in size
• There is no restriction on tools used (crayons, watercolor, markers, pastels, etc.)

Write two limericks about different ways you can save energy! A limerick is a funny poem that consists of five lines: Lines 1, 2, and 5 have nine syllables and the last words of each line must rhyme, while lines 3 and 4 have six syllables and the last words of each line must rhyme. Your first limerick should be about saving energy in your home, and the second should be about saving energy at school.

• Provide two limericks on one 8.5″ x 11″ page
• Entries must be typed

Create the design and messaging for an outdoor billboard that promotes saving energy to your community. Create the imaging and words that will influence your community to improve their energy-consuming habits. In 150 words or less, explain how your billboard promotes saving energy.

• Billboard creative must be created on 11″ x 17″
• 150 words or less explanation must be typed and double-spaced
• There is no restriction on tools used (crayons, watercolor, markers, pastels, etc.)

Create an Energy-Saving Superhero and in 150 words or less, explain how your character promotes saving energy. Please create the image of your character on 11″ x 17″ paper and use 8.5″ x 11″ paper for the 150-word or less explanation.

• Posters must be 11″ x 17″
• The 150-word or less explanation must be typed and double-spaced. Please adhere to the word limit
• There is no restriction on tools used (crayons, watercolor, markers, pastels, etc.)

Write a letter to your parent(s) or guardian(s), challenging them to change their energy habits and become more energy efficient. Bring up topics such as energy conservation (for example, turning off the lights) and using energy-efficient technologies like LED bulbs.

• Entries must be 500 words or less, double-spaced, and typed

Create a three-celled, image-based comic strip that represents energy efficiency and shows the “main character” saving energy.

• Comic strips can be hand drawn or digitally created and printed on an 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 X 14 sheet of copy paper
• Comic content must be relevant to saving energy and applying knowledge that they have been learning in school about different kinds of energy. This is a more open assignment but still, students have to focus on the energy aspect of the comic. We will be focusing on the content more than the artwork
• Comics have to contain three or more cells and three or more drawn/sketched ideas or images
• No restrictions on tools used; can be digitally created or hand drawn with colored pencils, pencils, or crayons

Students are asked to write (3) three social media posts as if they are part of the marketing team for eesmarts. The posts will consist of tips to save energy and associated images and hashtags should be included.

• Must be typed on an 8.5″ x 11″ paper sheet
• Relevant image regarding the post (if they are not able to get a printed picture they can draw it)
• The posts must showcase three different topics about saving energy
• Must be 280 characters or less per post

Produce a persuasive image, in words or pictures, that advocates for an energy topic. Write a short poem (125 words or less), draw a cartoon strip (12 cells or less), on energy efficiency, an alternate energy source, or environmental concern. Picture yourself meeting with a friend whose attitude on the issue you wish to change to match your opinion. Entries will be evaluated based on scientific validity and concise and convincing imagery. Every word counts; remember that a picture is worth a thousand words. Prizes will be awarded between grades 9 – 10 and 11 – 12.

• A 125-word poem must be typed and double-spaced