To celebrate Earth Week, the ACS and the North Jersey Section (NJACS) conduct an Illustrated Poetry contest each year for kids K-12.
(Past Events)
Apr 17-23, 2022 — Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2022
The Buzz about Bugs: insect chemistry
An Online Outreach Event in 2022 by NJACS
Science Teams from local colleges, high schools, and middle schools are invited to join us to celebrate Earth Week by presenting demos and/or hands-on activities online for all ages related to
Participants are encouraged to be creative to develop activities that showcase the multi-disciplinary nature of science and technology.
To participate in this event simply create video recordings of your activity(s) and post on YouTube by April 23, 2022.
Email the YouTube link to mitachaki@gmail.com.
Best activity(s) will be recognized with People’s Choice Award(s) and certificate(s).
Please read & circulate [ this PDF flyer ]
Please consult [ this PDF document ] for contest & safety guidelines.
Questions or Comments? Contact Mita Chaki mitachaki@gmail.com.
(Past Events)
Apr 18-24, 2021 — Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2021
An Online Outreach Event in 2021 by NJACS
Science Teams from local colleges, high schools, and middle schools are invited to join us to celebrate Earth Week by presenting demos and/or hands-on activities online for all ages related to
“Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry”
Submitted Videos
Best activity(s) will be recognized with (a) People’s Choice Award(s) and certificate(s)
Please consult guidelines in [ this PDF document ] to develop activities.
Questions or Comments? Contact Mita Chaki mitachaki@gmail.com.
(Past Events)
Apr 19, 2018 — Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2018
2018 Illustrated Poem Contest
This year the the American Chemical Society (ACS) is expanding Earth Day into Earth Week! The NORTH JERSEY SECTION of the ACS is again sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. Send ONLY your top 3 winners in each grade category:
Categories:
Contest Deadline: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
Prizes for Teacher and Student in each grade category:
Send to: NJACS Office, c/o Bettyann Howson, 49 Pippins Way, Morris Township, NJ 07960
Winners of the NORTH JERSEY SECTION Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the ACS National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!
- Flyer with Contest Details & Rules
[ pdf ] - Contest Entry Form
[ pdf | docx ] - Earth Week at ACS
Questions or Comments? Contact Bobbi Gorman rosellerams@yahoo.com.
(Past Events)
Apr 26, 2017 — Chemists Celebrate Earth Day 2017
2017 Illustrated Poem Contest
The NORTH JERSEY SECTION of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. Send ONLY your top 3 winners in each grade category:
Categories:
Contest Deadline: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017
Prizes for Teacher and Student in each grade category:
Send to: NJACS Office, c/o Bettyann Howson, 49 Pippins Way, Morris Township, NJ 07960
Winners of the NORTH JERSEY SECTION Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the ACS National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!
Further information
Questions or Comments? Contact Bobbi Gorman rosellerams@yahoo.com.
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