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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to kick off Earth Week. Throughout the world events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Established in 1970, Earth Day / Week events are now conducted in more than 193 countries.
To celebrate Earth Week, the ACS and the North Jersey Section (NJACS) conduct a Poem & Poster contest each year for kids K-12.
“Chemistry Helps Feed the World”
To celebrate Earth Week, the ACS and the North Jersey Section (NJACS) conduct a Poem & Poster contest each year for kids K-12.
(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.