Name:__________________________________
Homeroom: __________________
“Backyard Adventures: Exploring the Trees in Your Backyard”
Conservation Poster Contest
Task –
Create a poster that persuades others to take action toward good forestry conservation practices.
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Your artwork must convey a message at a glance
You may use multiple resources to gather ideas for your poster, including the informational newspaper packet
Rules:
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8 ½ x 11 inch paper
3-D is not accepted
Due Date –
Your final poster is
due Tuesday, November 15th.
Helpful hints for creating a great poster –
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Consider an area of forestry conservation that is important to you, your family, and your community – think of
your backyard
Draw from your personal interests and experiences
Be creative and original. Do not copy someone’s original words and ideas.
Rubric –
Forestry Conservation Poster Rubric
Purpose/Audience
Appropriate communication style to reach audience, establishes and
maintains a purpose, holds to subject in community, theme clearly
conveyed at a message
Composition/Creativity/Craftsmanship
Layout, originality, and quality work, such as neatness.
Language/Correctness
Word choice, usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization
Total Points
____ / 50
____ / 30
____ / 20
My Slogan:
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My Sketch:
This is only a rough draft – using only a pencil draw what you want your final poster to look like. Include your slogan.
Raise your hand when you’re finished and ready to begin your
final poster.
Teacher Initials: _________