Educator's Corner

STATE-FISH ART Contest

***Remember 9"x12" is now the ENTRY SIZE ***

Wildlife Forever's STATE-FISH ART Contest is an exciting, multimedia education program designed to increase awareness of and respect for aquatic resources. Interdisciplinary in nature, the program uses art as a springboard into the watery world of fish.

The full information for STATE-FISH ART can be downloaded FREE OR

Each year we present an EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD ... you can be next!

There are two primary components:

THE LESSON PLAN - FISH ON!

has been written for educators teaching grades four through twelve. The lesson plan includes extensive background information, procedure and assessment options, extension activities, student worksheets, quiz questions, sample compositions, and a thorough glossary. A unique species identification section includes a profile of each state-fish, containing a beautifully illustrated physical description, reproductive and feeding behaviors, and habitat requirements.

THE STATE-FISH ART CONTEST ~

Students use their newly acquired knowledge to create a learning portfolio, which includes an original state-fish art illustration and a one-page essay about their chosen state-fish.

All First Place state winners, their families and teachers are invited to attend the annual State-Fish Art EXPO for a fun-filled weekend including an exciting Awards Ceremony. All the artists are recognized individually on stage to receive their award and prizes...including a fishing rod & reel!

CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTEST DETAILS

AWARDS & PRIZES

EXPO 2013

VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF SAMPLE ART ENTRIES

WRITING TIPS

WISDOM FROM THE JUDGES

CORE STANDARDS IDEAS
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

QUESTIONS? just and ask!