Temecula Valley Museum 12th Annual 3rd Grade History Contest printable pdf download

Temecula Valley Museum 12

Annual 3

Grade History Contest

Contest Rules:

Each report must be 150 words or less and focus on Temecula’s local social or

natural history. Each report must be in one of the following formats:



Written Report/Book –Written report or book can be 12 pt font typed with double spacing or

handwritten. Book format must be no larger than letter size paper (8 ½ inches by 11 inches); may

incorporate text and images; and must be 2 to 10 pages.



Video (DVD) — Must be no longer than 8 minutes.



Power Point Presentation — A printed copy must accompany each Power Point presentation and

must be no longer than 12 pages.



Poster — No larger than 20 inches by 24 inches. Text, black and white or color photographs,

found images or drawings may be incorporated.



3-Dimensional Model — A historical structure with accuracy and appeal, which must include a

written or 12 pt font typed with double spacing description no longer than 2 pages; overall

preferred size 15 inches by 15 inches but cannot exceed 20 inches by 30 inches; and must be only

one piece .

Each report must have a History Contest form attached which will include the student’s full name;

teacher’s name; name of the student’s school; and the title of the report. Reports without this form

will not be accepted for entry.

Judging Criteria:

The report will be reviewed by the Award Committee and judging

criterion based on the following:

 Historical Accuracy: This category deals with the accuracy of dates and facts

presented.

 Clerical Accuracy: This category deals with the accuracy of spelling, grammar and

if all the entry rules are met.

 Concept Organization: This category deals with the clarity of expression and

understandability of the project ideas.

 Material Organization: This category deals with the neatness of the presentation;

its orderly arrangement and the ability to follow the material from beginning to end.

 Creativity: This category deals with the originality of the report concept and its

physical presentation. This includes the novelty of the idea and presentation; the

effectiveness of the medium used; and whether the project appears to be primarily

the work of the student or shows significant parental participation.

All participants will receive a museum participation acknowledgement certificate.

The report must be delivered to the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St., Old Town

Temecula by no later than Friday, March 21

6:00 P.M. Winners will be announced Friday April

. The reports will be displayed at the Temecula Valley Museum from April 12

through May

2014.

No reports will be accepted after Friday, March 21st, 2014 at 6:00 PM.

Temecula Valley Museum 12th Annual 3rd Grade History Contest

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