2015 ESSAY CONTEST
ENERGY USE:
Past, Present and Future
CALL FOR ESSAYS, GRADES 4-12
Call for original essays reflecting energy use: past, present or future. The 2015 Essay Contest is aligned to STEM
curriculum studying science. Problem solving, research, writing and communications skills are needed. Consider the broad
impact of energy use throughout history and/or the future of other energy sources.
Suggested topics are listed below (A-D), or you may select a different relevant topic of interest.
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Consider, for example, how early global explorers used wind to power ships, or early pioneers used draft animals to ride
and pull wagons and plows.
B
Visit our exhibit "Offshore Drilling: The Promise of Discovery" on display through Feb. 1, 2015. The exhibit provides
information about the search for, discovery and processing of petroleum. Consider its energy uses and impact.
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Consider how energy sources may improve or impact the environment. For example, the impact of how electricity is
generated and transformed on communities.
D
Consider discussing alternative or renewable energy sources and development, such as: (1) Wind; (2) Solar; (3) Thermal;
(4) Recycled materials; (5) Deep sea thermal and tidal energy; (6) Hydroelectric power; (7) Nuclear power
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Five entries per homeroom teacher per campus may be submited
Format: Typed, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial, standard margins
First page: Student's name, grade, teacher and school in upper right corner
Additional pages: Student's name and page number in upper right corner
Bibliography of all sources on an attached page
Length requirements: Grades 9-12: 3-4 full pages; Grades 6-8: 2-3 full pages; Grades 4 and 5: 1-2 full pages
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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Family members of employees of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation and the George Bush Presidential
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Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will disqualify an entry. If you have concerns about copyright issues,
please contact the education department.
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Students in grades K-12 throughout Texas Education Service Center Region VI are invited to participate. Region
VI’s 15 counties are Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Polk,
Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker and Washington.
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All students and parents/guardians must sign a permission slip granting use of the essay. The George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum retains the right to use selected essays in publications, for exhibits or other purposes.
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Submission information:
Library and Museum are not eligible.
Pre-register online: bush41.org
Delivery Dates: Wed., Feb. 25 and Thurs., Feb. 26, 2015, 2-7 p.m. (refreshments provided), Bush Library and Museum
-orMail Entries (last postmark Feb. 26): George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, ATTN: Education Dept.
1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 7845
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For more information, contact Dr. Shirley Hammond at 979.691.4013 or email [email protected]
or go to bush41.org
JURORS
Warren Finch, Director, Bush Library and Museum
Barbara Orville, Education Volunteer, Bush Library and Museum
Shirley Hammond, Education Director,
Bush Library and Museum
AWARDS
(5) First place, grades 9-12: $100.00
(5) First place, grades 6-8: $75.00
(5) First place, grades 4-5: $50.00
First, second, third place and honorable
mention trophies for each grade category
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First and second place high school essay contest winners will be
automatically entered in the 2015 Young Spurs Writing Contest by
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. This contest provides
another great opportunity to advance writing abilities.
http://www.themayborn.com/young-spurs-writing-contest
AWARDS CEREMONY
The
» Awards Ceremony for the Art and Essay Contests will be Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 4:15 p.m. in the
Annenberg Presidential Library Conference Center followed by a reception.
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The 2015 Outstanding Educator Awards will be presented with appreciation for consistently supporting the enrichment and
creativity of students through outstanding dedication, inspiration and encouragement above and beyond the classroom.
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THIS CONTEST IS FUNDED BY THE GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION WITH TROPHIES PROVIDED BY
AWARDS & MORE OF BRYAN.
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All students and parents/guardians must sign and date the permission slip below. Please attach a copy of the permission
slip to the back of the essay and give Bush Library and Museum the signed original as well.
PERMISSION SLIP
I hereby agree to:
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submit my original work to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum for critiquing and judging;
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permit the Bush Library and Museum to display, reproduce or otherwise use my original work for any
purpose;
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grant permission to the Bush Library and Museum to list the student’s name, grade, school and I.S.D. for all future
activities using this work; and
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grant and convey title and copyright of my work to the Bush Library and Museum, as required.
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Student’s Name
Grade
Address
Phone
City, State, Zip
Title of Entry
Teacher
Email
School
School Address
City, State, Zip
Phone