Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year's Earth Science Week will be held from October 11-17 and will celebrate the theme "Understanding Climate." Take part in the following contests to celebrate Earth Science Week.

• Photography Contest: “How Climate Shapes My World”
• Visual Arts Contest: “The Climate Where I Live”
• Essay Contest: “Climate Connections”
• International Year of Planet Earth & Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest: "Exploring Earth Science Around the World"
  

Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages

The American Geological Society is sponsoring a photography contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Photographs should focus on the topic “How Climate Shapes My World.” The contest is open to any resident of the United States. Participants should submit a picture that best represents the climate in their area. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. Only one entry will be accepted per person. The deadline for submitting photos is Oct. 16, 2009.

• http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html

Earth Science Week 2009 Visual Arts Contest -- Open to Students in Grades K-5   

The American Geological Society is sponsoring a visual arts contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Artwork should focus on the topic “The Climate Where I Live.” The contest is open to students in grades K-5 who are residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original two-dimensional visual arts project that best represents the climate in their area. Entries must be submitted by mail. The deadline for submitting entries is Oct. 16, 2009.

• http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html

Earth Science Week 2009 Essay Contest -- Open to Students in Grades 6-9

The American Geological Society is sponsoring an essay contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Essays should focus on the theme “Climate Connects.” The contest is open to students in grades 6-9 who are residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original essay no more than 300 words in length, typed, and formatted to fit on one page. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. The deadline for submitting entries is Oct. 16, 2009.

• http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html
  

International Year of Planet Earth & Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages

To celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth and Earth Science Week 2009, the American Geological Institute is sponsoring a major international photography contest. Photographs should focus on the topic “Exploring Earth Science Around the World.” The contest is open to anyone of any age from anywhere around the world. Entries must be submitted electronically. The deadline for submitting photos is Oct. 16, 2009.

• http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html
  

If you have any questions about any of these contests, please e-mail the Earth Science Week staff at info@earthsciweek.org.

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