To Area Teachers, Grades K - 12:
You and your students are invited to participate in the
21st Annual Geography Fair
Saturday November 17th, 2007 at Burnell Campus School, Bridgewater State College
The 2007 Fair theme is:
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Asia: cultural and physical diversity
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This theme allows us to look at Asia as a fascinating continent with a great diversity of peoples and places. Students can explore the various elements of life in the different parts of Asia its bustling cities, villages, ports, schools, music, languages, sports, industries, mountains, religions, rivers, etc. Students are asked to describe and explain a particular aspect of Asia that may help better understand this intriguing and surprising continent.
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The Geography Fair is an opportunity for your students to display their maps, models, dioramas, etc. Students will be required to illustrate the main topic while addressing the well known themes of geography. Student displays should address the Fair topic using the geographic perspective and by addressing some of the Fundamental Themes of Geography. Judging will be based on adherence to the Fair topic and geography themes, content and written explanation, visual presentation, the project map, and oral responses to judges questions. Set-up time in the Burnell Campus School will be between 8:15 and 9:00am and judging will be between 9:00 and 11:00am. Students must remain at their displays so that they can answer questions posed by the judges. The registration
form should be returned by November 9th. (Please copy this form as needed for projects that will be entered. Each exhibit should be submitted on a separate form).
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Registration for the 2007 Geography Fair. Mail to SEMAGNET, Geography Dept., Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 02325, or fax it (508)531-1785
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY (as it will appear on the printed program)
School name: ________________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Teachers name: ________________________________________________________________________
Project title: ________________________________________________________________________
Grade level (circle one) Classification (circle one)
K-3 4-6 7-8 9-12 Individual Pair Class/Group of #
Student name(s): -- continue list of names on back of form.
Note any special needs such as electric outlets:
Southeastern Massachusetts Geography Network
Saturday November 17th, 2007, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Burnell Campus School, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater
Guidelines & Exhibition contest procedures
2007 topic: Asia: cultural and physical diversity
This theme allows us to look at Asia as a fascinating continent with a great diversity of peoples and places. Students can explore the various elements of life in the different parts of Asia its bustling cities, villages, ports, schools, music, languages, sports, industries, mountains, religions, rivers, etc. Students are asked to describe and explain a particular aspect of Asia that may help better understand this intriguing and surprising continent.
This Fair allows students in grades K-12 to apply their curriculum to this years exciting topic.
General information:
* Check our webpage for updates: http://www.massgeo.org/Fair2007.htm
* Projects must be pre-registered in order to qualify for awards.
* The last day to register is November 9th.
* On the day of the Fair, drop off exhibits at the Burnell Campus School, BurrellAvenue. Parking is available in the lot in front of the school.
* Setup time will be between 8:15 and 9:00am.
* Judging will take place between 9:00 and 11:00am.
* Parents and friends are welcome to view the displays until judging starts at 9am;
videos will be shown in the adjourning room. The cafeteria will be open throughout
the morning.
* Only students may remain with the projects; students will be disqualified if they are
not at their assigned table. Stay by your project; the judges will be asking you about
the project.
* The awards ceremony will start at 11:45am.
* Projects may consist of a model, map, diorama, collage, poster, drawing, etc. Self
explanatory visuals capture and hold interest.
* Projects must not exceed 30"x30" and must be free-standing.
* A limited number of electrical outlets are available. Bring your own extension cords,
slide projectors, etc. (Please note on registration form if an electric outlet is needed).
* All projects must include at least one MAP.
* Grades 4 and up must include a written explanation to accompany the project (See
grade level guidelines below).
* All grades: each entry must deliver a two-minute (maximum) oral presentation,
explaining the project. Judges will adhere to the maximum time limit.
* Videotaped (canned) presentations are not allowed. However, feel free to videotape
the Fair for your class or school.
For Teachers: The judging form is available at the following link - Judging form.
In October, SEMAGNET will offer teacher workshops on the theme of Asia. Flyers will be mailed soon.
Judging:
A minimum of two judges will evaluate each project. Judges will assign points based on: adherence to Fair topic, content, written explanation, map, visual presentation, students oral presentation, adherence to rules (size, free-standing, etc.) and relevance to The Five Fundamental Themes of Geography.
Awards:
Awards for Excellence will be presented to students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in categories such as the following: best application of theme, best use of maps, creative presentation, effective oral presentation, originality of topic, etc.
Entry categories:
Individual projects
Pairs: These projects must reflect the efforts of both students; both will be questioned by the judges.
Class or Group projects: Defined as any project entered by three or more students. Prizes for winning Class/groups will be a
classroom plaque.
Specific Grade Level Writing Guidelines:
Grades 1-3: Exhibits will be judged for prizes. Individual, Pairs, and Class/group projects are welcome. Projects must address at least ONE of the Five themes of Geography. A two-minute oral presentation is required. There is no written requirement.
Grades 4-6: Individual, Pairs, or Class/group projects may be entered. In addition to the project, a written explanation must be submitted. The explanation must be approximately 75 words long and must relate the Fair topic to at least TWO of the Five Themes.
Grades 7-8: Individual, Pairs, or Class/group projects may be entered. In addition to the project, a written explanation must be submitted. The explanation must be approximately 150 words long and must relate the Fair topic to at least THREE of the Five Themes.
Grades 9-12: Individual, Pairs, or Class/group projects may be entered. In addition to the project, a written explanation must be submitted. The explanation must be approximately 250 words long and must relate the Fair topic to at least FOUR of the Five Themes.
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The Five Fundamental Themes of Geography
1. Location .......... Where is it? what is the relative or absolute location?
2. Place .. ........ ..What are the physical and cultural features of this place?
3. Human/environment interaction .........How do humans impact on their environment?
4. Movement ........ ........... How are places connected to each other?
5. Regions . ............ . What features make a place unique?
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