Primary School Contests – Florida Society SAR

Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest

Overview

Research a topic from the American Revolutionary War period (1750-1800) and design a poster to creatively display what you learn.

Eligibility

• Grades 3-5
• Public, charter, private, online, and home school students
• Youth organization members (Scouts, 4-H, CAR) encouraged

Requirements

Design a poster board:

• Traditional flexible poster board (22 x 28) OR
• Foam-backed poster board (20 x 30)

Judging Criteria

• Does it express the annual theme?
• Does it show originality by the student?
• Does it show evidence of research?
• Does it show artistic merit and creativity?
• Does it accurately reflect the historical event?
• Is it neat and visually pleasing?

Prizes (State Level)

• 1st Place: $200
• 2nd Place: $100
• 3rd Place: $50

State winner advances to national competition.

How to Enter

Submit through local chapter. Deadlines vary by chapter.

Resources

• Contest rules: https://www.sar.org/americanism-elementary-school-poster-contest-2/
• Americanism Youth Contests Committee: contact the committee
• Education Outreach Committee: contact the committee