Forests For People More Than You Can Imagine! Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Poster Contest Theme

Why are forests important?

Forest products at your school

Forest products in your community

What kind of food do we get from trees?

2011 Poster Contest Theme Forests for People Focusing on our connection with and dependence on trees.

2011 Categories Grades K-1 Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Computer Generated – original graphics Computer Generated – original graphics

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Timeline Contest starts: March 21st Classroom winners forwarded by April 29th (Arbor Day) Winners announced in May

Steps to follow when making a poster Any media may be used to create a flat or two- dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Any media may be used to create a flat or two- dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Poster size must be 8.5" x 11“. Poster size must be 8.5" x 11“. If possible, use the back of previously used paper If possible, use the back of previously used paper

What makes a good Poster? Attracts attention Attracts attention Is simple and clear Is simple and clear Uses colors and Uses colors and white space to white space to get and hold attention get and hold attention Letters are large Letters are large enough to be easily read enough to be easily read

Tips to Remember  Use the theme as your title: Forest for People Use a combination of illustrations and words Use a combination of illustrations and words Be as neat as you can Be as neat as you can

Tips to remember Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective

More tips to remember Don’t use too many words Don’t use too many words Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Depending on design leave white space on the poster Depending on design leave white space on the poster Make sure the poster is balanced Make sure the poster is balanced

Tips to remember Choose colors carefully. Note the following general guidelines: - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Blue is cool, melancholy - Blue is cool, melancholy - Purple is considered royal, rich - Purple is considered royal, rich - Green is fresh, young, or growing - Green is fresh, young, or growing - White means clean, and neat - White means clean, and neat -Red attracts the eye, is high energy -Red attracts the eye, is high energy - Orange attracts the eye - Orange attracts the eye

Posters will be judged on:  Conservation message—50 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Originality—10 percent and Originality—10 percent and Universal appeal—10 percent. Universal appeal—10 percent.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb

For More Information Contact: Linda Pettit Environmental Education Specialist Franklin Soil and Water