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May 17 is the deadline to enter to win America’s Field Trip – a nationwide scholastic contest designed to actively engage America’s youth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Eligibility:
The contest is open to all students in grades 3–12 that live in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories.
Criteria:
Entries will be judged on clarity of idea, student voice, and presentation. Submissions must be received by 11:59 PM ET on Friday, May 17, 2024.
First-place awardees will be provided the opportunity to visit select historical, educational, and cultural sites across the country where they can participate in special tours at landmarks like Yellowstone National Park or historic sites such as the Library of Congress. The American Village is also among the national site visits offered to awardees!
America’s Field Trip is an extraordinary opportunity, and we are committed to ensuring as many students as possible have the opportunity to get involved in this contest. To do that, we need your help spreading the word to fellow teachers, students, and families. We encourage you to visit and share america250.org/FieldTrip for more information, including resources, contest rules, release forms, and toolkit materials to integrate the contest into classroom activities.
The official submission guidelines can be found at america250.org/FieldTrip.
Thank you for your support in this effort to ensure that young people’s voices are included in this historic milestone. Together, we will make the 250th anniversary of America the most significant and inclusive commemoration of all time.
Discover how to join the adventure: https://america250.org/fieldtrip #America250 #AmericanVillageAlabama #AmericanVillage_Alabama NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 5/17/24. Open to U.S. students (3rd – 12th grade); student’s parent/legal guardian or teacher with parental permission must submit entry on student’s behalf (unless student is age of majority). Submission includes grant of license rights to entry’s content. First Prize awardees must travel with parent/legal guardian on designated dates. See Official Rules for full details including how to enter, eligibility requirements, prize description/restrictions and judging procedure. Void where prohibited.
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