Centenary Wallchart Competition
*The competition is now closed. All entrants will be informed of the awarding panel’s decisions by 31 May*
The British Ecological Society has produced a series of wallcharts exploring different areas of ecology as part of its 2013 Centenary celebrations. These are available to order from the BES office.
Four competitions to accompany the wallcharts have been developed and are open to all within the two age groups – 5-11 years and 12-18 years. Schools, youth groups, and families are encouraged to take part.
My Favourite Wildlife
Choose your favourite wildlife and write and illustrate a short poem on why you think it’s the most important wildlife in the UK.
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My Regional Menu
Create a three course meal using only produce you can find in your region. Be creative and think about how to use all the edible ingredients in your area.
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My Disease Drama
Choose a disease caused by any microorganism. Write and perform a dramatic or documentary piece about its casues, consequences and future.
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My Broadcast from Space
Choose an extreme environment on earth such as the desert, arctic tundra or hydro thermal vent and script a five minute radio broadcast on what life here can tell us about life on other worlds.
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The Paperwork
Please ensure you have read the competition rules.
Each entry should be accompanied by a competition entry form that confirms contact details and any team members. As all entrants will receive a certificate of participation, please make sure the names of all children involved in the team are recorded.
All entries should be submitted either electronically to Competitions or to: Competitions, British Ecological Society, Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU.