The Second Annual Essay & Poster contest
Of the
Massachusetts Archaeological Society

J. Kevin Quackenbush – MAS Education Chairman
j.quackenbush@ips.invensys.com - - - 508-549-4731

Thanks for your interest !!

2008 Contest –
Open to all Massachusetts Fourth & Fifth & Sixth graders – public & private school
and Charter or Home school equivalent.

Submit either an Essay or a Poster … or both !
Essays –
Minimum one full page - Essay may be submitted in writing, recorded or videotaped
Posters –
8 ½” x 11” or larger - Any media – pencil, paints, etc.

Theme: Archaeology related …
Should relate to -
A Day in the Life … of ancient people of the Americas
Example - How it was done …
e.g. Making a shelter, Making clothing, Hunting-Fishing-Gathering , Food preparation, Tools made and used, etc.
or
A 21st century student transported back 10 thousand years … Can You !!! Survive that is …!!
You would have … nothing … no grocery store, no malls, no computers … no modern tools …
What would you do first ?! What next ?! Shelter ? Food ? Safety !? Fire !? How !!?
What’s the landscape like ? What animals are available for hunting ? What are the dangers ?
What animals are hunting you ! or, write the next chapter in the tales of OokLuk, young Paleo clansman in New England … 10,000 years ago (see MAS Jr Membership Newsletter for story)

Deadline for submittal(s): 16 May 2008
Announcement of Winners: 20 June 2008

How to Submit:
Contact MAS Education Chairman to arrange a pick up of your package of submittals, or mail them directly to the Museum (contact info. above, and address below)

Award Presentations:
Between end of May and 20 June 2008
at the Museum and/or at the winners school(s)

Awards for Essay and Poster -
First, Second, Third prizes in each grade … and Honorable mentions

Students receiving awards and their entries may be featured in the MAS Newsletter and/or
on the MAS website.

NOTE –
If desired, to promote class participation or just an appreciation of the ‘History Beneath our Feet’, an in-school Archaeology session can be arranged (for any interested groups) prior to the submittal date … or, may be scheduled now for another time.

The Massachusetts Archaeological Society
Robbins Museum of Archaeology
P.O. Box 700
Middleboro, Ma. 02346-0700
http://www.massarchaeology.org
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