GETTING STARTED!

1. Curriculum Integration - to what extent does the project or concept involve standards in subject area curriculum, such as Art - Engineering - Mathematics - Science etc?

2. Analytical - clear identification of a problem to be solved?

3. Creative - is this a new idea or has the project or concept been thought of or implemented?

4. Practical - how realistic is the project for implementation? Will it make a real difference or impact? How much thought has gone into the project or concept in terms of its being achievable or attainable?

5. Application - to what degree has the project or concept been implemented? What proof is submitted?

6. Feasibility - what will it take to scale up the project? What documentation is provided for scalability?

Scoring Criteria number 1 through 3 will apply to Elementary.

Scoring Criteria number 1 through 4 will apply to Middle.

Scoring Criteria number 1 through 5 will apply to High School.

And, Scoring Criteria number 1 through 6 will apply to college.

Each Scoring Criteria will be scored on a point scale from 1 through 5 points. Highest scores determine rank with Peoples Choice a simple arithmetic tabulation.

Sponsor and Judges will be from geographic areas around the country.

Judging will be accomplished in four groups - Elementary, Middle, High and College.

IMPORTANT DATES

• December 1st 2011 - Registration Ends
• January 31st 2012 - Video presentation must be submitted
• February 20th 2012 - Written notification from judges on project requirements being met
• March 15th 2012 - All finalist will be notified.
• Mandatory set up will be on Friday April 20 beginning at 12-6
• The Ever Green Fair will be on Saturday April 21 from 9 am to 4 pm. (Clean-up will begin at the conclusion, after 4 pm.)