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REEF RELATIONSHIPS
SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS® C h a l l e n g e
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is a US based, non-profit foundation dedicated to conserving and restoring oceans through applied science, education and outreach, and working with local partners and governments to promote coral reef conservation.
The founder, His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, understands the challenges of conserving Earth’s coral reefs across oceans and political boundaries, and recognizes that collaboration is vital to ocean conservation. Inspired by the working approach of Medecins Sans Frontiers, Prince Khaled proposed that Science Without Borders® be the motto and the philosophy of the Foundation.
The Science without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers more involved and interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. This yearly contest inspires students to be creative while using different types of media to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources; thus, contributing to the overarching goals of the Foundation.
The theme for this year’s Science without Borders® Challenge is ‘Reef Relationships.’
Coral reefs are important
ecosystems that harbor nearly 25% of all marine
species. There are many
different types of relationships that
take place in the coral reef ecosystem. One of
these relationships is called symbiosis. Symbiosis is a close
ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) different species.
There are different types of symbiotic relationships including commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism, On the front cover, for example, the anemone and clownfish are engaged in a mutualistic symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from each other.
For this year’s Challenge, the artwork should creatively portray one or more reef relationship(s). See Judging Rubric for evaluation details.
This international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old.
BACKGROUND
ELIGIBILITY
Contest RulesTHEME
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SUBMISSION
JUDGING
RIGHTS
PRIZES
Artwork will be evaluated on the quality of the artwork, originality, and adherence to the theme. The rubric that the judges will use to evaluate the work can be found in Appendix A.
The applicant agrees that the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation may use the submitted artwork to promote the Science Without Borders® Challenge, coral and ocean conservation, and the work of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation in all media worldwide in perpetuity.
Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be publicly announced. Prizes awarded to contestant winners are as follows:
1st Place: $500 scholarship 2nd Place: $350 scholarship 3rd Place: $200 scholarship
For more information or questions, please contact the Director of Education, Amy Heemsoth at
[email protected] or 301.577.1288 extension 205.
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Work will be judged in two categories, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for each:
• Middle School (11 – 14 year-olds)• High School (14 – 19 year-olds)
1. The artwork must be 2D and up to 20” inches by 30”inches (50.8 cm by 76.2 cm). Acceptable media includes paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, and chalk.
2. All artwork must be an original work by the contestant and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
3. All submissions must be made by an individual artist. Group submissions are not permitted.
4. Participants may submit 1 art piece.5. Photographs of artists may be used in local
publications and distributed to the media. 6. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans
Foundation reserves the right to disqualify artwork deemed as offensive.
7. Entries that do not comply with all of the contest rules will be disqualified.
Contestants must submit an entry form with their submission. All fields on the entry form must be filled out in order to be considered for awards.
All original artwork should be mailed to:
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation SWB Challenge 8181 Professional Place, Suite 215 Landover, MD 20785 The deadline is Monday, April 27, 2015 by 5 pm (Eastern Standard Time). All artwork must be received by this date.
A panel of artists, educators, and scientists will be formed to judge the Science Without Borders® Challenge.
8181 Professional Place. Suite 215 | Landover, MD 20785 | livingoceansfoundation.org | 301.577.1288
Science Without Borders® Challenge Entry Form
Please complete all of the fields below to be considered for the contest. The information listed below will be used to contact each applicant with the results of the contest. NOTE: Under United States federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that we gain verifiable consent for all children under the age of thirteen. All participants (US & international) under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian fill out the form in order to participate in the contest. The form can be found on our website at http://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/resources/for-educators/science-without-borders-challenge/
First Name
Email Address (only if older than 12 years of age)
School Name (or home school)
School Address
City State (If USA)
Zip Code
Family Name Preferred Name
Country
Age Current Grade Level
First and Last Name of Parent/Guardian
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First and Last Name of Teacher
Teacher/School Phone Number Teacher’s Email Address
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
TEACHER/SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Middle School OR High SchoolCheck one box:
Primary Phone Number Email Address
DISCLAIMERThe applicant agrees that the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation may use the submitted artwork to promote the Science Without Borders® Challenge, coral and ocean conservation, and the work of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation in all media worldwide in perpetuity.
Explain how the art relates to the theme, ‘Reef Relationships’ in 150 words or less.
Title of Artwork
Description of Media Used
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Science Without Borders® Challenge – ‘Reef Relationships’ Rubric APPENDIX A
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Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Score
Understanding of Theme
1 to 5 points (each category worth 1 point)
The artist shows an exceptional understanding of the theme of Coral Reef Conservation and translates that theme effectively into the artwork.
The artist shows an above average understanding of the theme of Coral Reef Conservation and translates that theme effectively into the artwork.
The artist shows an average understanding of the theme of Coral Reef Conservation and translates that theme effectively into the artwork.
The artist shows a poor understanding of the theme of Coral Reef Conservation and translates that theme effectively into the artwork.
The artist shows no understanding of the theme of Coral Reef Conservation and translates that theme effectively into the artwork.
Elements of Art
1 to 5 points
The artist has an exceptional understanding and use of elements of art; such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color in a successful way to communicate the theme.
The artist has an above average understanding and use of elements of art; such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color in a successful way to communicate the theme.
The artist has an average understanding and use of elements of art; such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color in a successful way to communicate the theme.
The artist has a poor understanding and use of elements of art; such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color in a successful way to communicate the theme.
The artist has a no understanding and use of elements of art; such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color in a successful way to communicate the theme.
Creativity
1 to 5 points
The artist shows an exceptional understanding of the following: • distinctive,
individual style • originality of idea
risk-‐taking • divergent or
inventive thinking
The artist shows an above average understanding of the following: • distinctive,
individual style • originality of idea
risk-‐taking • divergent or
inventive thinking
The artist shows an average understanding of the following: • distinctive,
individual style • originality of idea
risk-‐taking • divergent or
inventive thinking
The artist shows a poor understanding of the following: • distinctive,
individual style • originality of idea
risk-‐taking • divergent or
inventive thinking
The artist shows no understanding of the following: • distinctive,
individual style • originality of idea
risk-‐taking • divergent or
inventive thinking
Craftsmanship
1 to 5 points
The artist has created and presented the art in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks.
Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks.
Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks.
Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image.
Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc.