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IndianaMap Poster Competition

K-12 Poster Contest

This contest is a great way to introduce kids and young adults to geography, maps, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Posters of maps of all kinds can enter, but they must be made by the students (either by hand or computer-generated). Prizes will be awarded to the top map posters that demonstrate the map's elements (e.g. title, map scale, north arrow, legend), artistic creativity, critical thinking, and neatness. All current Indiana K-12 students are eligible to compete.

Posters should answer a grade-appropriate question using maps. For example:

  • What are the fastest growing cities and towns?
  • Where are the best places to fish?
  • Where can you find local farmer's markets?
  • Which presidential candidate won the most southern states?

    • The dimensions of the poster should be no larger than 4 x 5 feet. It should contain a title, student's name, grade, and school. It may also include an explanation of the question, how it was answered, and a conclusion (this is particularly appropriate for older students).

    All entries will be displayed and judged at the 2010 Indiana GIS Conference February 23-24 at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center.

    Resources

    For information on free GIS software and data available at your local library, visit the IndianaMap website. The GENI website (Geography Educators' Network of Indiana) has resources for teachers and students interested in geospatial technologies.

    Check out winning posters from previous contests.


    Submitting Your Poster

    To enter, send your poster to the address below by February 15, 2010. If you need help getting your posters to IGIC, or would like to bring it to the conference yourself, please contact us for assistance.

    Janet Tomlin
    Indiana Geographic Information Council
    140 N. Senate Ave
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    317.489.0091

    Be sure to include a letter with your 1.) Poster Title, 2.) Name, 3.) School Name and Address, 4.) Grade, 5.) Phone Number, and 6.) Email.