Econ Illinois:
"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Economics Concepts Poster Contest
Our 20th Year!
The 2010-2011 program is underway! A funder has not been secured to support the production, printing and distribution of a 2011 12-month color calendar displaying the winners of the 2009-2010 contest. Funding efforts for both a 2011 and a 2012 calendar will continue. Regional contests and awards, and the state contest and awards, will continue as in the past.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email Tricia Maxwell.
The Economics Concepts Poster Contest is used by teachers of grades 1-8 to stimulate students' interest in the fundamentals of our economic system. The program also helps students learn about the economy and have fun doing it, while creatively demonstrating their understanding of the economy.
An average of 2,500 students per year participated in the program during the most recent five years. These students gained a better understanding of basic economic concepts by depicting them as artwork!
Students represent in a color drawing, one of six basic economic concepts. Teachers submit their entries to a regional contest in which twelve winners are selected, along with at least twelve honorable mention entries. Entries are judged on accuracy of concept representation and originality.
The top twenty-four entries from each regional contest advance to the state competition from which twelve drawings are selected as state winners.
At both the regional and state levels, winning students receive U.S. Savings Bonds and certificates. Teachers also receive recognition. Regional contests may culminate in a reception for students, teachers and family.
Recent winners with drawings - 2010, 2009, 2008
Eligibility for participation - how and where to enter
Rules, Guidelines and Awards
Program timeline
Resources
For additional assistance, phone Econ Illinois at 815.753.0356 or email icee@niu.edu.
