OFRW

OKLAHOMA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
2011- 2012 EDUCATION PROJECT CONTEST


“In the great fulfillment we must have a citizenship less concerned about what the government can do for it, and more anxious about what it can do for the nation. “
 
for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students in public, private and homeschooled environments.

Step-By-Step Guide for 2011-2012 Education Project

Purpose of Project: To extend learning beyond the classroom and into the community; to promote civic responsibility through active participation in service experiences; to foster a sense of caring for others; and to develop a habit of volunteer service.

“In the great fulfillment we must have a citizenship less concerned about what the
government can do for it, and more anxious about what it can do for the nation. *
*Nation can be your family, church, school, neighborhood, town/city, county, state, etc.

NOTE: All written work should be typed in size 12 font with pages numbered on the bottom centered.

 Step 1 — Overall Project Plan
• What is the title of your project?
• How did you identify the need for this project (survey, interview, opinion poll, etc.)?
• Describe your project plan.
• What group will benefit from the project?
• How will your project benefit the group?
• Give the name and address of the person/s/ with whom you discussed this project.
• Give the name and address of the representative of the group that will benefit.

 Step 2 –- Project Details (Planning your work)
• What materials are needed?
• What is the time schedule for completion of the project?
• What is the estimated cost of the project?
• How will you obtain the needed funds?
• Are there any safety or health hazards you might encounter?
• How will you ensure the safety and health of those completing the project?
• Include before-and-after photographs to give a clear example of your effort.

 Step 3 — Project Implementation
• Record the progress of your project…
**Dates and amount of time you worked on the project.
**Describe the activities you performed at each of these times.
**List any other people involved with you at each of these times.
• List how you obtained your funds and resources required for this project.
• Document any changes made to the original project plan and explain why those changes were made.
• Include photos of your progress throughout the implementation of your project.

 Step 4 –- Project Evaluation
• Did the Project follow your plan?
• If changes were made to the original project plan, explain why those changes were necessary.
• Describe the impact of your project on the beneficiary.
• Describe the impact of your project on you personally.
• Describe the most successful aspect of your project.
• Describe one thing that you would do differently.
• Include comments from the beneficiary of your project.

 Step 5 – Cite Resources
• Reference materials, community resources, contributors, parents and teachers.




The project entry must be received by the OFRW local chairman by Friday, January 20, 2012.




Judging Criteria for OFRW 2011-2012 Education Project (100 points total)


NAME OF PROJECT: ______________________________________________


1. Focus on Purpose of Project (20 points possible) Total Points________
The entire project should be related to the stated purpose of the project: To extend learning beyond
the classroom and into the community; to promote civic responsibility through active participation in
service experiences; to foster a sense of caring for others; and to develop a habit of volunteer service.

2. Overall Project Plan (15 points possible) Total Points_______
 What is the title of your project? (1 point)
 How did you identify the need for this project; i.e., survey, interview, opinion poll, etc.? (3 points)
 Describe your project plan to meet that need. (4 points)
 What group will benefit from the project? (1 point)
 How will your project benefit the group? (2 point)
 Give the name and address of the person/s/ with whom you discussed this project. (2 point)
 Give the name and address of the representative of the group that will benefit. (2 point)

3. Project Details or Planning your work (10 points possible) Total Points _______
 What materials are needed? (1 point)
 What is the time schedule for completion of the project? (2 points)
 What is the estimated cost of the project? (1 point)
 How will you obtain the needed funds? (1 point)
 Are there any safety or health hazards you might encounter? (1 point)
 How will you ensure the safety and health of those completing the project? (2 points)
 Include before-and-after photographs to give a clear example of your effort. (2 points)

4. Project Implementation (15 points possible) Total Points_________
 Record the progress of your project.
 **Dates and amount of time you worked on the project. (3 points)
 **Describe the activities you performed at each of these times. (3 points)
 **List any other people involved with you at each of these times. (3 points)
 List how you obtained your funds and resources required for this project. (3 points)
 Include photos of your progress throughout the implementation of your project. (3 points)

5. Project Evaluation (10 points possible) Total Points_________
 Did the Project follow your plan? (1 point)
 Document changes made to the original project plan and explain why they were necessary. (2 points)
 Describe the impact of your project on the beneficiary. (1 point)
 Include comments from the beneficiary. (1 points)
 Describe the impact of your project on you personally. (2 points)
 Describe the most successful aspect of your project. (1 point)
 Describe the most challenging aspect of your project (1 point)
 Describe one thing that you would do differently. (1 point)

6. Cite Resources (10 points possible) Total Points________
This can include reference materials, community resources, contributors, parents, teachers, etc.

7. Mechanics (5 points possible) Total Points _______
Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. (5 points)

8. Illustrations (5 points possible) Total Points________
All illustrations (photos, maps, drawings, etc.) should be relevant, accurate and add an additional
component to the reader’s understanding.


9a. Creativity and Graphic Arts for Display Boards and Scrapbooks (10 points possible)
Total Points________
The use of color, drawings, captions, and display of the graphics or objects should reflect an exceptional
degree of student creativity. The design should be of the appropriate size, of interesting shapes, trimmed
neatly and arranged so that there is balance on each page/board.


Grand Total (100 Points possible) ____________Points


OR


9b. Elements of Videography for the 7 minute Video (10 points possible) Total Points_______
Many different “takes”, camera angles, sound effects, and careful use of zoom should provide variety in
the 7 minute video.


Grand Total (100 Points possible) ____________Points



JUDGES’ COMMENTS:


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OKLAHOMA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
2011-2012 EDUCATION PROJECT CONTEST


OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
(FOR ALL 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS IN OKLAHOMA)

STUDENT ENTRY FORM
Attach to the Completed Project and Submit by Friday, January 20, 2012

Project Option: An individual or group (maximum of four students) may select one of the following three project options below. Guidelines and judging criteria are on separate attached pages.

Name of Project: ____________________________________________________________________

Select one: ______Individual ______Group (number in group ________; no more than four)

Select One Project Option: _______ Display Board ______Video (7 minutes) _______Scrapbook

School Name and Address: _________________________________________ Phone_____________

Sponsor: ___________________________________email:_____________________________

Students’ Names Address (Street, City, and Zip) Phone (with area code) E-mail Address

1.___________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________

4.___________________________________________________________________

(The information below is to be completed by the OFRW local club representative)

Submit your project to _____________________________________ Phone Number _____-_______-__________________

Email Address _____________________________________________________ OFRW Club __________________________

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women (OFRW).
The state judges will be selected by the OFRW and their decisions will be final.