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

heemsoth@lof.org 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.