<< Back to List of Participants    WHO MAY ENTER Groups may be from anywhere in the world. No need to have been previously involved with Earthwatch Institute. Groups must consist of at least one educator and/or one non-school employed member of the community, and at least 3 students from local school(s) and or community . Projects must be initiated by members of the team, not a government agency, school memorandum or private interest. Projects that have already been in process are accepted for review as long as the project in still in process.   HOW TO ENTER Initiate a group conservation project in your community focusing on one or more of the following themes: • Terrestrial life & ecosystems • Aquatic life & ecosystems • Culture & history • Environmental issues Proposals should be 100-500 words and may include additional illustrations or appendices. Digital format of all materials is preferred, but not required. While your projects do not need to emulate the Earthbound3 Team’s research, you should keep up with their activities and Teach Live journals for inspiration by visiting earthbound3.earthwatch.org For more ideas, visit Roots & Shoots, the community based organization started by Jane Goodall. Financial support is not necessary to develop an outstanding project.  However, if you need funding to work on your project contact Roots & Shoots to apply for a mini-grant or visit www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/funding.html A coordinator should be selected to act as a liaison between the group, Earthwatch and the community. Organization of each group (individual roles, timelines, meeting places etc.) is entirely up to the group to decide. Projects must be communicated to members of the community and should include public participation wherever possible. Mail, email, or fax your group’s project proposal to: Earthbound3 Challenge - Earthwatch Institute 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100 - Box 75 Maynard, MA 01754-0075 FAX- 978-450-1288 eb3contest@earthwatch.org   SCHEDULE  Submit initial project proposal to Earthwatch Institute.   Implement your project in the spring or summer.   Document all stages of your project (audio, video, journals, web sites) including brainstorming sessions, debates, flyers, and press releases.  All publicity materials relating to your project must state it is a contestant in Earthwatch Institute’s Earthbound3 Challenge.  Be sure to have all participants in visual recordings complete the Release Form(pdf).  Send final report of project by September 29, 2005. Make sure to keep one copy of your documentation for your records. Winning groups will be announced at the Annual Earthwatch Conference November 5, 2005.   CONTEST PRIZES Earthwatch will judge projects according to their creativity, involvement of various community members, longevity of impact, comprehensive reporting, proof of educational impact and ability to inspire further action. Winners will receive $12,000 to $24,000 to use towards Earthwatch expeditions for a group of four to six teachers and students. Group winners will be placed onto Earthwatch teams subject to availability and school guidelines.  When possible, educators may be selected to join Live from the Field expeditions during the school year.