Rhythms of Resilience PK-12 Climate Poetry and Song Contest

We know that PK-12 students are passionate about our planet, and we're excited to provide you with a platform to express your feelings about climate change through poetry and song.

Join us in this competition to share your thoughts, feelings, and hopes for a more climate resilient future through creative expressions.

Eligibility:
  • This competition is open to current PK-12 students in California who have a school teacher or staff sponsor. **All PK-12 teacher/staff member sponsors not only receive free registration to the AFS ECCLPs Symposium but also have the opportunity to virtually join during the school day on May 3, 2024, to have the student present their entry live, inspiring other California classes.
  • Option 1: To participate, your school teacher or staff sponsor will support you by allowing you to present your poem virtually for up to 5 minutes and answer a few questions between 1:00-2:00 pm on May 3, 2024. We suggest that the sponsoring teacher or staff member be available during the 1:00-2:00 pm time slot. 
  • Option 2: Pre-record your poem, song, entry and send us the video of you introducing and reciting your creation in under 5 minutes.
  • We will select up to 5 poets/songwriters winners to participate in this competition!

What We Are Looking For:
Let your creativity flow! Use your words to bring attention to the importance of our planet while giving solutions! You can write about your personal experiences, feelings, or even share how your culture tends to and cares for the environment. Your words have power, and your voice matters! You may write in any language, and are welcome to submit multilingual poems and songs. 

Suggested Topics To Get You Started (you do NOT have to choose any of the suggested topics so feel free to get creative!):
  1. A Call to Action to Unite Youth Concerned About Climate Change
  2. Climate Change and Its Effects on the Environment
  3. Our Beautiful Planet: Celebrating Nature's Wonders
  4. Eco-friendly Practices and Sustainability
  5. The Role of Youth in Climate Action
  6. Environmental Justice and Equity
  7. Ocean Conservation and Marine Life
  8. Deforestation and Reforestation Efforts
  9. Pollution and Its Impact on Ecosystems
  10. Wildlife Protection and Endangered Species
  11. The Beauty of Earth
  12. Climate Solutions and Innovations
  13. The Impact of Climate Change on Future Generations
  14. Community Efforts for a Greener World
  15. A Vision of a Resilient Future
Your poem or song could be the thing that educators, researchers, activists, university students, and fellow PK-12 students need to feel motivated and inspired to fight for our planet and the beings and non-beings on it. Together, we can create positive change! Student winners will also receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

How to Submit and Deadline:
Fill in the Google Form below by April 1, 2024.
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First Name *
Last Name *
Grade Level *
Name of School *
Name of Teacher or Staff Member Sponsor (if applicable) *
Please select one. *
Title of Your Poem or Song *
Please paste the words to your poem or song here. You can also include a link to a video of you saying your poem or singing your song here as well. *
If you're under the age of 18, we will need your parent/guardian to sign a media release form. Please have your parent/guardian review and sign the form and then email the form to ECCLPs@uci.edu. 

Note - We cannot accept your entry into the competition without the consent of your parent/guardian.

Please indicate that you have read the requirements and understand that to enter this competition a parent/guardian needs to sign the media release form.
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