Essay question:

• Why are the National Parks good for kids?  

 

Details:

• Open to students in grades 6 through 8

• No more than 500 words

• 1 winner per grade to be chosen.

 

Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Your essay demonstrates an appreciation for the National Parks.

• Your essay is well written with proper punctuation and grammar.

 

Deadline:

• Submit by December 5th to MHessay@gmail.com.

• Winners will be announced on December 16th

 

Prizes:

• Book by Jonathan Waterman:  Atlas of the National Parks