Social-Studies-Contests

Sponsored by the Toledo Bar Association and the Toledo Blade.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Writing & Multimedia Contest

http://www.crc.ohio.gov/PublicAffairs/MLKContest.aspx

The purpose of this contest is to encourage students to reflect upon Dr. King’s life, philosophy and the impact of his work in the Civil Rights Movement and in present day America. It will challenge students to think about how civil rights and diversity affects their lives and how they can continue the work of Dr. King by making a difference in their own communities.

We the Students Essay Contest

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

JFK Profiles in Courge Essay Contest

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a United States elected official that took place during or after 1956. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.

CSPAN StudentCam Contest

http://www.studentcam.org/

StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual, national video documentary competition for middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. The competition encourages students to critically analyze an issue of interest and create a short (5-7 minute) documentary about that topic.