America 250 - 3rd-5th

3rd–5th Grade: Students can provide either an art piece or a written piece. Top 3 school entries advance to district.

- Art submissions must include a 3-5 sentence description of your artwork.
- Written essays should be 100–200 words.

Prompts-

Prompt 1: A Birthday Wish for America

America is turning 250 years old! What is one birthday wish you have for our country? In a Birthday Card format, describe your wish and why it is important to the United States.

Prompt 2: Symbols of Liberty
From the Liberty Bell to the Statue of Liberty or the Bald Eagle, America has many symbols that represent freedom and unity. Choose one symbol and explain what it means to you and how it reflects the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.
Prompt 3: Bridging Generations

Interview an older relative or community member. How has freedom in America changed since they were your age?

Prompt 4: The First Soldiers of 1776
Long ago, ordinary people joined together as soldiers to stand up to an unfair king and fight for independence. Draw or write about what it takes to be a brave protector of liberty, whether in 1776 or today.