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BEFORE SUBMITTING A PROJECT, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RELEASE FORM!
Make sure you have submitted the Release Form before submitting your project so we can give you credit for all your hard work!
If you have not completed the form, please ask your teacher for a copy or download and print the form by clicking here.
Return your completed form to your teacher or email it directly to the LOOOP.
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How to Submit Student Projects:
How to Submit Student Projects:
1) Complete your project
Your project topic should be related to either the land, water, or people anywhere within the Lake Ontario watershed.
For inspiration, be sure to check out our Special Topics or request to borrow equipment through the LOOOP Equipment Loan Program.
Look at our FAQs below for more project ideas.
2) Turn in your Release Form
3) Turn in your project with the Student Submission form
Please use a valid email address to submit your project and this form!
With this form, you can submit the following types of files:
Images
PDFs
Links to YouTube or student-designed public webpages
If your project file size is greater than 10 MB or not one of these file types, complete the form and email your project directly to the LOOOP!
If you do not have access to a printer or cannot download the Release Form, have your parent or guardian read and sign this form!
You can download and print the release form at this link. Please return to LOOOP by emailing it to mamatt@upstatefreshwater.org.
Use this form to submit your project! Make sure you are using a valid email.
Please note! This submission form will ask you for extra information including your grade and teacher or club name. This information will not be shared online, we are using it to better understand how many students and teachers are a part of the LOOOP!
FAQs
FAQs
What should my project be about?
What should my project be about?
You can create a project about anything related to the water, land, or people of the Lake Ontario watershed. We want you to enjoy exploring topics that interest you, so feel free to get creative! Here are just a few things you could do...
Monitor the environment around your school and create a scientific poster sharing the results
Write a report about the history of the Haudenosaunee
Organize and hold an after-school cleanup at a local park and create a graph showing the types and amount of trash picked up
Develop a public service announcement to show why you should care for your watershed
Interview a professional who works in the Lake Ontario watershed
Create a slideshow of a potential solution for an environmental problem at school (for example, you observed and measured lots of runoff from the school roof so you design a rain catchment system)
What kind of projects can I submit?
What kind of projects can I submit?
Projects of all sorts will be accepted. Choose a medium that will help convey your message or help you gain experience with different software! Some potential formats include:
Written report
Powerpoint or slideshow
Poster
Artwork
Short video
Podcast
How should I format my projects for submission and publication to the virtual showcase?
How should I format my projects for submission and publication to the virtual showcase?
The submission form can accept projects that are in image or PDF formats. You can also copy and paste the link to a YouTube video or other webpage where your project lives in the submission form
Standard image formats include .JPG, .JPEG, and .PNG files.
Please convert Word/Google Documents (.doc or .docx files) to the PDF file format prior to submission.
If your project file size is larger than 10 MB, you will need to complete the submission form and then email your project as an attachment to LOOOP.
When can I submit my project? Is there a deadline when you'll no longer accept submissions?
When can I submit my project? Is there a deadline when you'll no longer accept submissions?
We are accepting projects on a "rolling" basis! You can submit projects at the beginning of the school year, end of the school year, summer, or anytime in between!
How long will my project be featured on the website?
How long will my project be featured on the website?
Your project will be listed on our website for one full calendar year. In addition to a link to view your project, the project description and keywords you include in the submission form will be visible to site visitors. Your first name and school will also be listed with your project.
Why do I not see my project on the website?
Why do I not see my project on the website?
You can expect your project to be uploaded to the website within 2 to 3 business days, as long as you have submitted the release form and completed the whole project submission form! If we do not have these forms, we will not be able to publish your project! Email us if you have completed the forms and still don't see your project online.
Can I submit a group project?
Can I submit a group project?
Yes. If you are submitting a group project, ALL group members will need to turn in release forms. Only one group member needs to turn in the project using the submission form, but all group members names should be listed on the submission form.
Can I submit a project I did for a school assignment or club project?
Can I submit a project I did for a school assignment or club project?
Yes, you are welcome to submit projects that have been completed at school or with a club. Remember, submission to the virtual showcase is completely voluntary and will NOT affect your grade.
Can I use this project for a school assignment?
Can I use this project for a school assignment?
Talk to the teacher who has assigned the school assignment before submitting a project to LOOOP. LOOOP virtual showcase projects are not graded, so be sure to focus on your school work first before participating in this extracurricular activity.
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