Rohm and Haas Company is sponsoring a poster contest to celebrate National Chemistry Week.  This year’s theme is “Having A Ball With Chemistry”.  Submit a poster that best illustrates how you “have a ball” playing your favorite sport. During National ChemistryWeek (October 19 - 25), a Rohm and Haas scientist will identify the chemistry behind the winning entries.

Students in grades 4-8 in the United States can enter the poster contest to be eligible for some great prizes:

PRIZES:

KIDS:	Nintendo Wii™ bundle Mountain bike Sports party for you and 20 of your friends Locker Make-over GRAND PRIZE:  Win a trip to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to see the brand new Chronicles of Narnia exhibit.	The Franklin Institute features hand-on exhibits, IMAX films, live science demonstrations and much more!
TEACHERS:	$500 gift card at Staples® (for referring the winning entries)
YOUR SCHOOL:	Club Invention® program for the winners' school!

Winners will be announced during National Chemistry Week (October 19-25)!

Some dos and don'ts:

1. Do give thought as to why your favorite sport brings you fun and enjoyment
2. Do make the poster size 11” x 17” (preferred)
3. Do use markers, pens, or crayons; do not use glitter, chalk, fabrics, paint or pencil (due to difficulty reproducing online)
4. Do create an original poster
5. Do include words that further describe how you have a ball playing your favorite sport
6. Do attach the completed Entry Form on the back of the poster
7. Do include your first name on the poster, but do not include your last name
8. Don't submit collages or posters that mimic ad campaigns
9. Don't send an electronic or electronically produced poster
10. Don't mount, frame or laminate your entry
11. Don't put the date on your entry

IMPORTANT: Each entry must have the Entry Form attached to the back of your poster.  Winners will appear on this website in November.

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