Deadline: October 15, 2010

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2010, celebrating the theme of “Exploring Energy,” October 10-16, 2010. Visit “Earth Science Week” for additional information.

Photography Contest, “We Depend on Energy” – Entrants should submit images that capture the way energy is used in their communities.

Visual Arts Contest, “Energy on Earth” – Students in grades K-5 should submit two-dimensional original pieces of art illustrating, in creative and engaging ways, where energy comes from and how it is used.

Essay Contest, “How Energy Powers the Planet” – Students in grades 6-9 should submit one-page essays focusing on how Earth system processes develop energy resources, how human use of energy affects the Earth system, and how people can be responsible stewards of Earth’s energy resources.