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<b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">Endangered Species Essay Project Open Now for Grades 3-12 Students<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">In commemoration of the 50<span><sup>th</sup> anniversary of the the Endangered Species Act,
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<span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Endangered Species Essay Project</span></a> is officially open for students in Grades 3-12! This is a unique opportunity for students to practice essay writing, explore topics related to ecology and the environment, and
win special prizes. Educators are invited to incorporate this project into fall 2023 lesson planning or encourage students to participate.
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<b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">What: </span></b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, a landmark piece of conservation legislation protecting our nation's wildlife. In honor of this milestone,
students are invited to submit essays about endangered species for a special nationwide essay collection!
<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" class="ContentPasted1">The virtual collection will showcase dozens of essays from students around the country organized by species and region.
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<b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">When:</span></b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN"> August 1st, 2023 until November 1st, 2023.
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<b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">Who:</span></b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN"> Students who are enrolled in Grades 3-12 in Fall 2023.
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<b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">Theme: </span></b><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">Students are encouraged to write an essay of 1,000 words or less related to the overall theme of the Endangered Species Act's
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<b><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">Prizes:
</span></b><span class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">All students who submit essays will be entered into a raffle and prizes will be given to raffle winners, including Endangered Species Chocolate Co. chocolate bars, t-shirts, and more. Educators with five or
more students who submit essays will also be entered into a raffle for prizes including $100 gift cards for classroom supplies.<o:p class="ContentPasted1"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" class="ContentPasted1" lang="EN">You can find more detailed information about the theme and guidelines, submit essays, and get additional resources, including a tip sheet for students, at
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="ContentPasted0">Derek Goldman
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="ContentPasted0">National Field Director and Northern Rockies Sr. Field Rep.
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="ContentPasted0">Endangered Species Coalition
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="ContentPasted0">Missoula, MT – the traditional homeland of the Salish people</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a href="mailto:dgoldman@endangered.org" id="OWA9f9cb093-b18c-e5e4-5128-a17ab2924a5e" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">dgoldman@endangered.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" class="ContentPasted0">In 2023 we are commemorating the 50<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> anniversary of the Endangered Species Act—50 years of protecting fish, plants and wildlife on the brink of extinction.
Learn more and join in! </span></i><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.esa50.org/__;!!NO21cQ!AQtgoW4z97T03ym7C4FF3qIl2V3slCloIo1rUVo-OWbdWGVu6maqd3Kdjk10to2JZb5a5T99P8ROkS85_tQ$" id="OWA3557e7a6-dae5-113b-120f-07815394c119" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.esa50.org</span></i></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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