Sep 23, 2024
What does America mean to you?
America's Field Trip Contest
America's Field Trip contest is an exciting opportunity for students in grades 3-12 to engage with American history and culture in a fun and educational way. The contest aims to inspire students to learn more about the rich tapestry of the United States and its significance.
There will be 25 first-place awardees from each grade level category. With each award, students and a chaperone receive airfare and lodging for a 3-day, 2-night trip to visit and experience one of several iconic national historical and cultural landmarks. Second-place awardees will receive a $500 cash award. The teacher associated with the top scoring student submissions in each grade level category will receive a $1,000 cash award.
This year's details were announced on September 16, 2024 and the contest will remain open for student submissions until April 16, 2025. The contest challenges students with one simple question: "What does America mean to you?"
How to Participate:
Students in grades 3-12 can participate with a parent, guardian, or teacher by visiting the America's Field Trip page and registering for the contest.
Participants are required to submit original artwork or written response to the question.
Students submit their entries to America250 directly using their official website.
Contest Winners:
The contest winners will receive the following:
Scholarships for further education or educational materials
An all-expenses-paid trip to significant historical sites across the United States, which this year now includes The Alamo
A chance to meet with historians, educators, and other experts to deepen their understanding of American history
An opportunity to showcase their projects or entries at a special event celebrating their achievements
Harrison County Texas America 250 provides FREE site membership so that anyone can immerse themselves in the history of American Independence, the role Texas played in our nation's founding, and the history that Texas has played in shaping modern-day America. It's a great way to understand the Revolution, Reaction, and Reform Americans have gone through over the past 250 years.
Our members are known as Texplorers. They are students, teachers, travelers, and many other groups of people looking for deep understanding of Texas and American History. Use your Facebook or Google account to become a Texplorer, or create an account using your email address. Membership is FREE!
Becoming a Texplorer for America250's America's Field Trip contest is a fantastic way for students to immerse themselves in history and culture of America while also being rewarded for their efforts. Harrison County Texas America 250 invites schools, ISD's, and everyone else to Get Involved for helping us achieve our Mission and Goals.