Design your Earth Day T-shirt Project

PPCHS Earth Day April 20, 2012

Instructions: You will design a unique, colored image, t-shirt with a compelling environmental message for Earth day. Your design must focus on ONE of core areas of environmental sustainability.

1. Renewable energy- A carbon-free future based on that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels and other nonrenewables. 2. Protection of Biodiversity- An individual’s commitment to the protection of Earth’s resources. (protection of habitats, particular endemic species, etc) 3. Reduction of waste– A commitment to reducing water/energy usage, recycling of plastics or technology equipment, etc

This design is an INDIVIDUAL project and will be printed/drawn/painted on your own t-shirt. You must provide your own t-shirt.

Shirt Design Requirements:  Design must be include at least 3 colors.  T-shirts must be one of the 2 colors: grey or white.  Original hand-rendered or computer-generated work is acceptable.  Design must include the words “Earth Day – April 22, 2012”and “PPCHS”  All designs must include a catchy, creative message that represents with the artwork. (NO “GO GREEN!”)

Project Assessment: Each design must be submitted for approval by me, using the template provided. Your designs must be on the front of the shirt. Designs on the back of the shirts are optional, but must still be approved by me.

Your project will be graded based on meeting the criteria above, as well as a written paragraph explaining the relevance of your design to Earth Day and one of the core areas of sustainability. Part of your grade will also include your participation and promotion of Earth Day by wearing your shirt on Friday, April 20th! DUE DATE for t-shirt designs: ______Core area of sustainability addressed in the design: ______

Explanation of your design and its relevance to Earth Day and the core area of environmental sustainability: ______