Eversource Challenge Entry Submission
Please select the appropriate link below to submit your entry.
Submissions must be received by Friday, March 29th, 2024.
Projects can be submitted online or by mail.
Only the projects listed below can be submitted online.
All other Eversource Challenge entries should be mailed to the address below.
We can accept up to 20 entries online. If you have more than 20 entries you can make an additional online submission or mail all of your entries to:
Motus Experiential
Eversource Challenge
ATTN: Scott Halstead
P.O. Box 313
Rowley MA 01969-9998
If you have any questions please email info@eversourceinschool.com or call 1-800-674-8243 x3.
Grade 3 | Limericks
Write two limericks about different ways you can save energy! A limerick is a funny poem that consists of five lines: Lines 1, 2, and 5 have nine syllables and the last words of each line must rhyme, while lines 3 and 4 have six syllables and the last words of each line must rhyme. Your first limerick should be about saving energy in your home, and the second should be about saving energy at school.
- Provide two limericks on one 8.5″ x 11″ page.
- Entries must be typed.
- A proper submission includes:
- Student name, school, and grade on the document
- Completed consent form.
PARENT SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
TEACHER SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
Grade 6 | Letter to Parents
Write a letter to your parent(s) or guardian(s), challenging them to change their energy habits and become more energy efficient. Bring up topics such as energy conservation (for example, turning off the lights) and using energy-efficient technologies like LED bulbs.
- Entries must be 500 words or less, double-spaced and typed.
- A proper submission includes:
- Student name, school, and grade on the document
- Completed consent form
PARENT SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
TEACHER SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
Grade 7 | Comic Strip
Create a three-celled, image-based comic strip that represent energy efficiency and shows the “main character” saving energy.
- Comic strips can be hand drawn or digitally created and printed on an 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 X 14 sheet of copy paper.
- Comic content must be relevant to saving energy and applying knowledge that they have been learning in school about different kinds of energy. This is a more open assignment but still, students have to focus on the energy aspect of the comic. We will be focusing on the content more than the artwork.
- Comics have to contain three or more cells and three or more drawn/sketched ideas or images.
- No restrictions on tools used; can be digitally created or hand drawn with colored pencils, pencils or crayons.
- A proper submission includes:
- Student name, school, grade, town, and phone number on the document
- Completed consent form
PARENT SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
TEACHER SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
Grade 8 | X Post (formerly Twitter)
Students are asked to write (3) three social media posts as if they are part of the marketing team for Eversource. The tweets will consist of tips to save energy and associated images and hashtags should be included.
- Must be typed on an 8.5″ x 11″ paper sheet.
- Relevant image regarding the tweet (if they are not able to get a printed picture they can draw it).
- The posts must showcase three different topics about saving energy.
- Must be 280 characters or less per tweet.
- A proper submission includes:
- Student name, school, grade, town, and phone number on the document
- Completed consent form
PARENT SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
TEACHER SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
Grade 9-12 | Persuasive Image
Produce a persuasive image, in words or pictures, that advocates for an energy topic. Write a short poem (125 words or less), draw a cartoon strip (12 cells or less), on energy efficiency, an alternate energy source, or environmental concern. Picture yourself meeting with a friend whose attitude on the issue you wish to change to match your opinion. Entries will be evaluated based on scientific validity and concise and convincing imagery. Every word counts; remember that a picture is worth a thousand words.
- 125-word poem must be typed and double-spaced.
- A proper submission includes:
- Student name, school, and grade on the document
- Completed consent form
*PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THE POEM CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. CARTOON STRIPS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE:
PARENT SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
TEACHER SUBMISSION – CLICK HERE
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