"The Create a Landmark Contest provides an outstanding opportunity for meeting a variety of Indiana’s Academic Standards in several subject areas through project-based learning. Hands on projects can unlock the hidden talents of students, and will allow them to succeed through planning, problem solving, and critical thinking. The projects will reward creativity and curiosity and will afford opportunities for students to work collectively or independently.
We look forward to your students’ participation in this exciting contest."
–Suzanne Stanis, Director of Education and Information, Indiana Landmarks
The annual Create a Landmark Contest, sponsored each May by Indiana Landmarks and the Indiana State Museum, teaches children about community history and preservation as they build models of local landmarks.
Teachers use the contest to teach about community landmarks and to help students develop self-esteem and respect for others, cooperative learning, communication skills, time management and problem-solving. The contest meets Indiana Academic Standards in a variety of disciplines, including social studies, English, math, and more.
Cash prizes. The class winning first prize receives $200; second prize winners earn $150, and third prize wins $100.
Free museum admission and tours of Indianapolis.
Models are displayed at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis for two weeks. Students and teachers participating in Create a Landmark can visit the museum for free on the day of the contest. Each participating student will also receive two vouchers good for admission for parents or accompanying adults.
For more information about Create a Landmark rules or help in selecting a landmark, call Suzanne Stanis at Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534 or 800-450-4534, or e-mail stanis@indianalandmarks.org.
