RECYCLED MASCOT CHALLENGE

The challenge is to create your schools mascot out of recycled products. The product must be
made of significant amounts of recyclable materials that are found in a school and are on the
FCPS Recycles list.

1.
2.
3.
a.
b.
i.
ii.
iii.

c.
d.
4.

Requirements:
Use recycled material at least 7 different types of materials.
If you do purchase anything to add to your structure, spend less than $30.
You will turn in:
A draft written plan or drawing of your initial design to recycling@fcps.edu by March 1, 2015.
Submission must include your school name and the name and email of an adult sponsor.
A typed, written description no longer than two pages including:
a list and description of materials used (including any costs);
a detailed description of the recycling process for the materials used in the structure;
description of the level of community involvement with the project
Your object. (Submitted along with item b and d at the NoVA Outside/GMU School
Environmental Action Showcase April 9, 2015)
A list of references used in preparation of any of the above.
Keep in mind that the figure must be able to be transported to George Mason University, Fairfax
to be judged so please build it in segments that are easily movable and can be put back together.

The Challenge:
Who: High school, Middle school, and, Elementary schools are welcome and will be
judged separately.
What: The FCPS Recycled Mascot Challenge
When: The contest will be held on April 9, 2015.
Where: The judging will take place at the NOVA Outside/ George Mason University
(GMU), Fairfax Center for the Performing Arts as part of the School Environmental
Action Showcase. At least one member of the construction team and an adult chaperone
must attend the Showcase for an entry to place and win a prize.
Why: The reason for this competition is to spread awareness about recycling to students,
teach them what can be recycled and to show that all people can make an impact and help
the world.
Prizes:
The prizes will be announced later. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each individual division
(ES, MS and HS).

We hope you can participate! Questions?? Email recycling@fcps.edu!!

Rubric for Judging the Mascot Challenge
CATEGORY

1 Below

2 Barely Meets

3 Meets

4 Exceeds

Standards

Standards

Standards

Standards

Drawing of your initial

design, a list and
description of materials
used in object. Low
cost.

Drawing and
description do not show
mastery of important
concepts. Many
inaccuracies.

Drawing and
description are okay,
but not strong.

Drawing and
description are clear
and somewhat focused,
but not particularly
strong.

Detailed description of
the recycling processes
that your materials
typically go through.

Process and description

do not show mastery of
the important concepts.
Many inaccuracies.

Process and description

are not strong.

Process and description

are clear and somewhat
focused, but not
particularly strong.

Accurate, clear,
concise, and very
effectively stated or
represented Drawing,
list and description
complete.
Accurate, clear,
concise, and very
effectively stated or
represented. Recycling
description complete.

Description of the
community
involvement with
creation of the mascot
(how many students,
how many clubs,
outreach to the
community)--use this
fun activity to teach
about what can be
recycled!

Description does not

show mastery of
important concepts.
Many inaccuracies.
Project done by just a
few students.

Description is okay but

not strong.

Description is clear and

somewhat focused, but
not particularly strong.

Accurate, clear,
concise, and very
effectively stated or
represented
Community
involvement description
complete. Large
community
involvement.

2 or fewer different
products used.

3 or 4 different
products used.

5 or 6 different
products used.

7 or more different
products used.

Poor design.

Okay design.

Good design.

Excellent design.

Design is executed
poorly. Craftsmanship
is lacking.

Design execution and

craftsmanship is okay.

Design is executed
well. Craftsmanship is
good, but could better.

Design is superbly
executed and crafted.

No creative aspects.

Little to no creativity.

Design is somewhat
creative.

Creativity and
originality is excellent.

20-39% of sculpture is
recyclable.

40-59% of sculpture is
recyclable.

60-79% of sculpture is
recyclable.

80-100% of sculpture is
recyclable.

CONTENT

OBJECT
Number of
recyclable/reusable
items.
Design of object.
Execution of design;
craftsmanship
(weighted 2 times).
Creativity/Originality
(Use your
imagination!)
RECYCLABLE USE
Percent recyclable.

**** Use recycled or salvaged materials whenever possible. If new materials are needed,
then please spend no more than $30. Try to get other organizations/ clubs/ the community
involved as much as possible to spread awareness of recycling!