Checklist/Rules for 3D Poster Project   

1. At least 10 ‘details from the episode’ must be represented visually on your poster

2. Each detail must be neatly labeled and numbered on the poster. 

3.  Poster board must be between 18” x 24” and 22” x 28” (NJCL Rules state 22” x 28”)

4.  Poster board must be thick/heavy to support attached materials -

     no ‘foam’ poster board is permitted b/c it is difficult to hang for display

5.  Poster must include numerous items attached to the poster board - at least 5 different items must be used

6.  *Not Permitted:                -dolls of any sort (unless constructed from scratch)

                                                -store-bought action figures/army men/figurines

                                                -Lego materials or anything similar

                                                -food which will quickly rot

.7 All items must be securely attached to the poster board

            -points will be deducted for items which are broken or fall off

            -remember, the poster will be hung up on a wall (not flat on a table)

8. Some suggestions for 3D items to attach to the poster board:  cotton balls, sticks,

                   rocks, pebbles, buttons, paper clips, dried pasta/beans, bits of fabric,

                   string, rubber bands, toothpicks, marbles, etc

9. Do not have large plain areas on your poster - be creative and colorful

10. Colored markers/pencils must be used - no regular pencils permitted

11. Items from the Internet are NOT acceptable.  Drawings must be your own work.  You may use a word processor to type your text if you are unable to hand-letter neatly on your chart.

Teachers will also use the following four criteria to grade projects:   

-neatness/clarity                                -ability to tell the story visually

          -artistic merit & presentation                     -creativity/originality

SEE EXAMPLES OF 3-D POSTERS

Project Examples