Sons of the American Revolution
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Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest
Students create a tri-fold brochure based on one of the five foundational documents of the United States, judged on content, creativity, and accuracy. Contest deadline: March 11 every year.
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What Is the SAR Middle School Brochure Contest?
The brochure must be made from an 8½” x 11” piece of paper and reflect the chosen document’s theme. The contest emphasizes original work by the student — hand-drawn artwork and authored text rather than material copied from books, magazines, or the internet. Using software tools to design and create the brochure is allowed.
Contest Theme
The theme is always one of the five foundational documents of the United States:
- Articles of Confederation
- Declaration of Independence
- U.S. Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Federalist Papers
Who Can Enter?
The contest is open to middle school students in grades 6-9 (depending on when the American Revolution is taught in their school), including private, public, and home-schooled students, plus Scouts and C.A.R. members if their school is not participating.
- Students can enter the contest only once during their middle school years, and each entry must be individual (not a group effort).
- Entries must go through a school, scouting organization, or the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.). Home-schooled students submit through their homeschool association. Individual students cannot submit entries directly to the SAR chapter.
How to Enter
The contest has three levels: local (entries go to the local SAR chapter), state (chapter winners advance), and national (the first-place state winner competes for cash prizes).
- Ask a teacher, C.A.R. leader, or scout leader to oversee the contest.
- Contact the chapter for specific deadlines and contest guidelines — deadlines vary by chapter.
- Make sure your brochure follows the rules and guidelines below.
Prizes
- National prizes: 1st — $200; 2nd — $150; 3rd — $100.
- Local and state prizes may vary depending on the chapter and state.
Judging Criteria
- Content: How well the brochure explains and presents the chosen foundational document.
- Creativity: The originality of the design and use of art and text.
- Correctness: Accuracy of historical information, spelling, grammar, and adherence to the brochure guidelines.
Brochure Guidelines and Layout
- Size: A single 8½” x 11” piece of paper (standard or pastel-colored) folded into three equal panels.
- Artwork: Hand-drawn artwork is highly encouraged; software-generated artwork is allowed, but avoid pasting images from external sources.
- Text: Original, hand-written or typed, with proper grammar and spelling — no copying from books, the internet, or magazines.
Content Layout
- Cover Panel: A title and an image related to the document.
- Inside Cover: A picture and brief introduction (with a caption if necessary).
- First Inside Panel: An introduction to the document with key facts and an overview.
- Two Inside Panels: A detailed explanation of the document’s significance — the lessons for America, how it reflects American values, what motivated its creators, its impact on American history, and whether you could have been a part of creating it.
- Back Panel: A 2½” x 2½” box with the student’s name (first, middle initial, last); school district and school name (or C.A.R. society or scouting group); grade and school year; teacher’s or adult leader’s name; and state code and SAR chapter name.
About Sgt. Moses Adams
The contest is named in honor of Sgt. Moses Adams, a soldier in the American Revolution who made the ultimate sacrifice. He was a member of the 13th Regiment of the Massachusetts Line and died at Valley Forge. The contest honors his service and the sacrifice of many others who fought for America’s freedom.
Contact
Questions About This Program?
Teachers and scout leaders: contact the Robert Forsyth Chapter for this year’s local deadline and entry instructions.