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KICK-OFF FOR PROJECT: Start of School Year 2007-2008 |
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Erden's amazing single-handed Pacific crossing as part of his human-powered circumnavigation is worthy of tremendous support!
Because one of Erden's missions is to educate and inspire learners of all ages, we are seeking those students, young and young-at-heart, to offer support by sending mailed envelopes for our Seawordy Project.
HELP US REACH THE GOAL OF 8,000 ENVELOPES
Our goal is one envelope for every mile he rows so that, in theory, our collective mail will reach from California to Australia! We will forward all mail to him (hard copies to Seattle, WA, USA and digital archive to Australia) so that he will be welcomed upon his arrival. |
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Suggested topics for letters/notes:
- Tell Erden how you are inspired by his efforts on this trip
- Offer best wishes on the next portion of his circumnavigation route
- Young learners may choose to illustrate a drawing instead of writing.
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HOW TO SEND MAIL FOR THIS PROJECT |
TEACHERS!
We challenge your classrooms to participate and follow Erden's progress across the Pacific. If you choose to have your entire class write to Erden, each child's letter will count as "one envelope" to help save on postage. In return for an entire classroom of letters, we will list your location and school name in our list of Supporting Schools (see below).
• FREE DOWNLOADABLE LETTER PAPER FOR YOUNG STUDENTS! •
Friendly Letter - grayscale/plain
Friendly Letter - color/basic
Friendly Letter - color/handwriting
Drawing Paper for Young Learners |
Erden's planned path for the Pacific Crossing from California to Australia which spans 6700 nm (7700mi).
(See his tracking data of his actual path here!) |
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Erden's planned landing site in Australia. |
Because each submission will be entered into a drawing for great prizes, make sure to follow these directions carefully!
Single sheet of paper in a stamped/addressed #10 envelope....
(Business envelope of 9.5" long)
Send an encouraging letter or drawing clearly labeled with:
- first and last name of student
- grade in school and age
- complete address for school or home (in case of winning prize)
- signature of teacher
- Students in grades 5-8 must also include an Official Entry Form
- In the case of whole classroom submissions, please also include teacher's name, name of school, city/state, and phone number of school.
** Please note: none of the student contact information will be shared with anyone. It is only for the purpose of awarding prizes. |
Send ALL mail for Erden to:
National Museum of Education
c/o Erden Eruc
80 W. Bowery Street, Suite 305
Akron, Ohio 44308
USA
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| Orrville, Ohio, USA |
Orrville Middle School |
| Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA |
Ocean Palms Elementary, A. Kauffman's 3rd grade class |
| Holgate, Ohio, USA |
Holgate Elementary, P. Schwiebert's 1st grade class |
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©1988-2009 National Museum of Education... In Partnership for America's Future, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
No portion of this site (including text, photos, drawings, renderings, sounds, etc.) may be used in any form without
express written consent of The National Museum of Education, Inc. • All violators will be prosecuted.
National Museum of Education, Inc. • 80 W. Bowery Street, Suite 305 • Akron, Ohio • 330-376-8300 |
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