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Classroom Presenters: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the goal of the Children's Clean Water Festival?
- I would like to participate but do not have an activity to present. What can I do?
- How long should my presentation be?
- How many presentations will I give throughout the day?
- Can I use audio-visual equipment?
- Do I have scheduled breaks?
- Is there a fee to be a presenter?
- How early can I set-up my classroom?
- Will I receive confirmation and specific Festival details once I send in my registration?
- Can our organization also be an exhibitor in the Exhibit Hall?
- Whom do I contact if I have any additional questions?
- When and where does the Children's Clean Water Festival take place?
- I would like to participate but do not have an activity to present. What can I do?
Q : What is the goal of the Children's Clean Water Festival?
To teach children that they are capable of having real, long-lasting, positive impacts on water resources, and to equip them with the information they need to do that in a fun and engaging way.
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Q : When and where does the Children's Clean Water Festival take place?
The 15th annual Children’s Clean Water Festival will be held April 24, 2008. The time is tentatively set for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Festival is held at the Sylvania Campus of Portland Community College. Traffic in Portland can be very heavy, especially in the afternoon, so travel times may need to be adjusted for unexpected delays. The campus is essentially free of college students on the day of the Festival; the Sylvania Campus has finished most of its finals by then, so the Festival children reign supreme on campus. The Festival is held in three buildings and on the lawn between the buildings. Every 25 minutes, class groups move from room to room and building to building according to their schedule.
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Q : I would like to participate but do not have an activity to present. What can I do?
Contact the festival staff: we can help you develop ideas for activities. We also have some activities for which we need presenters.
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Q : How long should my presentation be?
The presentation must fit 25 total minutes. This includes everyone’s arrival into your classroom, introduction, activity and/or presentation, and wrap-up.
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Q : How many presentations will I give throughout the day?
Anywhere from five to seven different school groups of up to 30 students each rotate in and out of your classroom throughout the day.
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Q : Can I use audio-visual equipment?
We promote the Festival as being highly interactive, so we discourage the use of audio-visual equipment. If you have special needs, please make sure to mention them on our registration form.
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Q : Do I have scheduled breaks?
You will have a scheduled break and lunch is provided.
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Q : Is there a fee to be a presenter?
There is no fee.
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Q : How early can I set-up my classroom?
Presenters can begin moving into their classroom at 7:00 a.m. on Festival day. All classrooms and exhibits must be ready for students no later than 9:30 AM.
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Q : Will I receive confirmation and specific Festival details once I send in my registration?
Your classroom schedule, maps, and other details will be mailed to you prior to the Festival. In the meantime, Festival coordinators will contact you to discuss your proposed activity and make sure we clearly understand your needs.
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Q : Can our organization also be an exhibitor in the Exhibit Hall?
Yes, if you have enough volunteers and/or coworkers to cover both your exhibit and classroom presentations. Click here for exhibitor guidelines.
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Q : Whom do I contact if I have any additional questions?
Patty Morgan, Pacific Agenda
PO Box 10142
Portland, OR 97296
Phone: 503-223-8633
FAX: 503-228-8681
E-mail: pmorgan@europa.com
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