How to Participate in the 2003 Kids Philosophy Slam
The Kids Philosophy Slam would like to have the students in your school
participate in 2003! (The new question for 2003 will be announced in late
August or early September of 2002. )
Teachers;
Please contact us at info@philosophyslam.org
to get on our mailing list to receive the latest information on deadlines and Kids
Philosophy Slam news and prizes available. Please tell other teachers and schools
about the Slam or volunteer to help spread the word, and
don't forget to tell us how you heard about the Kids Philosophy Slam.
Home school entries are also encouraged.
Entering the Kids Philosophy Slam is easy! Since everyone has experiences
in life, the Philosophy Slam asks kids to write about their personal experiences regarding
a philosophical question posed each year. The 2002 question was: "Is the Nature of
Humankind Good or Evil?"
Any student from 1st grade through 12th grade can enter, and there is
no entry fee or form. In 500 words or less, preferably typed and double-spaced, answer the
question posed. (The new topic for 2003 will be announced in late August or early
September of 2002)
Younger kids from grades 1 - 4 may paint or draw a picture to
express their feelings or ideas about the topic, or may include words or write a short
story, or use any creative combination of words and pictures. Grades 1-8 may also write
prose or poetry to answer the question posed.
Deadlines and the new question for 2003 will be announced in late August or early
September of 2002.
Complete Rules for last year's 2002 Kids Philosophy Slam
Please read all rules before writing and submitting your entry.
