Calling all Idaho students (K-12)! Do you have an interest in geography? Have you ever wondered how earthquakes happen? Take part in the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s (IOEM) Earthquake Awareness competition – a statewide contest for Idaho youth to research and share more about earthquakes and how to prepare for one. Students will compete with peers around the state for recognition and prizes!
Competition Guidelines
- Create a presentation based around earthquake awareness and creative ideas that assist the public to showcase preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from earthquakes within Idaho.
- Students can work solo or in a team of two, along with a teacher mentor
- Students are asked to create a poster or diorama
Frequently Asked Questions
Submissions for the Fall 2024 Earthquake Awareness Competition have not opened yet. For those interested, please sign-up to receive communication in regard to the competition, including entry and deadline information, tips on how to create your project, and more!
The competition is open to all Idaho K-12 students. You must reside in the State of Idaho to enter.
We encourage participation from homeschoolers. You must be homeschooled within Idaho to participate.
Entries will be judged and scored in five criteria sections:
The topic is clearly identified and focused on earthquakes within the borders of Idaho.
Overall presentation is effective and informative regarding the topic of interest within the respective age groups of the participants.
Application of an earthquake-based topic is utilized and the participant is reporting accurate information.
All work is original, and any non-original images, graphics, and/or information are clearly and correctly cited.
- Presentation of the project is appealing
Participants can earn up to a total of 50 points.
Yes. Prizes for the Fall 2024 Earthquake Awareness Competition will be announced at a later date.
Idaho Office of Emergency Management is diligently working to finalize details for the Fall 2024 Earthquake Awareness Competition. A deadline to enter will be announced at a later date.
If you have not done so already, please sign-up to receive communication in regard to the competition, including entry and deadline information, tips on how to create your project, and more!
Additional Questions?
Mitigation Section Chief
Susan Cleverley
scleverley@imd.idaho.gov