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2010 Hexagon Project

What is the Interdependence Day Hexagon Project?
High school and junior high school/middle school students (grades 5-12) are invited to respond creatively to the many themes of global interdependence - real-world issues - and become a part of an international movement to create a more civil, peace-minded and just world.

This project is a meaningful vehicle for allowing young people to think and respond about issues of personal and global importance. We had more than 250 pieces exhibited at an exciting, participatory event this 2009 year and we hope to have a bigger and even more meaningful exhibit in 2010! Click here to view photos from last year's Hexagon Project exhibit. We envision filling the Melberger Arts Center here in Scranton from floor to ceiling with interconnected hexagons that tell the story about students' vision and understanding of connectedness.

Why a hexagon?
The hexagon is a composition of complex relationships, interdependent lines, like bonds of human connection, strengthened in multiples into an infinite network of connections. It maintains its own presence as a shape, symbol of light and life, yet, structurally, destined to be part of a whole - a splendid architectural element, infinitely expandable.

How to get involved.

• Download your Hexagon Packet and read it (below).
• Engage support from administration and other disciplines.
• Keep checking back to this website for updates and additional resources.
• Download or purchase an Interdependence Handbook to gather ideas and understanding.
• Communicate with contact persons (below).
• Launch project and have entries ready by the end of June 2010! Click here to view photos of last year's hexagons.
  

Hexagon Project Resources

Entry Form

2010 Prospectus

Parental Release Form

Project Themes

Hexagon Template

Hexagon Project Power Point Presentation

Themes Teacher Handout 2010

The project must be completed by the end of the academic year 2009- 2010. Entries will be accepted any time between May1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 - the earlier the better. Deadline: Work that arrives after June30, 2010  will not be accepted! 

The 2010 Interdependence Hexagon Project exhibit will open at the Melberger Arts Center in Scranton, PA on Friday, September 3, 2010 and will run throughout the month of September 2010.

We had more than 250 hexagons exhibited in 2009, and we hope to have a bigger and even more meaningful exhibit in 2010! We envision filling the Melberger Arts Center in Scranton from floor to ceiling with interconnected hexagons that tell the story about students' vision and understanding of connectedness. Click here to view photos from last year's Hexagon Project exhibit.

 

Important Message: Please send Hexagons to:

George Barbolish Hexagon Project

Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School

11749 State Route 106

Kingsley, PA 18826

USA

NOTICE TO TEACHERS: Please include your most often accessed e-mail along with your school information so we may contact you during the summer if we have questions or to notify you about a student's special recognition.

Hexagon Project Chairs:

Beth Burkhauser
email

George Barbolish
email

Annette Palutis