Our Most Awaited
Educational Program & Competition
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WATERWISE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF INDIA
WHAT IS H2Ooooh!?
H2Ooooh! is a unique program crafted for Indian school students from Std. 1-8. Through this program, we aim to increase awareness about the limited availability of water, its sustainable use, its conservation, its exploitation and much more. Additionally, we want to enable the students to share their own experiences and proposals for the protection of the environment.
USO is pleased to bring this unique competition to schools!
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UNESCO New Delhi office was established in 1948, and runs programs in eleven South and Central Asian countries, i.e.; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In addition to communication programs, UNESCO also runs several projects for education and culture.
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UNESCO New Delhi office was established in 1948, and runs programs in eleven South and Central Asian countries, i.e.; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In addition to communication programs, UNESCO also runs several projects for education and culture.
Click here to know more.
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A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT THE PROJECT
This initiative was initially conceived in Italy, through the collaborative efforts and creativity of UNESCO-Venice Office, Gruppo Alcuni and RAI Fiction (Italian National TV). The primary aim was to increase public awareness – particularly amongst the youth aged 6 – 14 years – on water-related issues.
AIM OF THE PROJECT
Through this project, we intend to develop a series of animated cartoon videos, focussing on the issue of water conservation and its sustainable use. Selected students shall be provided training on cartooning, storyboarding and animation. Top 3 stories shall be selected, and converted into an animated film.
Why this Competition?
This competition is aimed to encourage Indian youngsters (6 to 14 years old) to actively give their creative contribution to water issues (i.e; its limited availability, its sustainable use, its conservation and safe guarding from exploration of water resource etc.)
Through this project, a series of animated cartoon videos shall be developed, focusing on the issue of water protection and its sustainable use. The story boards of the cartoon shall be based on ideas selected during the competition conducted within the Indian schools, after training them in story boarding and cartooning and animation.
Details of the Competition
Eligibility
this program is targeted for students of Std. 1 to 8, and is open to all schools nationally.
USO Member and Non-Member schools may participate. (Registration Fees differ).
- Registration Fees from USO Member Schools*: Rs. 150.
- Registration Fees from USO non-Member Schools: Rs. 300.
*USO subsidizes the cost of participation for member schools to participate in activities and programs. Cost of USO Membership is nominal:
- Rs. 100 (valid till March 31, 2022)
- Rs. 300 (valid till March 31, 2025)
Phase 1
Phase 1
This is the Awareness Phase, whereby students shall watch the videos in class followed by class discussions.
- Watch any 5 videos in English or Hindi or both with students of Std 1 -8 (students may watch all videos if they wish).
- Discuss about the video and use Drops of water (DoW’s) for class discussion in class (DoW’s are a resource specially prepared for this program to increase awareness about water and its issues.
- Each student to take and submit an online quiz individually.
- School to provide the student participation list.
All video links, DoW’s shall be shared with teachers.
Phase 2
Phase 2
In this Phase, the students shall be split based on their standard.
For Std. 1-3 (Competition Phase)
- Students of Std. 1-3 to submit their art-work for the Competition. Theme shall be provided later.
Std. 4-8 (Competition & Training Phase)
Students of Std. 4-8 to:
- Submit art work (theme to be provided).
- Take a short quiz on animation and water issues.
Selected students (based on the above quiz and artwork) shall be hand-picked to register for a 2-week online training classes. Registration fees shall be Rs. 500. The details for online classes are as follows:
- Week 1: Storyboarding and Cartooning classes – these classes shall be conducted online from Monday to Friday; 1 hour each day.
- Week 2: Animation classes – these shall also be held online. Laptop / desktop shall be required. Monday to Friday; 1 hour each day.
At the end of the training classes, students shall be required to submit written stories and a 10 sec. animation clip.
Details for classes, meeting links, timings etc shall be communicated to students later.
Phase 3
Phase 3
This is the last Phase of the Program in which the Competition Results shall be declared.
Results shall be announced on World River Day, September 26, 2021.
For Std. 1-3
- First, Second and Third Prize winners, from each standard shall be selected nationally.
- Best-entry from each school shall also be selected, from each standard.
- Based on the entries received, creative winners may also be picked.
For Std. 4-8
- Top three stories submitted by students shall be selected to be animated.
- Top 10-second animation clips submitted by students, to be selected. These video clips shall be used to create a ‘Collage Short Film’.
- Based on the entries received, creative winners may also be picked.
Certificates & Prizes
Phase 1
For Std. 1-8
- Participation e-Certificates shall be awarded to all students (who have taken online quiz).
- School and main H2Ooooh! program teacher coordinator to receive e-Certificates and H2Ooooh! goodies.
Phase 2
For Std. 4-8
- Printed Participation & Training Certificate and H2Ooooh! goodies for all participating students.
Phase 3
For Std. 1-3
- Top three winners, from each standard to receive Printed Certificate and Trophy.
- Best-entry from each school shall receive Printed Certificate and Medal.
- Creative winners to receive Printed Certificate and Medal.
For Std. 4-8
- Top three winners to receive Printed Certificate and Trophy.
- A special screening to be conducted for the release of the top three animated films.
- Creative winners to receive Printed Certificate and Medal.
Online Felicitation Ceremony to be conducted to declare the winners. It shall be attended by all organising partners.
Important Dates
Kindly note important dates as below:
- Registration Period: July 1-30, 2021
- Online Meeting (via Microsoft Teams) with all Main Teacher Coordinators of H2Ooooh! from each school to go over the program and answer questions: July 16, 2021
- H2Ooooh! Program begins (teachers to watch videos and use DoW’s for class discussions): July 19 – August 8, 2021
- Students to take the online quiz individually: July 26 – Aug 8, 2021
- Students of Std. 1-3 to submit their art work: August 12, 2021
- Students of Std. 4-8 to take a quiz on ‘animation’ and submit their art work: August 12, 2021
- Registration of selected students: August 16-22, 2021
- Week 1 of online training classes: August 23-27, 2021
- Week 2 of online training classes: August 30 – September 3, 2021
- Students to submit stories, cartoon, and 10-sec animation clip: September 12, 2021
- Announcement of all winners: September 26, 2021
- Release of animated films: TBD
Disclaimer
Kindly note the following:
- Names and list of students provided by the schools cannot be changed later.
- All stories, art work, animation clips submitted by students shall be the joint property of all partners.
- Partners may use the content as generated above in any print or electronic media.
- Judges’ decision is final. No conversation in this regard shall be entertained.
- All printed certificates, trophies, medals, goodies (for students) shall be sent to the kind attention of the School Principal. It is the school’s responsibility to distribute the same to the students.
For schools and the teacher coordinators of the H2Ooooh! Program, kindly view this short video that outlines what the H2Ooooh! Program is all about. If you have any questions, please view the FAQ’s.
SCHOOLS, REGISTER NOW!
For USO Member Schools: Rs. 150 (PER SCHOOL)
For USO Non-Member Schools: Rs. 300 (PER SCHOOL)
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We Are Sure You Have Questions About H2Ooooh!
Here Are Answers To Some Frequently Asked Questions
Here Are Answers To Some Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, USO membership is open for schools till September 30, 2021. Schools may apply for membership now. USO Membership period is valid from April 1 – March 31.
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USO charges a nominal amount from each school as Membership fees. We subsidize registration fee for member schools to participate in our activities and programs.
Cost of USO Membership is nominal:
- Rs. 100 (valid till March 31, 2022)
- Rs. 300 (valid till March 31, 2025)
Schools are required to register for H2Ooooh! for Phase 1. After registration, all students from Std. 1-8 can participate in the Program. Regsitration fees are from each school.
Selected students, shall be asked to register for Phase 2 (Competition & Training Phase). These hand-picked students shall be required to register individually. Fees due at that time shall be Rs. 500.
The decision of which classes to roll this program out to is left to each school. The animated films can be shared with the entire school, irrespective of whether the school chooses to involve students from all standards.
Absolutely, links to all videos shall be shared with schools. Students may watch as many videos as they like, and are available in both English and Hindi.
DoW’s is short for Drops of Water. These are information and resource booklets provided to teachers to aid in class discussions. Teachers may use them as reference material as they provide a great deal of information related to all things water.
Yes. All students who participated are required to submit the online quiz. The students names (quiz takers) shall be cross checked with the names as provided by the school. Accordingly, e-Certificates shall be issued.
No. Only the interested students may participate in Phase 2.
Yes, registration fees of Rs.500 shall be due from each student who registers for the Competition and Training Round. 2-week online training classes shall be provided for all students as follows:
- Week 1: Storyboarding and Cartooning classes – these classes shall be conducted online from Monday to Friday; 1 hour each day.
- Week 2: Animation classes – these shall also be held online. Laptop / desktop shall be required. Monday to Friday; 1 hour each day.
At the end of the training classes, students shall be required to submit written stories and a 10 sec. animation clip.
Submitting a story is mandatory for taking part in the Competition. Submitting the artwork is optional.
Students are required to take the online quiz (individually). The names of these students shall be cross-checked with the list submitted by the school, and then Participation e-Certificates shall be issued.
These e-Certificates shall be sent via email to the Teacher Coordinator for distribution to the students.
All students who register for Phase 2, shall receive printed certificates and goodies. Winners shall be sent trophies and medals, goodies. All these shall be sent to the kind attention of the School Principal. The school may distribute to students during school assembly.
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