and the following Connecticut Science Centers

Phase 1

I. Innovative Solution

a. Innovation - (10 points) The solution plan includes original ideas or uses proven ideas in new and creative ways.

b. Sustainability - (10 points) Features of the plan make it probable that the program will continue beyond the first year of implementation.

II. Teamwork

a. How do the Team and the Plan Work? ( 10 points) The plan is feasible (likely to succeed) with the resources described and available, and the team shows evidence of working well together to complete the project.

b. Implementation- (10 points) There is a high probability that the plan can and will be put into action, and that the team will work together.

III. Collaborative Work Award (outside of the team)

a. Collaboration - (10 points) Individuals and/or organizations have made commitments to participate in the project. Their contributions to the project will enhance the results.

b. Community – (10 Points) The team has actively and significantly involved members of the community in the solutions plan.

IV. Climate Change Impact

a. Measures of Success - (10 points) The goals of the plan are clear and have been translated into objectives that can be clearly measured. The plan includes steps to effectively measure achievement of the objectives.

b. Effectiveness- (10 points) If implemented as described, the goals of the plan are likely to significantly reduce local causes of climate change.

V. Presentation to the Judges

a. Clear, Concise and Complete - (10 points) The team's presentation clearly, concisely and completely describes the solution plan and how it meets the judging criteria; and the presentation uses appropriate materials, such as posters, graphics, photography and other visual aides.

b. Team knowledge – (10 points) During the presentation and question and answer session with judges, all team members demonstrate thorough knowledge of climate science and of their greenhouse gas inventory and solution plan.

Phase 2

I. Innovative Solution

a. Innovation - (10 points) The implemented plan includes original ideas or uses proven ideas in new and creative ways.

b. Sustainability - (10 points) Features of the plan make it probable that the program will continue beyond the year of implementation.

II. Teamwork

a. How do the Team and the Plan Work? ( 10 points) The implementation shows feasible (likely to succeed) with the resources described and available, and the team shows evidence of working well together to complete the project.

b. Implementation- (10 points) The solution plan was effectively put into action, and the team worked well together.

III. Collaborative Work Award (outside of the team)

a. Collaboration - (10 points) Individuals and/or organizations outside of the team have made commitments to participate in the project. Their contributions to the project enhanced the results.

b. Community – (10 Points) The team has actively and significantly involved a diverse group of members of the community in the solutions plan implementation.

IV. Climate Change Impact

a. Measures of Success - (10 points) The goals of the implementation plan are clear and have been clearly measured. The plan includes steps to effectively measure achievement of the objectives.

b. Effectiveness- (10 points) If implemented as described, the goals of the plan are likely to significantly reduce local causes of climate change.

VI. Presentation to the Judges

a. Clear, Concise and Complete - (10 points) The team's presentation clearly, concisely and completely describes the solution plan and how it meets the judging criteria; and the presentation uses appropriate materials, such as posters, graphics, photography and other visual aides.

b. Team knowledge – (10 points) During the presentation and question and answer session with judges, all team members demonstrate thorough knowledge of climate science and of their greenhouse gas inventory and solution plan.

Judging and Awards

Each entry will be reviewed and scored based on the Judging Criteria. Judges will select the finalist and winning entries in each of the two Phase 1 Divisions, and the winner of the Phase 2 contest. The winners in each Phase 1 division will receive the awards listed below. There will be only one Cool Results Award. Phase 1 teams may win more than one award in their division.

All members of finalist teams will receive an Award Certificate and prize package.

Phase 1 Middle School Division Awards

· Innovative Solution Award $1000

· Teamwork Award $1000

· Collaborative Work Award (outside of the team) $1000

· Climate Change Impact Award $1000

· Presentation to Judges $1000

Phase 1 High School Division Awards

· Innovative Solution Award $1000

· Teamwork Award $1000

· Collaborative Work Award (outside of the team) $1000

· Climate Change Impact Award $1000

· Presentation to Judges $1000

The Cool Results Award

In May of 2008 one team will win The Cool Results award of $10,000.

All teams that submitted an entry in the 2006-2007 Cool It! Challenge, regardless of whether they received an award, will have the opportunity to submit an implementation report in February of 2008 documenting the results of the first year of their solutions projects. These reports will be evaluated by judges based on the following criteria:

· Documented achievement of goals in the original solution plan;

· Other achievements documented by the team.

· Creativity and perseverance in successfully overcoming challenges;

· How effectively the team used the resources they had to work with;

· Participation and contributions made by individual and organizational partners;

· How likely the program is to continue beyond the second year, and or be replicated by others.

· Emphasis will be made on Innovation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Climate Impact and your presentation to the judges.

Members of the implementation team may differ from those who submitted the original solutions plan. To be eligible for the award, students must have participated in the implementation of the plan and be listed in the implementation report.