2004 TRIO ThinkQuest
Best of Contest
Southeastern Legacies
Southeastern Legacies will guide visitors through many different architectural buildings in Southeast Asia. These architectural treasures have been greatly influenced by religious and historical values, and have succeeded in epitomizing each country's culture.
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Water Chemistry
We are the group H20, and we study water chemistry. We decided we would test water from different parts of the Vermillion Water Cycle and compare the results. In this site you will find information on how we proceeded through the project, the results we received, and places we visited to obtain more water samples.
Visit Site AboutBest Site from Middle School, Gold Award, Interactive Learning
Forensic Science
Forensic science goes back to prehistoric times. The first practice of forensic science was found in many ancient cultures and in many countries. These include: China, Rome, England, Spain, Scotland, and many others. An example of early forensic science include the examination of fingerprints, rock carving's, engravings, and medical uses. Today it has evolved into a practice that can solve crime and mysteries.
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Paddles Up!
This site will provide information on Paddling in Hawaii. Paddling is a sport that has been loved and enjoyed by the people of Hawaii for years.
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Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a serious crime in almost every country in the world. Within this site, we hope to teach you about human trafficking and its effects. The Philippines is one of the top countries responsible for human trafficking. Women are shipped throughout different parts of Asia, going along with the hope of securing a decent job but they are deceived instead. This site is about what human trafficking is, how it affects the women of the Philippines, what causes human trafficking to occur, the feeling and experiences that come along with it and possible solutions for how the Philippines and the rest of the world can rid itself of this growing corruption.
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Japanese Internment
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese. Widespread anger and chaos ensued. The U.S. government immediately declared war upon Japan marking the entrance of the U.S. into World War II. This also marked the beginning of the incarceration of Japanese-Americans. A truly unjustified action, the internment of the Japanese is one example of how unsolved discrimination can bring injustice to U.S. citizens. This website honors the Japanese-Americans who went through the experience and lived to tell. History is meant to be passed on and used to keep from making the same mistakes.
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Getting Involved in Portland
Our Website has a wealth of information about some of the volunteer programs currently available in Portland, such as Hands on Portland, Oregon Food Bank, Community Cycling Center, Habitat for Humanity and Volunteers of America. We hope to help more teenagers and their families' to reach out to our community. Thus, a variety of helpful and educational activities are promoted to lighten others lives.
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Modern Slavery
Even though Slavery is illegal in every country; it still exists in at least 89 countries including the USA. Slavery has been growing rapidly due to the benefits of slave ownership. In the year 2003, the U.S. Government estimated that between 800,000 - 900,000 people are trafficked each year. Money is the main factor for the rise in modern Slavery. Slaves today are sold from $40 - $1000, which is extremely affordable compared to the past when one could pay $38,000 per slave.
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Wrestling: Mind Over Matter
Our site is dedicated to teaching you about the mental aspects of wrestling. Most people think that being big and buff is the only key to being a great wrestler, but that's only 10% of the battle -- the rest is all in your head. We hope to change a few minds by examining the mind of the wrestler.
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Hmong Shaman
There are around 160,000 Hmong's in the U.S, mostly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California. However, there are still several million Hmong people in China, Thailand, and Laos, speaking a variety of dialects (Lindsay). They are believed to have originated from China 5000 years ago (Yang). After war and persecution from other ethnic groups, the Hmong were forced to move southward into Indochina. Most Hmong left China around the 19th century to settle near the tops of Indochina like Laos, Thailand, and Burma. Our goal is to educate people all around the world about Hmong Shaman.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder affects the brain so that unusual shifts causes episodes of mania and depression. These shifts in mood can cause damage in one's personal and work life. This disorder affects 2.4 million adults in the United States. This disorder may affect anyone, no matter the sex, race, and/or religion. The bipolar disorder becomes evident during the early adulthood of a person. The disorder is also a long-term illness that can be managed like diabetes. Different symptoms occur at multiple stages of the disorder resulting in instantaneous reactions. These reactions can result in careless decisions to the extreme of suicide. Bipolarism is often a neglected disorder in our society due to ignorance. People with bipolar disorder can be treated to live an average life. This site will provide an overview of the fundamentals, treatment options, assistance centers, and effects of this disorder.
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Addictions
Drug and alcohol comes to most teen minds when the topic of addiction arises, but many more addictions exist. In fact, many teens have addictions before they even realize it. For most addictions, symptoms can be observed and treatment can be sought. Hopefully, after reviewing this site, people will be more knowledgeable about addictions.
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Ovarian Cancer
Learn about ovarian cancer, its possible causes and available treatments.
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Glass Exploration
Do you ever wonder how glass is created? Or, who was the first to create glass? Not much is known about the first glass makers and who created glass. Glass appears to have been produced as far back as the second millennium BC by the Egyptians & perhaps the Phoenicians. It is said that Phoenician sailors were the first ones to attempt to make glass. This site will tell you about the history of glass making and how it began.
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