1st Place - 19 and Under
e-Divide: Information Inequality
Welcome to e-Divide! The Digital divide the
inequality in access to information technology is an issue of growing
interest in all countries and organizations, yet the public awareness
of the issue is low. This Website discovers how the Digital Divide
affects the young generation - people like ourselves.
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,500 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
1st Place - 15 and Under
A Dollar A Day
This site introduces kids to various methods of poverty alleviation around the world.
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,500 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
1st Place - 12 and Under
It's all MINE!
This site provides information about different
kinds of mining, rock types, and minerals that are commonly found on
homework assignments. Visit a coal mine and a mineral mine with us! We
have included puzzles and quizzes, too. Mining ROCKS!
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,500 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
2nd Place - 19 and Under
AI: Manufactured Minds
Artificial Intelligence research site that
attempts to redefine the way we look at Artificial Intelligence and
helps us to be more appreciative of the numerous benefits that are
being brought about by our continued research in this field.
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,000 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
2nd Place - 15 and Under
Avian Flu - The Imminent Plague
Welcome to Avian Flu - The Imminent Plague, the
one-stop site for all you'll need to know about the deadly avian
influenza virus. Also included is information on the influenza virus,
its history, and much much more. Wanna know about the safety
precautions against bird flu? Wanna learn more about what is being done
now? Then this site is for you!
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,000 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
2nd Place - 12 and Under
Chicken Dumplings for Your Mind
Our site is designed to provide information on
anything you would like to learn about chicken. From chicken anatomy to
issues such as avian flu, we will uncover the world of chicken to show
you the impact that this animal species has on society. Whether you are
researching this subject, or looking for a fun informative site you
will find it here.
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,000 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
3rd Place - 19 and Under
DRM: Two sides of the story
Introduces the user to Digital Rights Management
technology, and takes an in-depth look, from both points of view, at
the current debate about its usage.
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live
3rd Place - 15 and Under
Salmonids In Troubled Waters
This site gives an overview of the economic and
environmental issues related to farmed salmonids and the declining
global wild native stocks. In this site, created for grade 6-9
students, we analyze these issues and challenge users to try our
simulation activities designed to promote higher level thinking.
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live
3rd Place - 12 and Under
Tiny but Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Diseases
We created this site to help raise awareness and
educate children about these diseases. We also tried to make the text
easy to read yet thorough for those who seek to learn more. I hope you
find our website interesting and useful. Please be sure to check out
our own larvae lab picture!
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
PROJECTARCIX Disaster Information Portal
ProjectArcix was a globally coordinated response
to a rash of recent disasters and their following rehabilitation
efforts. We strived to evaluate both natural and human-induced
disasters and the response systems necessary by civilians and
governments to mitigate these occurrences.
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
Avian Flu: Under The Microscope
Our website is designed to give the reader
information on the components of the Avian Flu. This includes the many
aspects of the disease itself, transmission, prevention/control and a
look at what countries are doing to combat the Avian Flu.
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Time Trek
Welcome to the Time Trek Travel Agency. It is the
year 3210 CE. The time machine has been invented, and you will be able
to travel back through time to visit exciting cities and events such as
the French Revolution and Ancient Egypt. Learn great facts about
culture, transporation, science and technology, and more. Where will
you choose to go?
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Global Perspectives Award
AI: Manufactured Minds
Artificial Intelligence research site that
attempts to redefine the way we look at Artificial Intelligence and
helps us to be more appreciative of the numerous benefits that are
being brought about by our continued research in this field.
Prize: Digital camera (retail value approx. $750 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Best of Category - Arts and Entertainment
Broadway Inside-Out
Find out all about Broadway! There is information on specific shows, theaters, TONY Awards, and more!
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Books and Literature
Decrypting the Science Essay
Developed by a team of students comfortable in
literature and science, the site demystifies how to read and write
scientific essays to encourage readers to understand and appreciate
science through literature. It provides help in writing scientific
treatises, papers, and mainly analyses through examples.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Business and Industry
DRM: Two sides of the story
Introduces the user to Digital Rights Management
technology, and takes an in-depth look, from both points of view, at
the current debate about its usage.
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live
Best of Category - Computers and the Internet
e-Divide: Information Inequality
Welcome to e-Divide! The Digital divide the
inequality in access to information technology is an issue of growing
interest in all countries and organizations, yet the public awareness
of the issue is low. This Website discovers how the Digital Divide
affects the young generation - people like ourselves.
Prize: Laptop computer (retail value approx. ,500 USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Best of Category - Geography and Travel
Time Trek
Welcome to the Time Trek Travel Agency. It is the
year 3210 CE. The time machine has been invented, and you will be able
to travel back through time to visit exciting cities and events such as
the French Revolution and Ancient Egypt. Learn great facts about
culture, transporation, science and technology, and more. Where will
you choose to go?
Prize:
MP3 player (retail value approx. USD) and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
Best of Category - Health and Safety
Avian Flu
The site provides general information on bird flu, including symptoms, timeline, and the global economic impact.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - History and Government
The Faceless Enemy
Our site is all about the issue of terrorism that
has become the No 1 security threat in recent years with a huge impact
on the world. Complete with English, Spanish and low bandwidth
versions, our site caters and appeals to a wide audience with our
comprehensive coverage, graphically appealing authentic setting with
lots of interactive features
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Math
Math Maze
Our main purpose is to make more and more people
love math. Other perspectives of math are shown rather than math
formulas and concepts. Inspiring stories about the eminent
mathematicians are to motivate the visitors. A brief history of
mathematics will also be introduced to readers. There are games for
viewers to play yet learning math at the same
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category- Philosophy, Religion, and Mythology
SANATANISTS
Truth as Value. "PHILOSOPHY RELIGION AND
MYTHOLOGY " These THREE tools to unravel the meaning of man's existance
are so exquisitely intertwined yet so very fundamentally apart, it took
us just two blinks to tell ourselves 'Yes'! These are for us" You may
call us young SANATANISTS,Student practetioners of the most ancient
codified ways of life.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Science and Technology
Squeak, Rattle, & Roar
Join us to learn about the variety of ways in
which animals communicate. You will learn that the types of
communication used by animals can be grouped into five different areas
which are sound, visual, touch, chemical and interspecies. Our site
also provides information on animals' physical characteristics,
habitat, food, growth, and more.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Social Sciences and Culture
Mom! You're Embarrassing Me
The purpose for this website was to collect data
from adolescent girls. The instrument we used (survey) asked girls to
identify themselves by ethnicity, religion, age, and to check some
common ways we thought moms might embarrass them. We asked girls to
identify if their moms embarrassed them and to rate how embarrassing
she is on a scale of 1-10.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.
Best of Category - Sports and Recreation
Rodeo for Kids of All Ages
The purpose of our site is to give kids a 'taste'
of what it is like to visit the rodeo. With help from the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, we have a great collection of photographs so
that kids can actually see what we're writting about. Our site covers
rodeo events, history, and all the activities that go along with modern
day rodeos.
Prize: Certificate of Achievement.