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1st Place - 19 and Under
Young Blood: Children of War
Young Blood: Children of War aims to explain the current situation of child soldiers in the world today. This site breaks its information down into the following categories: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions. There are also country dossiers that provide information about child soldiers in 20 countries.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,500 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
1st Place - 15 and Under
Sustainability
This web site explores the concept of sustainability; how it impacts our current lives and how it will affect the future. We explore how we, as a world people, are involved in practices that are not sustainable. Since these issues will impact future generations, we also explore ways to manage our resources so that they will be sutainable.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,500 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
1st Place - 12 and Under
Living on the Brink
Like a window into another world, "Living on the Brink," deeply explores the devastating loss of species. Using an interactive learning format, live video, games, interviews, and more the site reveals the story in a format and style that allows students to see the real world. Perspectives from 831 children, from 31 countries, are examined.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,500 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
2nd Place - 19 and Under
The Credibles
Information on the internet is of varying quality, ranging from the trustworthy to the outright false. Our site guides readers in assessing the credibility of information they encounter on the internet. Issues such as the legitimacy of online information, censorship, and the use of the internet to spread sensational stories, are explored.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,250 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
2nd Place - 15 and Under
Internet Safety
Are you tired of boring Internet safety lessons? Here is the shocking truth. We made this site because kids feel safe because they wonít "meet" anyone online. Here you will find the truth about online predators and cyberbullying. Our goal for this website was to ëKeeping it Realí. We thought we were safe until we made this site. How safe are you?
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,250 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
2nd Place - 12 and Under
Earth Buddies
If you're interested in helping to improve the environment, then this is the website for you. You will learn about problems facing our environment such as global warming and deforestation. You'll also learn about renewable sources of energy, endangered species and hundreds of things you can do at school, at home, and in the community.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,250 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
3rd Place - 19 and Under
TQ Toolkit - A web building guide for ThinkQuesters
TQ Toolkit is an educational website designed to
help aspiring ThinkQuest participants improve the quality of their
entries in order to benefit the millions who visit the ThinkQuest
library.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,000 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
3rd Place - 15 and Under
Energy Generation
This site will teach you everything you need to know on the energy problems we face and how they can be solved.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,000 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
3rd Place - 12 and Under
Global Tales
Global Tales is a collection of short stories
from a variety of cultures around the world. Its goal is to encourage
young people to explore cultural diversity through traditional folk
tales, myths and legends.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,000 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.
Global Perspectives Award
Living on the Brink
Like a window into another world, "Living on the Brink," deeply explores the devastating loss of species. Using an interactive learning format, live video, games, interviews, and more the site reveals the story in a format and style that allows students to see the real world. Perspectives from 831 children, from 31 countries, are examined.
Prize: Digital camera with approximate retail value of $750 USD and trip to ThinkQuest Live.
TRIO Special Recognition Award
The Real Enslavement
This website is designed to inform, not only
teens, but also adults, about slavery. We believe that young people, as
well as their parents, should know about the true events that took
place during the transatlantic slave trade. Also, they should know that
slavery is still taking place today and that anyone could possibly be
taken into slavery.
Prize: Trip to ThinkQuest Live
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
A Matter Of Time
This site examines the concept of time, in both
English and Greek, from its suggested beginning to its projected end.
It explores and engages the reader with vastly varying views of time
from those advocated by scientists and religious, to those espoused by
artists, philosophers, and even remote African tribes.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
The Disease Detective
Our website is about epidemiology -- the science
of discovering causes of an outbreak in a population, and ways to
manage it. Discover the importance of epidemiology in everyday life,
and learn to be a disease deteective our interactive games, animations,
comics, case-studies, quizzes, interviews, photos and much more!
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
The Wheelchair Bound
Welcome to our site! This project aims to educate
the world about wheelchair users, the problems they face, and their
integration into the society. It contains general information about
wheelchairs and wheelchair-users, and also in-depth details about what
society is doing to help this community. Also included are case studies
and interviews
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
The DCI Debate - Challenge of the Digital Age
The digital age has brought along its share of
challenges, one of which is an increasing incidence of Digital
Copyright Infringement (DCI), be it that of software, music or movies.
Should it be supported or vilified? This site presents you with both
sides of the story for you to make an informed decision on this issue.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
Internet Addiction Disorder: The Mind Prison
A personal computer (PC) and an Internet
connection. This is a common sight in most urban households now, but it
is also the only tools an Internet addict needs. Are your loved ones
addicted? How do you identify the signs? How can you help them? If you
find yourself asking these questions, browse our site now and find your
answers!
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
TRIO Special Recognition Award
The Real Enslavement
This website is designed to inform, not only
teens, but also adults, about slavery. We believe that young people, as
well as their parents, should know about the true events that took
place during the transatlantic slave trade. Also, they should know that
slavery is still taking place today and that anyone could possibly be
taken into slavery.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 19 and Under
The Holocaust in Romania
We think that the Holocaust is an interesting and
complex subject. We present information gathered from The Romanian
Association of Jews, pictures from the past or from now (Auschwitz) and
statements. After accessing the site, you can watch a short
introduction in which we gathered pictures and statements from the
memories of some survivors.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
SolarPedia - The Solar Atlas
SolarPedia is an online atlas which provides detailed information, graphics, animations, videos and games to do with the Solar System. SolarPedia is not just an ordinary site piled with information. Visit SolarPedia for the most unique and ultimate Solar experience!
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
I Can Do That! Coping Successfully with Amputations
Amputees face physical and emotional challenges every day of their
lives. Having a positive attitude helps to alleviate some of the
difficulties. Visitors to this site will learn about amputees and about
some causes for this type of disability and will discover how some
special people face the challenge of living in a society of "whole"
people.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
A Hazy Situation - Be Clear about it
Since 1997, from September to October annually,
haze would cover South East Asia, which has great impact on health,
tourism, trading industries and the global environment. "A Hazy
Situation - be clear about it" informs the public about the haze and
suggests what we can do to tackle the haze problem using the 3'P's -
protect, prepare and prevent.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
The Hallowed Ground Preservation Site
This website consists of 1,700 pages of
information about preserving Civil War battlefields, reenacting, and
the Civil War in general. It contains information about civil wars in
other countries, famous units and mascots and much more. The site
contains 450 pictures, 25 music files and 5 movies. It is available in
five languages and text only.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
Let's Stop Technology Waste
In this site you are going to learn what reusing
and recycling is and the importance of these words in our lives now and
for the future. In addition you will have a chance to see our new
materials made from waste electronic and computer parts and all the
activities at schools in Turkey and Slovenia.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
Punjab Culture
It gives a vivid description of "punjab"(one of the province of pakistan) and its culture
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 15 and Under
Environmental Issues International
Our website offers a look at how Natural
Disasters and Manmade Issues are affecting Planet Earth, what these
effects are and what can be done about it. We also offer a disaster
alert system updated with the latest natural disasters, worldwide,
based on a live RSS feed.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Healthy Eating - For kids, by kids
This website is about healthy eating and
exercise. This pupose of the website to to educate youngsters on how to
live a healthy life.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Jammin' 'bout Diabetes
Come to our site to learn more information about
diabetes. We have interesting facts, games, quizzes, interviews and
more. Find out why we're Jammin' 'bout Diabetes.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Think Globally, Act Locally, Go Organic
Our website explains how to farm organically and
translates information that we learned into information that kids can
understand. Kids will learn about organic, natural and conventional
foods, so they can decide what kind of food they want to buy. We took
all the pictures, visited farms, interviewed farmers, grew a garden,
and conducted surveys.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
The Case of the Mysterious Macros
Join the CSI Detective Team as they show you how
to make the big catch! Learn how to use benthic macroinvertebrates to
determine water quality. These little creatures are good indicators of
water quality since they are sensitive to changes in the environment.
Learn how to conduct your own water quality monitoring project!
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Marine Debris
Marine Debris is a terrible problem around the
world. It hurts and kills our marine life, is a hazard for ships, and
is harmful to humans! We made this site so other students could learn
about marine debris - what it is, where it comes from, and how they can
help prevent it.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
Teens Tangled In Violence
This website is about how teens that are caught in dealing with the violence in their lives and things people can do to help.
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.
Honorable Mention - 12 and Under
We're Not Clowning Around
If you don't live near a circus of some kind,
this is where you can experience the thrill, awe, and entertainment of
the circus right on your computer screen!
Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.