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Hawaii
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2003
Hawaii is one of the few places on Earth where a diverse mix of cultures and ethnicities blend together peacefully. People who live in Hawaii are said to have the "Aloha Spirit." They share a mutual respect for one another in which caring and openness are practiced.
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Finalist
2001
It is a fact that Hawaii has been estimated to have less than 10% of their wetlands remaining today! Unfortunately, one of the wetland that has vanished over a period of 300 years, is one that is located right in our community, Kaelepulu Pond. Kaelepulu Pond was once a thriving wetland filled with native wildlife. It was also known as one of the few natural freshwater fishpond in the state of Hawaii. All of this has vanished and what is left is a polluted pond which is now called Enchanted Lake. ?Why are Hawaii?s Wetlands Vanishing?? is an interactive website filled with dynamic graphics, animations, sounds, video clips, and a learning center of interactive activities. It takes the viewers on a journey back to the past when the wetland was a thriving marshland and then completes its journey to present day. You will virtually see the changes that affected the habitat and wildlife of Kaelepulu Pond.
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Finalist
2000
Hawaii is a special place. It has more threatened and endangered species than anywhere else in the world. This website include how plants and animals came to Hawai'i, changes they experienced, and what we can do to help.
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Finalist
2000
Mahalo!
"Venture into Hawai'i's Coral Reefs" validates the fact that Hawai'i's coral reef is indeed the tropical rainforest of the sea.
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Winner
1999
Our "Aloha Paradise? Network" is a web site about the
endangered and extinct plants and animals of Hawaii,
the most endangered species spot on Earth! The site shows others about endangered species and what is happening to our islands' beauty. Our Web site is organized somewhat like a television network with different shows
such as the "Extinct Files," "Mynah Winery," "Rescue 5-0,"
"Hawaii's Most Wanted," "Earthline," and "Animal Squares."
Hopefully, we can encourage and move other people to
become active in trying to prevent any more species from
becoming endangered or extinct, by approaching the issue in
an entertaining yet informative way. We would like to decrease the
amount of plants and animals that are disappearing before
it's too late. Join us in our mission to save our
Hawaiian Paradise.
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Winner
1998
The Ahupua'a Adventure game is designed to have people around the world learn more about Kaua'i and its history and culture. Featured topics are medicinal plants, surfing, legends, beliefs, animal life, and ways to prepare some Hawaiian foods. Historical topics include how Hawaiians separated the land into divisions which were known as Ahupua'a. The site contains geographical, cultural, and historical information about Hawaii including an interactive game where you can try your hand at surviving the Kukui Trail to learn survival skills while having fun. The interactive parts involve providing people with the chance to learn to make smart choices in tough situations. Some of the smart choices you would have to make were to decide what to eat, what to wear, and how to stay alive in the night. All of these decisions are similar to the choices you must make when you grow up.
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Winner
1996
The island of Kauai is a beautiful place with a natural rain forest, warm beaches, agriculture, and towns. Play the simulation game of "Design Paradise," where you are responsible for the development of this island. Learn how to balance relationships between the environment, industry, and the population. The goal is to create a sustainable system. Can you do it?
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2008
Our website is a current events site that enlightens the outside world to Hawaii, noting that paradise is not always paradise.
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2001
Exploring the Big Island is an guide to the Big Island of Hawaii. By visiting each district, the User will learn about sites, beaches, statues, and people there.
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2001
Our site purpose is to teach people around the world about food that comes from different places in Hawaii and about different ethnic food groups, also about the cultures and folk stories and legends that are related to the different foods. We achieve our purpose by putting articles on our website.
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2001
Our entry is about the Ancient/Native Hawaiians, their culture, their accomplishments, and ultimately a whole different world many people didn't know existed. Some people think Hawaii is a place with grass as our clothes and no carsor no buildings. But that's very wrong!! Hawaii has high technology, cars (limos), sky scrapers and even a air port. Hawaii is modernize, but we're trying to teach others that Hawaiians worked hard to accomplish what they have. They navigated on their own, they made their own way of government, and they used the land for many different purposes.
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Finalist
2001
1. Our focus is to promote the Hawaiian islands and to try to make Hawaii more alluring to the visitor. We will be promoting the natural beauty of the islands with an emphasis on values. Faith, patience and respect are a few of the many values we feel makes Hawaii the paradise that we treasure. We also hope to foster an awareness that these values exist in all our communities throughout the world.
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Finalist
2001
Let's have a lu'au! It's a great way to learn about Hawai'i. At our site you'll find step-by-step directions for having an authentic Hawaiian lu'au of your own, even if you live far from our island home. We'll show you how to make lei, dance the hula, play Hawaiian games, even how to roast a whole pig in an imu (earthen pit oven). Learn how the ancient Hawaiians celebrated and why, and learn how you can celebrate "Hawaiian style."
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2001
Our site purpose is to teach about Hawaiian Monarchs and their palaces. Also we are going to teach about what the monarchs did that was important for Hawaii. We will try to teach kids by finding good details about the king or queen or the princess or the prince that people would like.
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2000
Third and fourth graders living on the Kenai Peninsula in South Central Alaska describe their favorite activities. This web page describes personal experiences and basic information about snow machining, dog sledding, fishin, and a variety of indoor activites.
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Finalist
2000
The sugar industry was once the major economic source of Hawaii. Immigrants from the various Asian Pacific countries were brought to the islands on labor contracts to work the sugar fields. We are a land of multi-ethnic groups who have created a culture with the sugar plantations as the driving force. Our ancestors to the new lands to bring us hope and opportunity. We believe the sugar companies would continue to be a part of our economic future. Unfortunately that was not to be. This website is a commemoration to our ancestors, to let them know that their "sugar legacy" will continue to be a learning tool for us, the fifth generation and for future generations. That no matter where we come from, we take pride in our own heritage while embracing our fellow immigrants cultural differences. The sugar plantation created a "Plantation Family" providing jobs, homes, churches, and medical care. It also created something more, it created a sense of community, belonging and identity to displaced immigrants. With the creation of this site, we hope to continue the traditions that provided many of us with the knowledge of who we are, where we come from and how we got to where we are now.
Knowledge that if lost, will be lost for all eternity.
"It is said that when an ancestor passes on, a library closes." Anonymous
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1999
Mauna Kea, the white capped mountain! Many visitors come to our state to see this landmark. Many countries have built telescopes on the top of this beautiful mountain. Why? What is the appeal of this landmark? Our site presents what four students learned about Mauna Kea. Using technology tools to enhance their learning, the students search the web for information and evaluated what was relevant for their reports. They then constructed web pages to share their findings with others. The students wanted to let other people know what some of the physical aspects of Mauna Kea are, what plants and animals live there, what kind of observatories are located there and why there are so many observatories at the summit. They also wanted to inform others that yes, there is snow in Hawaii! A person can go skiing, snowboarding and even boogie boarding on top of Mauna Kea.
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1998
Our Thinkquest project is about Polynesian Voyaging and relates to the State of Hawaii's fourth grade Social Studies curriculum.
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1997
Sail away to the island paradise of Hawaii, and learn that the essence of these islands includes far more than just flower leis, beautiful scenery, and the accompanying tourism industry. Explore the rich history and unique culture of this area that has attracted a mixture of people of diverse ethnicity and religions. Enjoy the breathtaking photos that will undoubtedly entice many of you to visit these sparkling shores.
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