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19 & Under
2007
Our main focus is to educate you about what Shaolin is all about. The temple itself has over 1,500 years of history. The past of Shaolin enables us to see how its culture has evolved and how it has influenced western culture. Today, Shaolin has attracted many followers and has influenced millions of people. You will learn what Shaolin is and how it is very influential.
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2007
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.
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2005
This website will inform young people about the mysterious language of Mdw Ntr. Mdw Ntr translates to mean "God’s Words", and its Greek translation is the word hieroglyphics. Mdw Ntr originated in Ancient Egypt, called, KMT (Kemet), and was used consistently by priests. This website will let young people be more aware of Mdw Ntr, the culture of the people of KMT, and its impact on present day popular culture amongst youth. This website will let people know about Mdw Ntr in a fun and educational way. Our team is honored to be a trailblazer in the presentation of this
About this site
2004
A study of the importance and cultural significance of different clothing throughout the ages and different heritages.
About this site
2004
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.
About this site
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.
About this site
2002
In every culture, children are expected to listen and obey to their parents. This is said because according to society; parents know what’s best for their children. However, what kind of parent forces his/her daughter to a painful process in which her genitals will be circumcised. Female genital mutilation is the process in which a female’s sexual organs are removed to honor the family name and earn the respect of others. There are different types of mutilations such as circumcision, excision, and infibulation. The circumcision operation is thought to be the mildest; the infibulation is the most painful. Regardless of how mild it may be, it should be stated that all these mutilations are done without anesthesia everywhere around the world, especially in Africa.
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2002
This site was designed to educate and inform all people of the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) and Black College Bands. We all know there is nothing like going to a black college football game and viewing a spectacular half-time show that is being performed by a black college band. Some people only look at the dancing movements, but we want to let everyone know that dancing is not what black college bands are all about. It is not easy to march with a black college band; therefore, individuals within these black college bands work very hard. It takes time, hard work, and a lot of dedication. Everyone needs to know that these black college bands can not only "get down", but they can also play. So, as you explore "Styles on the 50", try not to get too excited by what you see, but try to inform and educate yourself with the information we have provided for you.
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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
1997
Take an awe-inspiring tour of the world's greatest mountain range--the Himalayas. Through India, Nepal, and Tibet you can study the geology of these mountains, find why many feel "called" to trek this region, and look closely at the environmental challenges present. Well-written, with beautiful pictures, it's easy to get a true feeling for the majesty of this part of the world. The Atlas collection examines the finer details of the highest spots on Earth. Languages: English.
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Winner
1997
Why should kids care about aging, or the aged? Because, as this site claims, it affects us all, sooner or later. This extensive coverage of aging around the world provides an in-depth study to many facets of aging. Demographics, social aspects, the biology of aging, and even careers in aging, are all presented. Learn how to interview a senior and then publish the results on this web site. This is an excellent web site.
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Winner
1996
Here's an opportunity to try your hand at archeology. Work your way through an archeology maze, find treasures of four civilizations--ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, ancient China, or even the American West of the eighteenth century. You will learn about the art, technology, culture, and people who lived in these times. Study heraldry by taking a lesson on designing your own shield, or just browse the many beautiful types of art found in each era.
About this site
2009
The name of our website is "Natural dyes".In this site we want to show how natural
About this site
2009
Our website is about cultural heritage of Tajikistan. We have tried to show Tajik culture all over the world. Introducing with the culture we want to develop friendship between all nationalities. Every country has their own culture and cultures are different. The cultural heritage of Tajikistan is huge and multifaceted. Every culture has their history too. The ancient culture of Tajiks is an important component of modern Tajik culture. Tajiks are a very ancient nation. Hence, the culture of this people is rather unique and originates somewhere in extreme antiquity. Tajiks have managed to preserve the traditions and customs of people who are the basis of the cultural life of the nation. We all hope that you will like our site and enjoy browsing it, as we enjoyed creating it.
About this site
2009
Our team is Team Karma and our website is about text messaging. The purpose of our website is to inform. We intend to try and show the direction that text messaging is going toward. Text messaging has started out as a small feature on a cellular phone and has become and must have on a cellular monthly or pre-paid plan.
About this site
2009
This website explores the issues of 'Going Green': from possible causes of global warming, to green activitist, to recycling, to conservation, to avoiding polluting habits, to problems with going green and the opponents of going green.
About this site
2009
Most people in the world know Bali but only some of them know Indonesia. Bali is only a part of our country. There are lot of tourist spots that can be visited.
Have you ever been to Bandung? If your answer Yes, ....
What do you think about it? I think there are too many things that can attract tourists to come to Bandung. They can be places of interest, friendly people, food, fashion, arts, traditional dance and traditional music. Beside that you will find kinds of traditional ceremony. Do you find them interesting?.
If your answer is No, OK. Do you know where Bandung is?
Bandung is the biggest city in West Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of West Java Province.Our Group will lead you to know about Bandung with its pride. We believe sometime in the future you are interested in visiting our City, Bandung.
How to get to Bandung?
From Cengkareng International Airport, Jakarta, it takes two hours and half by car to Bandung. If you travel by train from Jakarta it needs three hours.
Bandung is called a Flower City. Why? Because of its cool climate, there are lots of flowers grow well.
Long time ago, Dutch Colonial called this city Parijs Van Java because it was a very beuatiful City in Indonesia.
About this site
2008
Our website is the result of a thorough research into the subject of several Roma communities from all around the world. The website is divided into sections that show relevant material, statistics, respectively photos about Roma culture.
About this site
2008
The focus is on Hmong History & Culture. Hmong are an Asian ethnic group that fought with the CIA during the Vietnam War. Because of their involvement in the war, they were persecuted and forced to escape by crossing the Mekong River into Thailand. The US, because of their promise, brought thousands of Hmong over when the war was over
About this site
2008
Our website is dedicated to the education of the public about townships. It informs the viewer about the environment people are living in the townships. Our goal is to show a picture that has not been shown to the tourists. We wrote articles explaining our views on tourism, crime, education, and family.
About this site
2008
Our project will enable foreigners but not only,to discover the huge diversity of Romanian traditions.We consider it a means to underline diversity in a United European Context.
Culture is a way to get acquainted with other people and at the same time to teach others ho to become tollerant and respect other people`s customs and traditions.
About this site
2008
Our Website displays Naga Culture, a small clan dwelling in the north-eastern naga hills of India. Their unique and vibrant lifestyle, their festivals, their colourful attire etc. Our Prime goal is to take this culture to the global scenario and make it known worldwide.
About this site
2008
it's about the positive impact the Roma people have in Education, History, Culture, Politics through their customs and traditions in the teritorry of Eastern Europe
About this site
2007
A discussion of the origins, growth, and use of chainmail over time.
About this site
2007
Our site about Mongolian coins and banknotes has many historical information. We tried to use ancient coins and banknotes till nowadays.
About this site
2006
Our purpose is to show the evolution of the writing tools and their role the society developement. Writing tools made possible the comunication between different generations. Once a thing discovered it will never be lost.
About this site
2006
An informative website dedicated to telling the story of the founders of Seattle's International District.
About this site
2006
An all knowing page about the history and culture of the Republic of Kenya
About this site
2004
This website is an informative research source for high school students enrolled in English IV: British Literature & AP European History. The information in our website is all about the Middle Ages, which ran from 500 A.D. to 1500 A.D.
About this site
2003
Come travel into the heart of the cajun culture!
About this site
2003
Welcome to our web page and prepare to take a virtual trip around the world. Get your taste buds ready for mouth-watering recipes from different countries. Through the countries and culture learn about these fascinating places. As soon as you read our interesting facts, a challenging level of games will be yours to play. Open your mind and get ready to learn about culture, countries and cuisine.
About this site
2001
Visit the six countries investigated by our team ~ Germany, Italy, Ireland, Brazil, Switzerland, and France. We've taken a look at their history, their culture, their sports and foods, and other topics as well. We hope you enjoy this e-vacation as much as we have!
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2001
Our web site features information about cultures around the world including Brazil, France, USA, Netherlands, India, Germany, Australia, and Russia.
About this site
2001
This web site offers an introduction to the Thailand, a country in the heart of Southeast Asia, and its culture. The site's content will attempt to reveal the story of a developing country attempting to find a secure place in a world constantly swept by tides of change. The various sections within the site will paint a colorful portrait of the contrasting elements in Thai culture that combine together harmoniously to make Thailand unique. The varied content will range from Thai food recipes to a detailed analysis of the government to information for tourists.
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Finalist
2001
The topic of this web site is games from around the world. You'll find games from every continent (except for Antarctica!). You will learn how the games are played and something about the culture of the countries that the games come from. For some games, we have been able to trace the history of the game itself. You can also quiz yourself to see how much you have learned! On one part of our website, we even have different versions of some of your favorite games.
About this site
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 cars or 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.
About this site
2001
This site is all about the history and/or philosophy behind Capoeira, a Brazilian sreet fighting technique. However, do not be fooled into thinking that this is just another martial art to practice. Capoeira is not only a fight, but a dance and game as well. Through this special web page, we will try to teach you what Capoeira is, and possibly some basic moves as well.
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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."
About this site
2001
Welcome to the fascinating nation of India! Guests will have an opportunity to hear the real voices of India through a serious of interviews and links that discuss a variety of topics: Religions, Food, Dance, Math and IT, and much more. In addtion we will look at some of the people who have helped to shape India's complex society: Mother Teresa, Nehru, and Gandhi.
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2001
These short stories depict a variety of themes that touch on major issues and concerns in Singapore.
About this site
2000
Unity in Diversity
Our entry looks at the role of national symbols in uniting all the peoples of a country like South Africa, where there are so many differences. We look at unsual symbolism in general and its importance in everyday life. South Africa has a new Coat of Arms and the emphasis is on it. BSince people's responses to national symbols are on an emotional level, we invited them to give us their response to the new South AFrican Coat of Arms.
About this site
2000
This site is about Mexican families who recently came to California. We will share their stories, their traditions, and their culture. Their experiences will help people understand more about this new population in California and in the United States.
About this site
2000
This page is about Chilean Underground Art which is not very well known. In this type of art, painting, photography, literature, theatre, clowns, etc are found. Also included in the site are photographs, names of artists, their main works, and virtual paintings.
About this site
2000
CultureQuest is a site dedicated to educating people about the contributions of scientists of various cultures to the scientific community. It is does so in a way that is appealing to both adults and children, offering games, and recipes to make the learning process more interesting. It is available in 3 languages.
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Finalist
2000
Come visit CultureScape and learn about many of the world's great cultures. Travel through all the seven continents and view beautiful sights,learn about common greetings and even experience the foods by trying recipes. Discover that almost every day is a holiday somewhere in the world. In case you need up to date information, we have provided statistics, maps and a digital clock showing the time around the globe. If you want to actually visit these countries, click on our links to the embassy sites and arrange your travel needs.
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2000
This site Looks at Egypt's History, Culture, Education and much more.
About this site
2000
Everything Norway provides users with comprehensive information on Norway- a country of natural wonders, rapid economic progression, and a rich cultural and social background. The history of the Vikings is covered extensively as well as the lives of many notable Norwegians: explorers, writers, athletes, and artists. The website explores the science behind Norway's natural wonders: the midnight sun, the northern lights, fjords,and towering mountains. There is extensive information on historical, recreational, and cultural attractions in Norway.
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2000
This site contains the history and culture of Quito.
About this site
2000
Let's Dance Latin Style explores 3 different types of Latin Dances--the Samba, Mambo, and Tango. The site examines their cultural influences, how they originated in Central/South America, and how they became popular in the US. Also included are pictures and video segments from a Latin Dance demonstration at our community center and several games developed by our team.
About this site
2000
Walk through of Oman in all its modern history, full of pride and glory. From the ancient Omani nations until the present generation, you will have a walk of achievement and success.
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Finalist
2000
The Africa Game is a web site about the continent of Africa. It was designed to help students learn about various countries on that continent. It includes repors on many different countries and trivia, a word find, and even African recipes you can make! This site is perfect if you are learning about Africa, or are just interested in learning about other countries.
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2000
This site examines the castles of Japan from several standpoints. It includes extensive sections dealing with history, daily life, defenses, architecture and design considerations, a large tour section, and even a Java simulation/game of a castle invasion.
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2000
The purpose of this project was to demonstrate the importance of the different cultures that have impacted the United States, one of these cultures is the Mexican-American culture. The Mexican-American culture has impacted the culture of the United States in many ways ranging from politics, fine arts, sports, foods, language, and demographics. We hope to demonstrate that the Mexican-American culture has enriched the overall culture of the United States.
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2000
The website will be focusing on many different influencial aspects of the beautiful and illustrious Malay culture which had been practiced for centuries. A clear definition of what the phrase "Malay Culture" is explained and would be followed by the different facets of the Malay Culture such as Historical background, the beautiful Language and Literature, the creative aesthetical aspect and different intricate beliefs and traditions which has been carried out for centuries. This website would be a heaven of information of the true roots of the Malay Culture from China to Soutn-East Asia.
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2000
This site examines magic in the culture of Romania.
About this site
2000
The Virtual History of Ireland, is an innovative web site that allows local communities to contribute to a comprehensive collection of local Irish history and culture. As the site is primarily designed to allow students of all ages to research and learn about local and national culture, local contributors can make a real investment in future generations. This is done to ensure that local culture is not lost in the passing of time, but passed on to our childrens, childrens children.
About this site
1999
Our entry is designed to give users an interesting and educational look at Israel. We have focused more on the geographical and have only touched on the history as far as it concerns the geography. We have interesting places to visit, photos, a geographical overview of the country, a section on Jerusalem and much more. We have provided the users with a quiz that should test how well they viewed the information we gave them. All the time while one is browsing the site, lovely music follows you. We also have interactive maps that makes browsing the site fun. Our educational objectives are to make learning about Israel a great experiance so that users will remember what they have learnt. A fair bit is known about Israel's history and politics, but not that much about its geography. This site gives that information and you shouldn't have to go anywhere else for more information.
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1999
A World of Difference- Bridging the Gap will show an overview of the various tourism options one might have in the United States and South Africa. The creators of this site will show ways the two are alike and ways they are different. Some of the most popular and interesting spots in the world will be discussed. While viewing this site, one will have the options to choose his/her favorite attractions. Tourism spots such as warm climate, cool climate, historical landmarks, national parks, and entertaining spots will offered to further explore through this website. Through this search, one will see that both continents have much to offer and each can be appreciated for its uniqueness and likeness. Once this is discovered, the Gap will be lessened and everyone exploring this site will have a better understanding of what these two popular places have to offer.
Once this is discovered, the Gap can be lessened between the two continents.
About this site
1999
The goal of our website was to teach students about other cultures and different lifestyles. In order to do that, we had to come up with a topic. We came up with the Amish, because they seem so interesting because of their way of life. We also had to come up with educational and fun ideas. We went to libraries to get books for information, and we put our heads together for creative ideas. We had to learn a lot about certain computer programs. The one thing that was most interesting and educational that we learned about was how the Amish have started to use technology. Everything we learned in school never mentioned anything about technology. We hope you enjoy our website!
About this site
1999
Asia History and Beyond has many different things in the educational process. It tells about Asia's geological standouts, Asian Arts, Asian Elephants and wildlife, A very hard learning quiz, and other pretty high-tech stuff. It is unique in some ways such as music on every page, and different backgrounds on every page.
About this site
1999
Borderless World is a fun, interactive, informative site about all aspects of geography--the study of mankind's interaction with the Earth. Our main focus and intent, however, is to explore the globalization of the world's cultures, economies, languages, ideas, and heritages caused by the advent of the Internet. We provide a dynamic medium with user-controlled content in which students of different countries, cultures, and languages are encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and information. By doing this, we hope to bring together students from all countries of the world in one common effort--to analyz ourselves through geography, each of us learning about different countries and their effects on the lives of the peoples within. In doing so, each of us will discover how--because of our world and our place in it--each of us is unique. Yet, perhaps more importantly, we will also discover in our interactions with one another how very much we all have in common.
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1999
The internet is a meeting place for people of every race, religion, and nationality. Online, people assimilate into a global culture forgetting their differences. This fusion of cultures online is a prime example of tolerance to be followed in today's times of racial conflict.
This page was created in order to celebrate the diversity of online culture and to educate the general public about racism and bigotry online. It is our hope that once viewing this page people will know the extent of online diversity and the atrocities of online racism.
About this site
1999
See the Philippines at its best. Learn more about the country, the people and its rich culture. Take a virtual tour of the country and see the places it is known for. Learn a dash of this and that -- its early alphabet system, a brief history of the archipelago, the wonderful places from Abra to Zamboanga....
This web site aims to present facts and useful information about the Philippines that would interest different classes of people: a tourist, a student, a teacher, a parent, a simple onlooker.
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1999
This entry provides a bank of knowledge on the fads pertaining to the area of toys and clothing. One of our objectives was to teach that fads have existed for a very long time. Another objective was to teach individuals interested in our site about two categories of fads. This project gave individuals a fun place to visit on the web.
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1999
The web site teaches about Southeast Asia, particularly the countries of Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. Many children may learn that SE Asia went through many difficulties. They may also get a chance to learn about the history, culture, customs, languages, food, people, religion, buildings, manufacturing, and animals. Two of our team members are Laotian, and they had a chance to visit Laos last summer. So much of our information came from things that they have seen, heard, and experienced about Southeast Asia. Since many students never get a chance to visit Southeast Asia, we hope that they will learn a lot of things about the countries from our web site.
About this site
1999
Our entry is on our country that is INDIA. We have given a brief description of our country which will be of great help to those who want to know about India in a short and concise manner. It will be a starting point for all those who wish to tour India.
About our site:It contains information on the following topics
National information and Statistics
History
Religion
People and Culture
Language
Music
Way of life
Maps
Terrain
Population density
Precipitetion
And it also has a SPECIAL ATTRACTION WHICH IS - A COLOURFUL MAP
THIS WILL TAKE THE VISITOS THROUGH A PICTERSQUE JOURNEY OF INDIA.
About this site
1999
Kids of the 90's was created by the use of survey. Students from 4th, 5th, and 6th grade were surveyed to find out how they spend their time after school, the sports they may be involved in, the influence TV may have upon them, and what their favorites are. This was done to form a base line. It is our hope, that we will find out about other students/kids outside our community, other than what we see on the television sitcoms. We hope to find out what the typical student that is participating in ThinkQuest Junior, is like. Once we complied and graphed the St.Croix Falls information, we researched the "winning" results and put that information on our pages. We created surveys for input from students outside of SCF. We also hope to have students pick a topic, research it, and submit it to us. If accepted we will add it to our page. We want kids to interact with our questions and conclusions. We may find that the "rest of the world" is like us. We may find that kids are not like they are portrayed on television.
We do know that often times kids have favorites and don't really have any information to base their thinking upon. We hope that students will learn knew and interesting things about themselves and others!
About this site
1999
Mexico: A History of wonders
We have noticed that Mexico has a wonderfull yet almost unknown history to
the rest of the world. It is our purpose to show the world if not the whole
picture, a brief look of our historical background through the eyes of the
web. That is why we want to create a sort of Virtual Museum where our fellow
surfers can learn more about us. As they enter the page they will be
introduced into the various phases of our history, from the early Mayans to
1990's. Not only seeing but hearing and reading will the visitors understand
our backgrounds but also by interacting with the museum thanks to the magic
of the World Wide Web. It is our final goal that when the visitors leave the
page they will feel and say: "Mexico, a History of Wonders"
About this site
1999
Natives of the Midnight Sun web-site is a comprehensive account of life in Alaska through the eyes of its people. It covers the land, geology, bush life, environmental problems, flora & fauna, food, maps, traditions, and history of Alaska. One of its most uniques features is the personal audio interviews of several Alaska Natives.
Constructed by two Alaska schools from different districts that are seperated by 500 miles, information was gathered by students and colloborated through computer networking, e-mail, internet, and telephone. Students also traveled back and forth to each others schools three times through the use of an airplane where several days were spent planning, creating, and enjoying the surrounding people and land.
About tis site
1999
To create a webpage about our County. My students have to study the country and this is a very interesting and different way to do it
About this site
1999
As we have many classroom contacts by email we are often asked for infomrations about Switzerland; so we have decided to make a common work of all the students of our class.
This part describes the laws and the social network/weldfare:
- laws
- social network
About this site
1999
Culture is the sum total of the behavioural practices
of a group of people. Culture includes art, music,dressig,food
etc. Farming and hunting are some of the more prominent
occupations in Africa. This is not to undermine the existence
of the other occupatios such as medicine, law pharmacy,
interior decoration and so on. There are many languages in
Africa such as Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Arabic, and so on. The
languages of different parts of Africa could be influenced by
the ex-colonies of that part of the continent. Various works of
art are found in Africa. There are sculpural works which could
be naturalistic or stylized. There are also metal sculptures.
African music is also very prominent. Various types of music
are found across the continent. African music is very
traditional and original. In ancient times, the beating of gongs
was a way of communication to people by traditional rulers.
One distinguished cultural identity of Africans, is thir way of
dressing which is also very stylish and original. Africa attires
usually consist of a wrapper, a heavily embroied blouse and
head tie. African food is also assorted with traditional dishes.
Africa, a land rich in culture, a land flowing with milk and
honey, a land with much cultural heritage. Africa, the cradle of
civilization. Let us share the Afican expereience with you
through this medium
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1999
Asian ethnic music has long been a topic of interest to many westerners that want to find out more about these intriguing and fascinating instruments and music, many of which have diverse historical backgrounds, "foreign" design, and different sound qualities. In this project entitled "The Asian Ear", we will be investigating these fascinating instruments of Asian ethnic origin. First and most importantly we will feature the instruments themselves, the basis of all Asian music and the source of our inspiration. This section will explain the history, development, and origin of the instruments, famous people who may be associated with these instruments, their acoustics and sound qualities, the ensemble they belong to and their use in modern times. This section will also include sound clips, video clips, and pictures of the instruments so users can fully experience the music of the Asian culture. Secondly, we will also feature a section that showcases the various ensembles of Asian ethnic music, and how certain instruments combine their acoustic qualities within an ensemble. Finally, we will include an interactive portion of our site where users can read through other user's experiences with Asian music, as well as listen to and actually create samples of the Asian style music. Our site will enable the people of the world to discover the wonderful and colorful world of Asian ethnic instruments and music.
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1999
This web site has been designed to help students in the
French American Exchange Program plan and prepare for
their trip to France. The web site will serve to be a way
for our French friends to learn about our community and
culture and to communicate with us electronically.
It also was made to teach all students about the
French culture. We have gathered together many internet
web resources in our site, as well as personal photos and
communications between ourselves and our French friends. We,
as authors, have been involved in French classes throughout
the semester. We, with the exception of Corey, will be among
the travelers to France in June, 1999. We also have designed
a memory book to include pictures of past exchanges and a
place to add our future photos. There will be another school
from Downers Grove, Illinois who will be traveling to Aubevoye
in June as well. We hope that they too will benefit from this
peek into the French culture.
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1999
This entry provides a comprehensive overview of the Zulu Nation : its people, culture, history and various other traditions. It does so in an attractive and informative manor. The information is concise and accurate and aims to bring the life of the Zulu Nation to people around the world. It is an educative resource, which aims simply to provide members of the public who have no experience of the Zulu people and their ways, with the opportunity to share in this complex and interesting culture.
About this site
1999
In our website, we provide various subjects such as culture
and geography. We started this website because we hoped that
the children who visited this website would learn more about
Japan. We also included two quizzes. One of the quizzes was
based on language to test skills on Japanese vocabulary. The
other quiz was based on the facts that were in the website.
We also included an e-mail link which enables kids to e-mail us at school.
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1999
As year 2000 approaches nearer, many citizens of this world are so excited about sliding into another century and fuzz about planning a huge celebration. Being a netizen ourselves, while searching for a netizen!/s way of saluting Y2K, our team decided to build this site in order to present a message about spirits of flying a kite in the sky hoping for peace and understanding of the whole mankind. Making and flying a kite will be more than just fun. It presents people with dreams to be fulfilled in a new era. Our team members of Yeon got together wishing for well-being of entire human race whenever looking at the flying kites in the sky made by netizens of this world. A freely flying Yeon will teach us how it balances itself and harmonize in the windy sky and carries our dreams high up in the sky.
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998
Beijing is the capital of China, so of course it has a history spanning thousands of years. This web site takes you on a tour of some of the famous sites and places in Beijing. It explains where they are, their historical importance, and what they're used for today. There is also a picture of each site. Learn the history of this city this way! A simplified Chinese language version of this site is available.
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1998
The objective of this entry is to help kids all over the country and the world who are studying about Alaska in Social Studies. We want to let them know what it is really like to be a kid in Alaska. They can find lots of facts about Alaska in other places, but we couldn't find any other source that could help kids know what it is like to really live here.
We want to inform kids about our lifestyles and hobbies because even though we live very different than most kids, we are the same in a lot of ways. If kids are doing reports, this is a fun place they can look up information they probably can't find anyplace else. It might help kids understand how exciting it is to live in Alaska if they can read about our adventures.
We want to tell kids about things they didn't even know existed so they will want to come to Alaska someday and see for themselves.
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1998
The Chinese call their country Zhong Guo, which means middle country. That's because they used to think it was the center of the earth. China is an enormous country and this site is a good match to its subject's greatness. Read about the people, the culture, the land and environment, the history, the languages, and much more. It seems as though it's all covered here--even the reference list is exhaustive. This site is excellent; it's easy to read and navigate.
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1998
The site " Filipino and Chinese Immigration to Hawaii - Our Roots" was developed so that: 1. Students will seek information from a variety of sources and media. 2. Students will use information gathered to create a solution/s for the topic/problem they have selected. 3. Students will use technology from within their classroom curriculum, do independent research on self selected topics, while working collaboratively to produce their project. 4. Students will research their roots and make connections to themselves; understand their roots; to appreciate and honor ancestors.
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1998
This site is filled with the memories of a young girl's life in contemporary India. The traditions, festivals, animals, transportation, food, clothing, and make-up are all discussed. Photographs help to convey the exotic beauty of India and the lasting influence of the British. Hindu religious beliefs are thoroughly explained. A slide show of the sights is particularly impressive. There are also well-done interviews with those who remember the day British rule ended.
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1998
London's subway system is called The Underground. This site is a great travelogue for London, England via this virtual subway system. It provides interactive maps and photographs of the various attractions, as well as useful commentary on the best restaurants, routes, history, and highlights of the area. It is also available in Danish.
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1998
Did you know that in China it is the law that a family may have only one child? This is to try to stop overpopulation. The result is that all children under 18 are "only children!" Find out about the special problems and yearnings experienced by young people in a society where all children are from one-child families.
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1998
"What Is It Like To Hear a Hand?" This is the question this wonderful web site tries to answer through its use of scientific information, comments, and letters from deaf people. The overall reason for this web site is to educate hearing people about deafness and the deaf community. The causes of deafness, what sign language is, and how to live with deafness are explained in full. An excellent resource for students and teachers.
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1998
Here's an online international cookbook. Pick a region--China, India, Malaysia--and find recipes that will have your mouth watering before you leave your computer to head into the kitchen. Recipes represent the Indian, Chinese, Malay, and Nonya traditions of cooking. If you're not sure where to start, read the background information on each region and then you'll be ready to start cooking.
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1998
By rebuilding historic sites that are in ruins or no longer exist, the visitor to this site takes a virtual journey through a lost culture. Understand cultural history by rebuilding the past. Using VRML, this site sets out to completely rebuild the Cloister frescoes painted by Carraccis in San Michel in Bologna, Italy, the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World Expo, and Italia. Some of the site is in English, Italian, and German.
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1998
Want to learn more about virtual worlds and avatars and how they might be used for educational purposes? First you'll need some software like The Palace or Active Worlds, but don't worry, links are provided so you can download what you'll need--for free! Take the students' advice that not all virtual worlds are inhabited by friendly people, and that hanging out in them can be addictive.
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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
Did you know that Australia's name came from the Latin words "australis incognito," meaning "unknown southern lands"? Browse the wonderful "Oz Pedia" for extensive information on the geography, climate, history, and culture of Australia. Also find some handy info for travelers to the Land Down Under.
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1997
Namaste! Or, if you can't speak Hindi, greetings! This introduction to India's fascinating 5,000-year-old culture includes facts about languages, religion, music, film, politics and government, history, economy, sports and much more. Listen to audio clips of classical, popular and dance music, as well as a few phrases in Hindi and Tamil, two of India's 15 national languages.
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1997
Singapore is an island with richly diverse cultures. This site is organized around the three major ethnic groups in Singapore: Chinese, Malay, and Indian. Visitors can learn about food, clothing, festivals (such as the Hungry Ghost Festival and Deepavali), and everyday customs. There is a monthly calendar of events and numerous pictures throughout the site. An extensive section covers the major religions in Singapore: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism.
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1997
Whether they play the shakuhachi or the congas, people in all countries express themselves through music. Click a continent on the web site's maps to find out about the history of music in that part of the world. The section on musical instruments is organized into four families: aerophones, chordophones, idiophones, and membranophones, and you can hear examples of many of the instruments being played. Links to other music sites will rock your world..
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