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Best of Contest - Interdisciplinary

Himalayas: Where Earth Meets Sky

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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First Place - Arts and Literature

The Motion Picture Industry: Behind-the-Scenes

This site is packed with motion picture facts. The idea of moving images developed in 65 B.C. with the theory of persistence of motion, but it took more than another 1900 years before someone photographed a moving scene. Learn what it takes to make a movie and find out about the people involved. View a short film or even make your own online movie. Aspiring to write a screenplay? Use \"ScriptBuddy\" to walk you through the process.

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First Place

Mission to Mars - Science and Mathematics

This interactive site presents information on the exploration of Mars. Check out lessons on the similarities between Earth and Mars as well as how they're different. Read about the search for life on the Red Planet and then try out the highlight of this excellent site: the interactive mission simulation! Be the leader and decision maker on your own Mission to Mars.

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First Place - Social Sciences

The Holocaust: A Tragic Legacy

With outstanding content and elegant web architecture, this site provides the student with a rich resource for the study of the Holocaust. In-depth and accurate information is provided about the people, events, and social effects of this sad chapter in history. The links to other sites and the source citations are equally useful and comprehensive. Audio clips of Holocaust survivors, several interactive features, and well-chosen illustrations make this an excellent and must-see history site.

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Second Place - Arts and Literature

Shakey's Place: The 3D Globe Theater Research and Collaboration Site

Enter Shakespeare's Globe Theater and learn about his life and works at this informative site. Begin with a biography of Shakespeare and then move on to learn about each of his plays and sonnets. For each work, there is a summary, a link to text, links to photographs from performances, and links to further information. Special features include quiz sections, study questions, a list of Shakespeare festivals throughout the country, and lists of Internet resources for students and teachers.

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Second Place - Science and Mathematics

The Mysteries of Space and Time

By the time a student finishes navigating this web site, space should no longer be a mystery. Using clever graphics and offering games and other interactive features, this resource thoroughly covers black holes, the planets, and many anomalies of space. The lab section will be particularly helpful to astronomy students, and the links out to NASA and other sources are well-chosen.

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Second Place - Social Sciences

Geo-Globe: Interactive Geography

Here's an interesting way to study geography. Take an interactive quiz. With the correct answer you'll find links to web sites about the geographic area you're exploring. Or play a 20 questions-like game and try to stump the computer by guessing the right animal. The geo-tour gives you clues to a spot on the world map and then you guess where it is. These and other geo-games make geography a fun, interactive experience.

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Second Place - Social Sciences

The Climbing Guide

Do you have what it takes to scale a treacherous rock wall? Adventurers are invited to learn about training, techniques, and necessary equipment to take on the physical and mental challenge of the sport of rock climbing. Access is provided to a "partner registry" where you can meet other climbers in your area, and establish communication with them so that you can plan and carry out a climbing trip.

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Second Place - Interdisciplinary

Chess Dominion

Learn all about chess! A tutorial shows how each piece moves and gives strategies, as well as allows you to play a game. The history of chess, biographies of champions, and information about chess around the world are also included. The site features pictures of chess stamps. An interactive section gives tips about teaching chess, and a players forum allows you to talk to others about the game. There is also a place to submit your games for analysis.

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Third Place - Arts and Literature

Trumpeter's Fanfare

This site has the information an emerging trumpet player needs. A beginner's section covers selecting your first trumpet, maintaining the instrument, and reading notes. The intermediate section discusses reading advanced music, dynamics, and improving range. The advanced section includes tips for ensemble and solo playing. A history of the trumpet and a studio where you can listen to music excerpts are also included. A fun section containing jokes and games completes the site.

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Third Place - Science and Mathematics

BodyQuest

Want to take a slice out of a virtual human body? This informative site does just that: it allows you to take a tour of the human body and learn about its different systems. The site contains many graphics, such as a body map, as well as alphabetical and catagorical indexes for easy navigation. Experiments and a quiz for each body system are also included.

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Third Place - Social Sciences

CyberCycle

Whether you're thinking about starting the hobby of mountain biking or have been a biker for years, this is a site to check out. Sections include how to find the right bike for you, planning your ride (what clothing to wear, accessories for your bike), and a guide to trails in New England. There is also a step-by-step guide to bike repair as well as a search engine for the site.

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Third Place - Sports and Health

Women in Alaska's History

From the first Native Alaskan women to today's female mushers in the Iditarod dog sled race, the story of women in Alaska is fascinating. Fully searchable, this site tells their stories using maps and pictures, biographies, trivia, and a time line. Important events in Alaskan history such as the Gold Rush and the origin of the Iditarod are covered, and you can try activities, crafts, and recipes (including "Ground Fillet of Moose").

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Fourth Place - Arts and Literature

Photo Interactive (PHOTOi)

Say "cheese!" This photography primer covers cameras, film, paper and printing, and lighting. Each section includes diagrams, examples, instructions, and a short quiz. In the "Virtual Photography" section, you can adjust factors such as f-stop and shutter speed to see instantly how the photograph changes. The web site also contains a cross-referenced glossary, links to other sites, a gallery of student images, and a description of how digital photography was used to take pictures on Mars.

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Fourth Place - - Science and Mathematics

InterFACE (Internet Fractal and Chaos Education)

See math create beautiful images! InterFACE offers a series of lessons and quizzes on fractals and chaos theory.

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Fourth Place - Social Sciences

The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom

For anyone interested in American history, this is a great resource covering the American Revolution. An illustrated tour of Valley Forge and Washington's Crossing provides pictures and explanations of these famous places. The extensive document collection includes speeches, letters, and other important papers of the times. The biographical section has an extensive list of key historical figures and the Forum is an area to post questions. Also, the site's games make learning fun.

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Fourth Place - Sports and Health

Baseball: The Game and Beyond

Why does a curve ball curve? This complete compendium of the game of baseball will give you an inside look into the how's and why's of this popular sport. Behind the plate, you will learn how an umpire makes the proper calls. In the announcer's booth, a Red Sox announcer takes you behind the scenes at Fenway Park.

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Fourth Place - Sports and Health

Basketball Explorations

Basketball is a game that involves several disciplines including math, physics, and art, along with many others. This site attempts to show you the connections by looking at topics like the geometry of a basketball court, team logos, color theory, and game statistics. Finish up with a final exam and the Color Picker game.

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Fifth Place - Science and Mathematics

Are We Alone In The Universe? The Truth Is Within Our Reach

When you look up at the night sky, do you wonder if someone is looking back at you? Find out who it might be at this site, which talks about extraterrestrial beings, Area 51, Roswell, and who really built the Great Pyramid. You can also learn about the planets in our solar system (and watch them rotate!), a little space physics, and interesting facts about astronauts, space shuttles, and the Mars Global Surveyor.

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Fifth Place - Social Sciences

Bodies in Motion Minds at Rest

Talk your talk and strut your walk! Learn what you can do to get in shape and stay that way. Sensible recommendations for diet and exercise are offered as well as discussions about teen issues like self esteem, parental divorce, and school stress. This site encourages you to direct yourself towards positive energy and goals.

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Fifth Place - Interdisciplinary

Land Mines - The Invisible Goliath

This entry looks at the issue of land mines-- what they are, why they are there,and what we can do. "As today's youth will become tomorrow's leaders, it is important that they have a background in the facts about important issues." Stories from land mine victimes, how land mines work, a quiz and a poll inform visitors of this tragic occurence in warring countries.

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GEM Award - Social Sciences

Teen Court Page

Teen Court is a program that gives youth offenders the chance to clear their records. In order to participate teens must admit to their guilt and agree to a sentence to be set by a community of their peers. The sentence is generally in hours of community service. Here is how it works, and how to set up a program in your community.

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GEM Award - Science and Mathematics

CHEMystery - Interactive Guide to Understanding Chemistry

Everything a high school student needs to know about chemistry is at this site in a fun, imaginative, comprehensive presentation that catches the eye. Find a periodic table that looks and acts differently than any you've seen before. Research atoms, molecules, organic chemistry, equilibriums, acids and bases, nuclear reactions and more. This excellent site claims to be a virtual text book and that's not an empty promise. Even if you don't like chemistry, check out this site. Languages: English.

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GEM Award - Science and Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics Online

This mathematics site has tutorials in Algebra and Trigonometry and a very extensive section about Geometry. It also includes a lot of information about programming with Java, Chaos Theory, and fractal generation (Mandelbrot and Julia sets). There is even some software for creating stereograms, those three dimensional pictures that can only be seen inside your brain.

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