ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Winners 1996
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Best of Contest
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Social Sciences
EduStock
Wall Street is the center of the United States economy. Follow the
Stock Exchange tutorial, check the glossary of terms, and you're ready
to visit Wall Street and invest. The Edustock Simulator provides a set
of tools to test your investment skills. Create and maintain a
portfolio of stocks and watch their progress after you buy them. Don't
get too… More
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First Place
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Science & Mathematics
The Fractory: An Interactive Tool for Creating and Exploring Fractals
Fractals are chaos and order, math and beauty. This is a well-designed
multi-level exploration of a simple yet infinitely complex world. View
the impressive designs and try your hand at creating your own. Learn
why scientists--in fields from astronomy to economics--feel that
fractals can help predict seemingly random occurrences. And those
really i… More
Social Sciences
Anatomy of a murder: A Trip Through Our Justice System
If you don't know your habeas corpus from your voir dire, take a closer
look at the American justice system at this Web page. Follow a
mysterious fictional murder case through the court system as you learn
all about grand juries, indictments, and plea bargains. Examine famous
Supreme Court decisions and consult the Glossary for the Baffled
whenever… More
Runner's Oasis
Follow Runner-Pat, your teammate, for a complete virtual run. Stop in
the locker room to decide whether you want to take your warm-up, do a
workout, or participate in a race. Each section provides hints and
tips, such as how to pick out the right running shoes for your feet;
what kind of sport snacks to eat for the right balance of carbos and
calor… More
Interdisciplinary
The Online POV-Ray Tutorial
Ray-tracing involves using a computer to create visual art by creating
a description of an object or scene that is mathematically converted
into a picture. Once you learn to speak the POV-Ray language, you can
create scenes without ever having to know how to draw. If you download
the free program and use this tutorial, soon you can be making exciti… More
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Second Place
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Science & Mathematics
Chem 101
This is a chemistry text book online. It starts with basic principles
of chemistry and then moves to chapters on advanced basics, chemical
bonding, periodic table of elements, thermodynamics, reactions,
equilibrium, and acids. There are also 21 lab experiments you can try
yourself or download the videos and watch them. More
Social Sciences
Southern Native American Pow Wows
Join in the celebration! Pow wows are famous for their pageantry of
colors and dance which help to make them very exciting events. Learn
all about the dance styles and costume regalia, the music, and crafts.
The long list of Native American organizations, the list of quality
traders who provide pow wow supplies, and the list of related Native
Ameri… More
Interdisciplinary
War Eyes
Many of us living in the world today have had our lives touched by war.
This site gives voice to the survivors of war. Service people,
civilians, and family members speak out about their experiences and
memories. A photo gallery of the images of war shows us its horror and
pain. A survey is available for those who want to share. More
Raiders of the Lost Art
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 l… More
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Third Place
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Arts & Literature
Creative Nexus - the Center for Artistic Expression
Join other high school students in this forum for personal creative
expression. Share some of your own creative insight in the areas of
photography, art, studio art, vocal jazz, concert band, yearbook,
newspaper, and language arts. The Art Gallery is a collection of dozens
of art submissions. The Literature category includes over 40 separate
writi… More
Science & Mathematics
Interactive Tour of the Cell
A cell is the basic unit of life. This site is nicely broken down into
small cells of information, starting with basic lessons on DNA and
ribosomes and then getting progressively more complex. There are
quizzes after each unit. Learn how single-cell creatures support the
food chain, check out some experiments to try, and if you really love
cells, i… More
Social Sciences
Stamps on Black History
In 1940, Booker T. Washington became the first black American to be
pictured on a U.S. postage stamp. Since then, many other black
Americans have been so honored. There is a complete listing of those
stamps illustrated at this excellent site. From Percy Lavon Julian, a
scientist in the field of medical research, to the band leader Count
Basie, you'… More
Interdisciplinary
Chernobyl: A Nuclear Disaster
The volcanic-like explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station on
Saturday, April 26, 1986, was probably the world's largest nuclear
accident. Discover the actions that lead to the disaster, how it could
have been prevented, and the lasting effect it has had on the local
community and the world. Learn about the devastating impact on the
health … More
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Fourth Place
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Social Sciences
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
It's never too early to start learning the basics of investing. If you
are interested in stocks and bonds, mutual funds, or retirement
investments, you can use this site to become familiar with the concepts
involved in the world of investing. Then you can put your new knowledge
to the test by practicing with the financial calculators provided. For
… More
Interdisciplinary
Mysteries of the Caminos Reales
Although there are two sites on the historical region of Caminos Reales
Highway, this one is for younger children. Explore a cave and look for
forgotten treasure. Learn about wildlife, plants, Indians, and missions
along the highway route. There are several mysteries for you to solve
at this site, which one should you try first? More
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Fifth Place
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Arts & Literature
An Indepth Analysis of MacBeth
Struggling with Shakespeare? Try this site with an interactive and easy
way to learn about the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth. Annotated, online
version of the play includes links to a glossary of terms, a summary of
each scene, and a list of character descriptions. And if that's not
enough, find links to the Complete Works of Shakespeare, shareware… More
Science & Mathematics
The Online Planetarium Show (TOPS)
View space as seen through the Hubble Telescope with the interactive
planetarium program "Hubble from Here to Eternity." Take the guided
tour or wander through the marvelous photos and information including
planets, galaxies, black holes, and other phenomena in the universe. An
excellent table of contents makes finding specific topics such as the
b… More
Social Sciences
Investing For Kids
Check here for great kid-friendly investment ideas for both beginner
and intermediate investors. Using something as simple as a lemonade
stand enterprise, you can learn some basic money and investment
terminology. Ever heard of the Rule of 72? Use the Stocks in Cyberspace
financial goals calculator and find out how a small amount of money
invested … More
Interdisciplinary
A New Perspective on Science and Art
"Perspective art" was the fifteenth through seventeenth century answer
to 3-D glasses: art so lifelike you want to touch it. Artists like
Leonardo da Vinci wove the scientific principles of optics and illusion
into their art, creating images that trick the eyes and fool the mind.
Read biographies of the featured artists and the techniques they used… More
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Outstanding Education Design
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Interdisciplinary
Design Paradise
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. … More
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Outstanding Technical Achievement
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Science & Mathematics
From The Ground Up: A Guide To C ++
If you already have a decent knowledge of Pascal, a simple language
designed to teach computer programming concepts, then you're ready
for this step-by-step tutorial to learn the programming language C++.
You need to enter a user name and password first, but this way the
tutorial can adapt itself each time to your particular style of
learning. There are review questions at the end of each virtual
chapter. … More
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