ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Winners 1999

Science & Mathematics


Electricity Online

The study of electricity has captivated scientific minds for centuries, arousing the curiosity of individuals whose subsequent electrical discoveries have changed our way of life and our perception of the cosmos. We are indebted to generations of these electrical investigators for today's electronic society, our sense of global community, and ou… More

Arts & Literature


The Contemporary Art Experience

"The Contemporary Art Experience" focuses on contemporary women artists and their work and is built for senior secondary students. Students encounter living artists and interact with them and their work. While in the Gallery Cafe students can ask the artists questions about their art and receive answers. Students can also interact with each other b… More


Science & Mathematics


AeroNet

"AeroNet "is an interactive, fun, and informative site designed to educate its users about topics involved with aviation. Information is applicable to almost anyone , including one casually interest in flight, someone thinking about aviation as a profession, or a physics student doing research. Sections include History, Parts of Airplanes, Aerod… More


Social Sciences


ES2000 - Endangered Species of the Next Millennium

"ES2000 - Endangered Species of the Next Millennium" is a site undertaken to unravel the cruel fact that human beings are the ultimate cause of the disappearing Animal Kingdom. Users will journey thorough the "What?", "Why?" and "How?" sections, enriching themselves with information about Endangered Species. Other sections include the Species Profi… More


Sports & Health


Modern Miracles: Organ Transplants

"Modern Miracles: Organ Transplants" provides a comprehensive overview of organ transplantation and donation. This web site focuses on commonly transplanted organs and tissues, the history of organ transplantation, new advances and technologies, and topic-specific concerns and issues. Other features including surveys, quizzes, a discussion forum, a… More


Interdisciplinary


The Environment: A Global Challenge

"The Environment: A Global Challenge" is a comprehensive site providing information on many aspects of the environment. There are 400 articles in twelve content sections [ Current Events, Economics, Environmental Problems, Health Concerns, History, Organizations, Science, Statistics and World Outlook]. Articles are interlinked and multimedia and… More

Arts & Literature


Fusion of Form and Function : Art We Live In

An overview of the different styles of architecture, deep insight into technical aspects, such as the physics of construction, and the engineering aspect of architecture are the components of "Fusion of Form and Function -- Art We Live In . Architecture in this century is emphasized, although the main movements throughout history are included.. … More




The Art of Japan

The essence of this ancient and sophisticated culture is revealed through traditional Japanese arts (sculpture, paintings, practical arts, gardens, architecture, and origami ) . They are viewed through reports, flash animations and picture galleries. Historical information guides users through the origins of Japanese art and its forms. Multimedia e… More


Science & Mathematics


Webcytology: An Exploration of Unicellular Life

"Webcytology: An Exploration of Unicellular Life" is a comprehensive resource for students who wish to learn about unicellular biology [cytology, the study of cells]. The site features an interactive simulation in which users create their own species of life and then put it to the test in a virtual petri dish where it responds to varying environm… More


Social Sciences


The Asian Century: Paths to Power

At the onset of the 20th century, Asia was dominated by empires anxious for control of its vast resources. "The Asian Century: Paths to Power "delves into four areas in seeing how Asia has achieved its rise to global recognition. It covers key events that have happened in the 20th century, and looks into Asia's unique culture and people, all with t… More


Sports & Health


Laughing Out Loud to Good Health

Although ?an apple a day keeps the doctor away? is a traditional form of preventative medicine, this site explores alternative methods to good health. The ability to laugh out loud and develop a greater sense of positive emotions is just as important as the apple. The four main sections include: Emotions, Stress, Laughter, and Fun.With all the viol… More




Diving : Human Contact with the Underwater World

Since ancient times people have been familiar with diving-a most challenging method of conquering the ocean depths. The desire to go underwater to hunt for food, seek out treasure or simply observe has probably always existed. This site traces the development of diving both as an extreme sport for amateurs and as a main occupation for professionals… More


Interdisciplinary


Colour My World

"Colour My World" revolves around a wonderful characteristic of matter :colour. The site explores the relationship between colour and our world. We, being able to see colour, take colour for granted, but imagine how dull our world would be if the human eye could only see shades of grey. This site examines the various aspects of colour in relation t… More




Innovations: The Digital Revolution

"Innovations" takes a look at the aspects of the digital technological revolution of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The site contains re-telling of past events and presents the anticipated future. The topics covered are: the evolution of the interpretation of time, the productivity increase sparked by ever-increasing technological ad… More

Arts & Literature


The Passing of a Century

"The passing of a Century is a chronicle, tracing some of the important people, events and discoveries that shaped the past century. Visitors are encouraged to contribute their views, opinions, knowledge and even artwork. The authors hope that visitors to the site will become more curious about the past, more critical of what is said to be "hist… More




Travel to Oriland

"Travel to Oriland" is a unique opportunity to plunge into the world of paper imagination. Origami - the magic of transformation of ordinary sheets of a paper into surprising creations- REIGNS! Oriland consists of seven fantastic cities: Oriville, Foldingburg, Goblington, La Magic, Newfold, Papertown and San-Elf. You can learn practical skills of… More




The Man - The Mahatma

"The Man - The Mahatma" deals with the life of the man largely responsible for India's freedom from British rule after approximately 190 years. Mahatma Gandhi is portrayed not only as a man who gave India its independence but also as a father, son, philosopher and spiritual leader. A variety of perspectives on his life are available from world… More


Science & Mathematics


Through the Wires: A Century of Telecommunications

This site on the science and technology of communicating is helpful, fun, and provocative.. More than 100 years of telecommunications will be covered. From Samuel Morse and Graham Bell, to Yahoo! and the explosion of the Internet. The site will further be enhanced with interactive diagrams and scripts. Interviews were conducted and are presented th… More




The Future of Medicine

The aim of this site is to examine aspects of the contemporary medical world and look ahead to the effects of developments, such as Monoclonal Antibody Technology and Genetic Engineering. The ways in which changes may affect future generations is predicted in this site. Every effort was made to ensure that the factual basis of information is cor… More


Social Sciences


Computer Ethics

The growth of the WWW has created several novel legal issues, which existing laws cannot always solve. Computer ethics seeks to find a balance between the positive and adverse effects of this new technology. The site is devoted to providing a basic understanding of computer ethics to the Internet users of tomorrow, with the hope that they will make… More




Radical Times:The Antiwar Movement of the 1960's

The Vietnam War was fought by the United States between 1965 to 1973. It was the longest war the country had ever fought. The Vietnam War was unique in one other regard: It gave rise to the largest and most successful antiwar movement in United States history. In a sense, the war in Vietnam could be described as a two front war -the war in Vietna… More




Discovering China: The Middle Kingdom

The site explores 20th Century China to try and understand this enormous country. Users will discover that China is not as far away as it seems. There is interactive insight into major influences on twentieth century Chinese history, from Colonialism to Marxism, from monarchy to democracy and communism, with a particular eye on the Cultural Revolut… More


Sports & Health


Sleep from A to Zzz

Begin a journey into the world of Sleep. Discover the complexity and importance of your daily biological ritual. Your vocal cords will vibrate with "Oohs" and "Ahs" as you discover fascinating facts beyond your wildest dreams! Topics range from A ( Apnea & other sleep disorders) to Z (Zoological :Animals' sleep). This is a site that values sleep… More


Interdisciplinary


SLR Photography Online

"SLR Photography Online" is a web site that introduces users to photography as well as providing more advanced information for experienced users. Photography is more than just taking pictures. It requires skill and an understanding of how your camera works. "SLR Photography Online" helps you first by teaching the basics of photography, then the ad… More




eBiz4Teens (eB4T)

eBiz4Teens (eB4T) is an eBusiness resource created especially by teens for teens. eB4T is a teen community which provides essential vocabulary, main concepts, and great resources related to eBusiness and entrepreneurship. eB4T can help increase awareness and self-confidence in your ability to start and run an eBusiness on your own, or with other te… More