Open Category

The Open Category gives you the opportunity to define your own topic. If you are studying a subject in school that would make a great website, but does not fit in the Clothing, Communication, Money, Plants, or Transportation categories, you can enter it in the Open Category! You can build a website on any academic subject that interests you. While we are sure you will have many ideas of your own, we have provided links to some websites in the ThinkQuest Library for inspiration. These are all winners of past ThinkQuest competitions, and are excellent examples of well-made websites. (Please note that these websites are from competitions prior to October 2003. Since then, certain aspects of the competition have changed, including rules, evaluation criteria, tools, and server space available.) Now, get creative and have fun coming up with a topic of your own!

Academic Subjects/Standards you could explore in this category: Every subject area is open to exploration in this category.

Science: Earth Science, Life Science, or Physical Science

• the human brain’s anatomy and functions
• cells, cell structures, and cell biology
• poisonous plants and animals
• sound and how the human ear perceives it
• different forms of energy, including solar, wind, and nuclear power

Languages & Language Arts

• German language
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• the Dewey Decimal System, which is used to organize books in libraries
• all about your favorite book or author, such as J.R.R. Tolkien

Mathematics

• multiplication facts and tables
• tessellations

Social Studies

• Antarctica’s history and geography
• Civil Rights movement in the United States
• breaking down barriers between cultures

Visual & Performing Arts

• a famous artist, such as Vincent Van Gogh
• children’s theater
• Chinese Opera

Physical Education

• running tips and training methods