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Inventions
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Finalist
2000
Greatest Inventions - The Evolution of Man Through History is a Web site developed with purpose of acquainting the Internet surfer with the greatest minds of all times and the greatest inventions they have invented to improve life for all mankind.
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Winner
1999
Our web site will introduce 12 of the greatest inventors to students and teachers who might be interested in them. There is a report about each of these great inventors. We also have three games and a quiz where you can test your knowledge on what you have learned throughout our site. We have added an inventors time line and Hall of Fame with buttons to help you get to the reports. We also want students who visit our site to share their creative ideas for inventions. We will be featuring the best invention ideas that we receive each month. Our visitors can also add to the site by sending in names of inventors that they think should be added to our site. If we think that their nominated inventors should be in our site, we will add them to our Hall of Fame.
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Finalist
1999
"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 advances, the miniaturization of objects and the progression of the Internet. Users can participate and voice their thoughts concerning the topics by using a message board, voting in surveys and taking quizzes. You are no longer a passive scholar. Begin your quest for knowledge!
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Winner
1996
Pretty impressive! In his 67 years of life, Leonardo Da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer, inventor, and scientist. This genius of the fifteenth century revolutionized the art world with his paintings. His sketches covered a spectrum of topics including life studies, science, and architecture. In fact, Da Vinci's models of weapons and his strategic layouts and battle plans were marveled at by military leaders for many years after his death. Languages: English.
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Winner
1998
Will computers be able to function without humans in the future? This entry on Artificial Intelligence explores the history of AI and tells us what to look forward to in the future. Interviews with important people in the field are included. Various essays present topics such as Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, and Robotics.
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2008
Have you ever wondered what it's like to win the ThinkQuest website competition? Many will enter, some will win prizes, but only a few will attend the awards extravaganza, ThinkQuest Live. This is your VIP pass to a behind the scenes tour of ThinkQuest Live. We hope this inspires you to push your capabilities to their limits and innovate!
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2007
Explain two different designs of helicopters and the working functions of each design. Concentrate on the two inventors for each design, the diasadvantages, function and appearances of each.
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2007
If something, then the computers are really parts of the global world. We want to show with this webpage to the world what did first of all the Hungarians do for the development of computers and computerscience.
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2007
NanoTech: Less is More is a website to expose the public to the relatively new science known as Nanotechnology. It covers new inventions and innoventions as well as outlooks into what the future might hold for us.
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2006
Our web site will introduce you to scientific and technological contributions of Africans and African Americans . We chose this subject because Africans and African Americans had been stereotyped as not having the ability to make major contributions in the areas of science and technology.
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2004
This Website includes information about the history of the camera from the first photograph, the first camera to the present day technology of cameras.
About this site
2003
Imagine millions of tiny robots rushing through the human body programmed to seek and destroy foreign agentslike HIV. Nanotechnology is a new theory based on technology smaller then the eye can see that can perform multiple tasks. Currently nanotechnology is being tested in the industrial and medical fields.
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2002
Inventions change the way we live, learn, work and play. This web site introduces some of the most popular and influential inventions in communications and entertainment. Along with lots of information, you can play games and try science experiments.
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2002
Our site is on women inventors and their inventions. We spent a lot of time on our site, so we hope you enjoy it.
About this site
2001
There have been many great inventors and inventions in the past. Some inventions are weird and wacky like the hair cutting machine or jumping shoes. Some are serious and scientific like the light bulb and computer. Amazing Inventors and Inventions will teach you about some famous inventors like Thomas Edison, Ben Franklin, and Henry Ford and the inventions they created. Many of these inventions have changed over the years, like George Eastmans camera which went from a big and bulky wet plate camera to a tiny snap-shot camera. In our website we will teach you about how these inventions changed over the years and became what they are today.
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Finalist
2001
This is a site about inventions and inventors. We made it fun for kids of all ages. We have games, a timeline, and other fun ways for kids to learn about the exciting world of inventions. This site also gives you ideas on how to go about creating your own inventions. We hope it will catch your interest!
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2001
Arbor Lodge, a Nebraska State Historical Park in Nebraska City, is a stately, 52-room mansion surrounded by formal gardens and hundreds of magnificent trees representing many native and cultivated varieties. Arbor Lodge served as the home of J. Sterling Morton, Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland and the founder of Arbor Day. On this site you will discover early forms of transportation, study different types of trees, and plants, reach into the life of J. Sterling Morton and his family and unveil some unique inventions. Each form will have a connection with Arbor Lodge. Art was truly relevant to the Mortons, examples of Tiffany glass, hand-painted china, furniture and 360 views of the marvelous sculptures.
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2001
Everyone makes mistakes! Our site is a look at inventions and situations that didn't turn out as they were originally intended. We look at mistakes that worked, accidents that turned into something good, odd inventions that never become widely used and Rube Goldberg, an artist who drew cartoons of inventions that made simple tasks overly complicated. We included a section on simple machines (the nuts and bolts of inventions) and added a Riddles page so visitors could test their knowledge.
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2001
Come tune into our site! Our site is filled with cool facts on the radio. The radio isn't just used to enertain you you know. It is used in wars and for communication purposes. Come to our site to find out all about the inventor of the radio- Gugliemo Marconi. You can find out about how the radio works and how the radio is used. Also find out about different frequencies like AM/FM. We hope you like our site!
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2001
This site gives basic information on the age old calculator known as the abacus. Topics include the the history of the abacus, why it is used, how it is used, and who uses the abacus
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Finalist
2001
Our website showcases projects that use Virtual Reality technologies and explains how they can be used to support curriculum and school wide projects. The educational objective of this site is to share our experiences with other elementary schools interested in using Virtual Reality technologies.
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2001
Here is a kid-to-kid website, written by kids for kids. The variety of inventions that were developed continuously in the past improved lives, ideas, and technology. Join Jeff and Michelle as they explore history in their time machine to learn about inventors and inventions.
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2001
Women inventors have played a very important part in our lives. We would like to share some of these great women with you. Our site includes current and past inventors, information about each one, games and resources. Learn more about these inventors and how they have impacted our lives.
About this site
2000
The team wanted to look at the future of technology. Although, they have used technology their entire life, they are aware that there are many changes that will come in the next decade or two. These changes/innovations will have a huge impact on their lives and the careers that they select. These new technologies will have enormous implications on the world in which we live. There are many new uses of technology on the horizon.
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2000
Become an Inventor is designed to educate visitors of all ages in concepts and methods related with finding and solving inventive problems, performing patent searches, and marketing your ideas. Become An inventor weaves together inventive heritage, problems of the future, basics of logic, exotic topological shapes, inventive tricks, etc. Knowledge and skills, on one side, desire and challenge on the other side - are two parts of scissors connected with "Become an Inventor" screw form a pair of scissors that cuts the finish line of success!
About this site
2000
When you come to our web site you'll find out who made this and who did that. At our web site you'll find who made the telephone, and the computer and all sorts of other things. You'll also find out how these amazing inventions work. This will not be as hard as any book because it will have games and and stuff for you to do, but it still has information for you. We hope you find all the information that you are looking for, so have fun exploring!
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2000
About this site
2000
This site is about famous people. We have information about such famous people of the last millenium such as Martin Luther, George Washington, and Thomas Edison. We have a game that tests your knowledge.
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Finalist
2000
Welcome to the "Great and Famous Inventors" site! On our site, we have complete information on tweleve influential inventors, a complete timeline, fun games, and other cool stuff. Learn how inventors start inventing as we guide you through the process of inventing. You'll see how inventors have changed the world we live in.
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2000
This site contains information on the new and exciting field of Medicine that allows for implantation of Computer Chips in Humans.
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2000
Our web site focuses on past inventions and inventors and predicts future inventions. The aim of this web site is to educate the public about the development of technology since life on earth and as a result, encourage them to appreciate the high standard of living they now enjoy.
About this site
2000
This is a site about inventors, and their inventions. We promise to you, that we, the webmasters of this site, will provide you the best information we can give you.
We, the creators of this website, made this site, and choose this catergory, because of our interest in it, and our fascination.
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2000
This web page is about electric inventions
and their history,uses,and etc.The kids that look
at our web site will learn how important electric
things are.They will also learn how to work them.
About this site
2000
Our entry explores the fascinating lives and works of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo. We discuss their lives, their works, some interesting facts about them as well as some photographs of Leonardo Da Vinci's work. We also have some hand drawing of Leonardo's inventions.
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2000
A lot of precious lives are lost in a war.In our city, Hiroshima more than 2 hundred thousand people were dead by the atomic bomb. We think a war is very sad. We want you to know the sadness of the war. We want to report on the atomic bomb in our web site.
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2000
Plastic is definitely the discovery of the millennium. Plastic is all around us, but taken for granted. This site sets to seek out the uses and effects of plastics. And make people aware about this wondrous material.
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Finalist
2000
How were the airplane, automobile, light bulb, telegraph, and bifocal glasses invented? Learn how all these inventions work. You can also learn about the inventors who invented them and how they have changed over the years to become things we use today. Visit our website to find out about inventors, their inventions, and how they have improved.
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2000
Our site deals with the scientific discoveries and inventions throughout the 20th century that are of acknowledged benefits to mankind.
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2000
The theme of our web site is to explain the process of bodily waste management in outer space. We trace the history of bodily waste management systems in space travel from the days of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs to the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station.The site incorporates actual pictures illustrating the various methods and devices used in outer space waste management. A detailed explanation of these devices and methods is provided, along with interacive lessons to entertain and educate the viewer.
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2000
Have you ever wondered when time started? Here, you will find the answer to this question, plus so much more. Learn about time on local and international levels. Go back in time and learn how it all began. Share your memories and opinions with other visitors. Build one of six clocks, or all of them! Head over to the Pendulum Project for an educational experiment and a fun game. Test your knowledge with our interactive game, "Who Wants To Be a Timepiece?" Play one of the two great games offered at our site. It only takes a little time to learn a LOT!
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2000
"World's most important inventors and inventions" is an interactive site highlighting 10 of the most important inventions of the millenium. Each area of the site features a quiz about an invention or technological development, followed by a brief explanation of its importance.
About this site
1999
Our project is a unique collection of all what you want to know about paper. This is a quick description of what we have in our site. It will take you in a journey through the early beginnings of writing materials in civilized nations. Ancient Egyptians were the pioneers with their papyrus. Ts'ai Lun established the bases of modern paper, whose industry spread to Asia and from there to the Arabs. That's how the craft's secret moved to Europe and the rest of the world. Afterwards, many changes and improvements were added to the manufacture of paper and different materials were used. Later, advanced machines were invented and improved and we now have a developed machine called "The Fourdrinier" which is commonly used in the paper industry. But, we must all share in saving Mother Earth from pollution. Recycling is the method. Paper recycling helped a lot and can do more if we all cooperate. Time for some fun. We'll show you an interesting game of paper. We included many illustrations to help you play this game which we named "fortuneteller". That's not all. There is also a quiz to test your "Paper" information, all of them are included in the site. We included a search engine to help you look for the information you need to know about paper in our site. Next, is a little about the site. We'll tell you about us, our ages and our skills. And last but not the least, we report the resources of our information and images and include links to some web sites for further information about paper. We send thanks to those who helped us create our site and gave us the courage to go on.
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1999
On our web page, the visitor finds information about the recent science bionics, which deals with the connection of biology and technique. He becomes acquainted with the history and some areas of application of bionics. At the conclusion, we briefly describe how meaningfully the application of bionics can be in the everyday life of humans and which risks are connected with it.
About this site
1999
We want to inform you about Bionics, because it's a important subject of science.
About this site
1999
Our entry is about the development of technology in China. It provides information on different aspects, including agriculture, astronomy, geography, gunpowder, paper-making, and printing. In order to let our visitor to have a vivid picture on the time sequence of the Chinese history, we have included a timeline in our entry. We have also set a quiz for the visitors.
About this site
1999
Our website examines the negative, as well as the positive, effects of technology on society: not simply obviously destructive technologies such as weaponry, but also more subversive ones such as television, the Internet, automobiles, and so on. Modern consumerism, capitalism, militarism, and so on are thoroughly deconstructed and analyzed. It is our hope that this website will educate students who have as yet been blind to the evils that otherwise positive technologies can produce. A larger issue is at stake here as well: the issue of "progress". Is progress always a good thing? Society is geared towards constant change and progress (technology, of course, being a clear microcosm of this tendency) - perhaps it would be wise to step back for a few moments and examine other options. Essays, links, informational pages, and discussion boards form a major part of this site. We believe this topic forms the basis of a goal worthy of the TQ contest.
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1999
We made this site so kids our age could learn about inventions. We put in basic information about inventors and things kids might like. Some tasty snacks were mistakes. Kids might want to be inventors.
About this site
1999
T4 Inventions is your ultimate resource for Inventions on the Internet. It feautures over 50 inventions with detailed reports and corresponding media, also, a unique testing system allows you to test yourself in three different areas and compare your grades to the grades of previous testers. Plus, there are fun tidbits and activities to do throughout the site in a whole. (Available in the Portuguese language too!)
About this site
1999
We have chosen the robotics topic after thinking how people imagine robots look like and we thought of enhancing their ideas giving them another shape of robots that have many functions in our lives. A robot is a machine that works automatically and makes a specific job saving time and energy without getting bored or tired, also can do messy and dangerous jobs with fast-moving machinery. A robot doesnt have imagination or feelings and can be in any shape i.e. washing machines in factories or even satellites. Finally a robot is a very helpful invention that serves humanity in a very wide rage.
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1999
This team's objective was to design a working roller coaster. This team wanted to design a roller coaster based on Mars. The idea is that the Martian Polar Ice Caps melted and you as the rider were being swept away in a tidal wave of fun!
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1999
Cryptography has entered the world of technology at a political cross-road. The rise of cryptography brought with it the ability for individuals to isolate themselves from prying eyes and defend their intellectual property. Tales of the Encrypted is intended to expose all the implications of cryptography and shed light upon what some consider an arcane art. The importance of cryptography are discussed as it relates both to security of the individual and of the nation. Uses of cryptography are analyzed and potential abuse areas are identified. Various mathematical algorithms for encryption are presented and illustrated with interactive demonstrations. Through the establishment of a sufficient knowledge-base, cryptography can become a crucial part of society in the twenty-first century.
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1999
This site is designed to allow children to explore the history of the telegraph and the science of electricity. The site came from a project one of the students on the team did after hearing the story of Dear Mr. Henshaw in the main character builds a bugler alarm in his lunch bag. The student then built the buglar alarm and went on to telegrahs. This is an interactive site which allows children to hear sound and match them to the visual code, review the historical timeline for the telegraph, and obtain directions for constructing a telegraph. The site lets students view sound patterns and invites them to be inquisitive.
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1999
Biometrics is a new and rising field that few people know about, yet have seen in entertainment. Biometrics involves identifying people based on physical characteristics, such as the patterns of the iris. In movies, spies may need to use fingerprint identification to get into certain secret areas. The public is using biometrics increasingly. ATM's are now using iris scans instead of numbers. This web site provides a comprehensive introduction guide to biometrics.
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1999
When Chucky Cheese Restaurant has a celebration, the restaurant provides balloons for the occasion. When the celebration ends, the balloons are left at the restaurant. Chucky Cheese is requesting a device that will consistently pop a balloon. Our sixth grade students enrolled in our Technology Education classes designed and constructed these devices. Designs have been place on the site along with a QuickTime movie demonstrating the effectiveness of the devices.
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1998
According to this site, from AD 600 through 1500, China was the world's most technologically advanced society. Many innovations were developed in China, such as the mariner's compass, paper-making, gunpowder, paper money, wheelbarrows, umbrellas, and numerous other items. Click on topics such as "Physics," "Transportation," or "Mathematics" to learn about Chinese contributions to this field.
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1998
The Chinese are credited with excellent inventions that have changed the world. This web site shows middle and high school students what these Chinese inventions are and their impact on the world. The compass, Chinese medicine, gunpowder, printing, paper, embroidery, and silk were all invented in China! Find out about the inventors and the Dynasty time period in which they lived. A general history of China is also presented.
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1998
Astronomy, from the past to the present is covered at this excellent web site. It gives a brief history of ancient beliefs, along with a more in-depth history of the accomplishments made by Americans and Russians in the past 40 years. A variety of astronomical terms and matters are covered. An extensive links listing gives access to many great sites about astronomy and space programs, including NASA TV. This is a well-organized site, with a nice presentation.
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1998
Take a multimedia journey through inventions of the twentieth century. This is an interactive site which explores inventions, innovations, and discoveries which have transformed our world. The search engine makes finding inventors or inventions simple. There is also an index and a category listing of topics so that students may browse the site.
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1998
Our web page teaches people the different types of explosives and how they are used, along with how they were invented and have advanced through time. Then people can play our quiz game to test their knowledge.
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1998
In the past 100 years great technological advances have been made. Ever wonder who invented the computer? When did the Internet first start? This site highlights not only some of the landmark technologies of the past century but also the key figures in inventing and developing many new ideas, from transistors to appliances, from nylon to computers, from space exploration to the first radio station. It's all here.
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1998
This century has seen unparalleled advances in technology and mass production. Read the storiesbehind over 40 of the most important inventions to date, in fields such as medicine, aeronautics, and transportation. From the paper clip to the compact disc player, they're all here at this excellent site.
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1998
The nation of Israel has made many fundamental advances in the world of technology. Did you know an Israeli company developed the popular Internet chat software, ICQ? Other contributions include research in the treatment of HIV, solar energy uses, agricultural technology that turns deserts into farmland, and more. This web site proudly describes these technological marvels and demonstrates why they've been so important world wide.
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1998
We want fellow students, as well as any other interested parties, to learn about the many different kinds of lasers and how they work. We also want them to realize the importance of lasers and how much you use them in your everyday life. The reason we picked this topic is because the value of knowing about lasers will affect us all now (and even more in the future) with the increasing number of inventions that incorporate lasers in innovative ways.
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1998
This is a basic, elementary page that covers the various sources of electrical energy that make our lives possible. It explains fossil fuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and nuclear energy. A test to prove mastery of each unit is provided as well, in a section with lesson plans for the teacher. You can also learn about an actual hydroelectric power plant, a virtual hydroelectric power plant, and a virtual windmill.
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1998
This is an unusual look at various architectural "wonders" of the world, presented in various subject categories. For example in "Overcoming Distance" you'll learn about the Brooklyn Bridge as well as other similar structures. "Overcoming Depth" features the Panama Canal and the "Chunnel" under the English Channel. Play a game, vote for your favorite "wonder," and notice that there are a lot more than seven wonders listed at this site.
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1998
This website was published to inform readers about the latest inventions, innovations, and information in the fields of music recording, Nintendo Video Game Systems, and Computer Technology.
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1998
We are trying to teach people about how the pipeline was built, facts about the pipeline, the oil spill, Prudhoe Bay and Valdez, and how animals move across the pipeline. We even have a little tour of Prudhoe Bay. The pipeline is an interesting topic that many kids, even in Alaska, don't know much about. We hope that kids from all over the world will see what an amazing thing it is. Our fun page has things on it for different age groups of kids.
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1998
This site presents the Deltaworks--a system involving locks, sluices, channels, and other control methods to prevent flooding. Many people in the Netherlands believe it is the eighth wonder of the world. The site provides a great deal of information on the background of this project and explains how it was started because of a catastrophic flood on January 31, 1953. The information is presented in English and Dutch.
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1998
Ever wonder how electric cars work? How far they can go? How fast can they run? You can find out all you might want to know about electric cars at this site. Learn how to build your own electric car, either online with a virtual model, or a real one right in your own backyard. Read about their design, efficiency, problems, and future possibilities of these alternate energy vehicles.
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1998
Time is a difficult thing to define--yet it plays a role in almost everything we do. What time is it? Maybe you'll know after you've visited this site! Chronometers such as shadow clocks and sun dials are discussed. Time differences from areas near the equator to each hemisphere are considered along with calendars, clocks and watches. This site is in English and Dutch.
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1997
Learn how to become an inventor on this site.
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1997
This web site introduces you to the history of virtual reality, beginning with Ivan Sutherland's ideas in 1965. What equipment is needed to create and manipulate virtual reality? How will virtual reality affect our lives? It can facilitate construction of better buildings, enhanced education, and better medical training. But some people have problems using it due to vision problems or lack of coordination between the eye, brain, and inner ear.
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1996
Can solar energy power a bicycle? A group of high school students set out to answer this question by designing and building their own solar bike. Follow this virtual journal through the planning, development, and eventual race competition of this solar bike project. Do they win the race? Go find out for yourself! Many alternate energy source links provided, but they no longer work.
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