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Land Mines - The Invisible Goliath

1997
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.

Award

1997 Fifth Place

Team

JosephPendleton High School, Pendleton, OR, United States


Paul CGirton Grammar School, Bendigo, Australia


Age Range

19 & under

Coaches

Mary WehlandHome, Pendleton, OR, United States


Anne HubbardBendigo, Australia


Category

Social Sciences & Culture > Conflict Resolution

Audience

All ages

Language

English