PROJ> [HILITES] Ages 10-19: Wordwide Science Competition on the Internet

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Project Information
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Project Author: Dave Durrant <edquest@telusplanet.net>

Project Title: Wordwide Science Competition on the Internet

Project Begin & End Dates: 2/17/00 to 5/26/00

Project Summary:
All the details for this worldwide Science Competition can be found at:
MKISS 2000 - The Einstein Awards
http://mkiss.star64.com/index.html
There are competition categories for Grades 4-5, 7-9 and 10-12
This project is open to schools anywhere in the world, but note that it is
only in English.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic

Curriculum Area: Information Technology, Science, Technology

Technologies Used: Email

Project Sponsor: Telus 2Learn Telecollaborative Project

Full Project Description:
Formulate the toughest questions in Science based on your own interests or
curriculum. Try to answer questions posed by other competitors. Those who
excell in both areas will be honored with the MKISS Award. Most
Knowledgeable Internet Science School. This is a telecolaborative project
and integrates Technology and Science.

Objectives:
To collaborate with students around the world.
To integrate technology outcomes in Science.
To improve Science Inquiry Skills
To improve questioning and problem-solving skills
To explore in-depth, the world of Science, as it exists on the Internet.
To teach students how to locate information using approved Search techniques
and Search Engines.
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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: edquest@telusplanet.net

Registration Acceptance Dates: 2/14/00 to 3/28/00

Number of Classrooms: 60

Age Range: 10 to 19 years

Target Audience: Anyone

Project URL: http://mkiss.star64.com/index.shtml

Registration Instructions:
All information about Registration is available on the MKISS 2000
Competition Site
http://mkiss.star64.com/index.shtml

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Project Contact Information
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Dave Durrant - mailto:edquest@telusplanet.net
Project Leader - Our Lady of Peace
http://neptune.spaceports.com/~science/mainhomepage.html
Calgary, Alberta,US
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