ThinkQuest.org (http://thinkquest.org/index.html)

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Kids take back the Net via collaborative contest.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the ThinkQuest Competition has involved more than 25,000 children since its inception in 1996. Kids from 9 to 19 form teams and create educational Web sites meeting strict criteria. A team coach must be a school district employee, but parents can serve as assistant coaches. Home-schooled kids may also participate. Be sure to follow the rules very carefully. A successful team will have read the evaluation criteria thoroughly and will have studied and learned from past winning Web sites.

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What to talk about

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Families can talk about Web site design and the collaborative process. How do you and your fellow team members decide on what features the site should have? How do you divide the work? How do you make the site user-friendly and engaging? And ultimately, what is the goal or mission of the site?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

This site is an all-around winner. Participants get the chance to exercise creativity, conduct research on a topic that interests them, learn new skills, and express themselves both verbally and visually. Plus, there's the invaluable experience of working collaboratively with a team. For visitors, it's interesting to see how the projects have gotten more sophisticated over the past 10+ years -- sort of an Internet time machine. And, with topics ranging from martial arts to Freud, the library has something for every surfer.


This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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Angelish...
kid, 10 years old
 
no
I think its fine but you have to have like an after school group or something if oyu want to do it like, out of school or with out money

ginagibbs
educator
 
An outstanding technology tool for students
Outstanding website that allows students to create websites on various subjects , geared to different age groups, while collaborating with other students.A great way for students to deepen knowledge and contribute to others.

Ankit sankalp bara
teen, 14 years old
 
awesome

rostaion
teen, 17 years old
 
i just went on think pad and they repidily spelled cartilage wrong they spelled it cartrilege

juiceman0000
kid, 12 years old
 
Thinkquest is great
This website lets kids build their own pretend website about educational things.Your childs school may use thinkquest.org. It can also be made for fun! with uploading safe pictures, videos,and files your child will have a blast. He/She may also make votes,message boareds,brainstorms,ask mes and much much more. so ask your child school about thinkquest.org

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