School: Taipei Bi-Hwa Junior High School
    Taipei, No USA, Taiwan

5 students, ages 14-15 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on March 18, 2004. They have participated in CyberFair in the following year(s): 2004

Classes and Teachers: Lin Shi-Wei, Li Yi-Fen, Zhuang Yuan-Qings

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Our School's Web Site: http://www.bhjh.tpc.edu.tw/

1. Description of Our Community

Hsien Shen Temple, located in the Erchong Pu district, Sanchong City, Taipei County. The area was originally a settlement of the aborigines – a fishing/hunting ground for the Wulaowan tribe. In older days, the celebrations on the birthday of Shen-None was such as fanfare.In recent years, local schools, organizations, and cultural workers gathered their forces to jointly develop social education in the city, wishing to develop the place into a characteristic community. (See more to visit our project web)

2. Summary of Our Project

Hsien Shen Temple is the only third-class historic landmark in Sanchong City. It has been a center of belief for 250 years. The main deity worshipped here is the “Grand Emperor Shen None”, which was brought in by pioneers from Fujian, China in the Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty.Shen None has been a God worshiped by farmers since very early on in the civilization.The Hsien Temple fully represents the colors of a local guardian temple. Its beauty in the architecture is one of the most important treasures among other temples in Taiwan.See more to visit our project web)

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:more than 50%

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:more than 6

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:dedicated connection

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:2-3

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

Chien-Wen: In this activity, I not only learned the stories of the Hsien Shen Temple but also the power and importance of solidarity. Because we are all very busy doing our studies, this time, I learned an important lesson; that is, good time management is the best strategy. (See more to visit our project web)

5. Our Project Sound Bite

A historic landmark doesn’t have to be an artifact standing for hundreds or thousands of years in its original form. Especially for a building, after it has been through rains and winds, most of them more or less deteriorate.In this project, the Sanchuan Hall part of the historic landmark in our subject is coincidently under maintenance. We were really touched by the efforts people put in to preserve the beautiful site. Because of their hard work, we now still have the chance to see this two-hundred-year-old treasure.(See more to visit our project web)

6. How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?

We have annexed the part – “Get to Know the Hsien Shen Temple” into the curriculum of our school. The subject will also be introduced to students in Arts and Culture, General Knowledge, and Information Science classes.The structure of the curriculum is shown in our Project Web.(See more to visit our project web)

1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?

Digital Camera:Record Images Digital Cam:Record Interviews Printer:Image Output Document Processing Machine:Scan, Copy, Prints Audio Recorder:Voice Recording Motorcycle:Traveling to Interviews Phones:Communication Computers:Discussion, E-mail, prepare documents (See more to visit our project web)

2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.

In the meeting for the competition, I have heard from the speakers twice that the least culturally characteristic places in Taipei County are Taishan Township and our Sanchong. After I heard such talks, a wave of sadness flowed into my heart.Actually, we didn’t participate in the competition last year. This year, after we signed up for it, I took a long time to think about what we want to do.The Arts and Culture teacher said that if we don’t do the Hsien Shen Temple, what do we do, since we live here in Sanchong? At the first sound of it, I couldn’t help but wonder whether it is true that there is nothing else to do about the Sanchong City; like that, we decided on the subject of Hsien Shen Temple.(See more to visit our project web)

3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?

Although there is no shortage of classes about exploration of the Hsien Shen Temple in elementary and junior high schools in Sanchong, after I got on the net and searched for related information, I found that there is really not much information on this topic, and most of them are pretty limited on a very small scope. It looks like Sanchong people really do not know much about their own culture because rarely any people know such a valuable third-class historic landmark.(See more to visit our project web)

4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?

Students(55%) 1. Interview relevant personnel 2. Photography 3. Interview recording 4. Editing written information 5. Draft interview outlines 6. Prepare the progress report 7. Information Collecting Advisors (25%) 1. Convene work meetings 2. Analyze and organize information 3. Directions and reviews on the web pages 4. Set the name and plans for the project 5. Assistances on computer technologies 6. Administrative coordination 7. Review the final project Parents (5%) 1. Contact the interviewees 2. Project consultation (See more to visit our project web)