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An-Nan Junior High (2004 CyberFair Project ID 3158)
Taiwan,
Tainan
Official Status:
Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 7. Environmental Awareness
We estimate 17 student(s) from 13 to 16 will work on this entry.
Description of Our Community: "Shi-er Dian (Twelve Tenants)," located in the rural An-nan District of Tainan City, Taiwan, is about four square kilometers and has a population of 5200. The name originated from the history of twelve tenants who moved here to start their new life a century ago. 60% of the area is comprised of farmlands and freshwater fishponds. The people of Shi-er Dian are nice and friendly. The way of life in the earlier agriculture-based society in Taiwan can still be found in this incompletely urbanized area.
An-nan Junior High is a secondary school of 1950 students. Its unique location(close to Si-cao Wildlife Habitat) contributes to our strong sense of responsibility for raising a heightened awareness of the importance of protecting wildlife. Hence, since 1995, An-nan Birdlife Club--a unique one among secondary schools here in Taiwan-- has been promoting healthy extracurricular activities for young students and leading them to experience the beauty of nature and show the respect for life through bird-watching. Since 1998, the students of Birdlife Club have been conducting surveys of wildlife in the surrounding communities. The first one is "Flying over Hai-wei"(2001), winning the silver medal in a national contest. Shi-er Dian is the target community of our second survey.
Project Description: Our project aims to better understand the environmental conservation in a less urbanized area in Taiwan through a survey of the birdlife in Shi-er Dian in Tainan City. The previous survey (July 2002--September 2002)was followed by a subsequent investigation (September 2003 to December 2003). Our web site provides the species and numbers of birds in the community in our observations. Photos and in-depth introduction are added to help visitors know them better. The threats to the birdlife are also discussed from different perspectives in our interviews with local residents and specialists. Furthermore, our reflections over the course of the project help us to pose further research questions for those concerned about the future of the community. Individual responses to the participation in the project are also offered to show our growth. By visiting this site, people will have a better understanding of the birdlife in the community and thus pay more careful attention to their everyday environment. We hope, in particular, more people will be encouraged to join us to take actions after being more aware of the significance of protecting wildlife.