School: St. Xavier's High School, MIDC, Hingna, Nagpur.
    Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

2 students, ages 14,14 worked together to complete this Doors to Diplomacy project on March 23, 2012. They have participated in Doors to Diplomacy in the following year(s): 2010,2011,2012

Classes and Teachers: Anand Ghodki, Jaykishan, Shravani

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Our School's Web Site: http://sxhs.angelfire.com

1. Description of Our Team

Jaykishan, Shravani are the students of Std IX. Anand Ghodki is the teacher.

2. Summary of Our Project

We are presenting a website that raises awareness about peacekeeping efforts, combating terrorism, and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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:4-6

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:dedicated connection

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:4-6

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

Time management was the problem. It was decided to set our priorities.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

It was great experience to participate in this competition.

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

Online research is faster than traditional books research.

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

Internet was used for research work.

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

Our website will make us online ambassadors.

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

Our project will serve as reference material.

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

We got help from our friends and relatives.