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

2 students, ages 12,12 worked together to complete this Doors to Diplomacy project on February 17, 2012. They have participated in Doors to Diplomacy in the following year(s): 2010,2011,2012

Classes and Teachers: Anand Ghodki, Prapti, Ruchi.

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

1. Description of Our Team

1. Description of Our Team Ms. Prapti and Ms. Ruchi are the students of Std VII. Initially this Ms. Dhanashree and MS. Harshita of Std X were working on this project. The were very much interested in Doors to Diplomacy. But because of preliminary exams of Std X, they were unable to continue their work. Hence the team was re-organised. Ms. Prapti and Ms Ruchi of Std VII joined the team. Anand Ghodki is the coach. He is working as a teacher for Doors to Diplomacy since two years. This is the third year of his participation as a teacher.

2. Summary of Our Project

Earth is common for all and hence common are the environmental problems. There is need of protecting the green cover of earth. Forests should be protected. Tree plantation should be done on regular basis. There is need of joint efforts among the countries. Diplomacy plays a major role in this field.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:21-50%

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:2-3

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

Computer Lab is common for all the classes, right from Montessori to Std. XII. Regular practicals are held on same machines. Hence computers were not available all the time for the project.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

Each One Plant One : Each and everyone in the community should plant one tree. This will ensure protection of green cover of the earth.

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

We did library research online. We got practical knowledge of different methods of website making by participating in this competition. We were working as a team for this project.

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

The data collection was done online. Online data collection was an easy task.

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

We have created a website to act as online ambassadors.

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

The website will create awareness in our community about the international affairs. It will serve as a reference material. Each One Plant One is the slogan of our school's Chairman Dr. A. F. Pinto. Every year, we celebrate environment week. The website will become one stop destination for other students to do data collection during environment week.

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

The original team members Ms. Dhanashree and Ms. Harshita provided their valuable guidance and shared their experiences. We got guidance and moral support from our parents and teachers.

5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)

Online research proved to be easier and faster than traditional library research.