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

3 students, ages 13,13,13. worked together to complete this Doors to Diplomacy project on March 4, 2012. They have participated in Doors to Diplomacy in the following year(s): 2010,2011,2012.

Classes and Teachers: Mrs. Manisha Ghadge, Sakshi, Uday, Malhar.

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

1. Description of Our Team

Mst. Uday Patil, Mst. Malhar Pathak, Ms. Sakshi Kathote of class VIII are making a website on health and environment. Mrs. Manisha Ghadge is the 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: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 was short, and there were lot of activities to perform. So we did time management to solve this problem.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

We got opportunity to participate in the international competition. We got knowledge of website making.

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

Data collection was done online, which is very fast and easy.

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

Internet was used for data collection.

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

We are creating a website through which we will act as online ambassadors.

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

The project will serve as reference material for other students.

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

We got help from our friends in the form of tips and suggestions. We got guidance from our teachers.