"The WHERE Challenge would like to thank all students who participated in this year's Challenge. The following entries were prepared and researched by students aged 9 to 14 years. While WHERE Challenge judges acknowledge that some entries may contain inaccuracies, they applaud students' efforts and the quality of the entries. The WHERE Challenge winners are as follows:"
'Polymer Banknote' ($125)
Zainab Syed
Craig Kielburger S. S.
Judges Comments: click to view
It is very impressive how you wove the information from your research into this thoughtful and intriguing story. I love how you included not only the locations that petroleum resources can be found, but you also addressed the human/societal connection to the earth's resources. It is an original and interesting story told from the perspective of the organism that makes up petroleum and describes the time required to transform from an organism to petroleum, what we use it for including our Canadian polymer bank notes, places where we find oil including Canada, that it is a renewable resource and that when it is used up, there will not be more for us.
'What's in Your Watch?' ($125)
Beth Van Sydenborgh
Judges Comments: click to view
Wow. What a fantastic website. It is evident that proper planning was made to communicate this message. I enjoyed the layout and the visual appeal as well. Overall, an outstanding website. Very easy to navigate.
'What's inside a Pen?' ($125)
Stephen Qiao
Michael Chu
Solon Cheung
Dr. Norman Bethune C. I.
Judges Comments: click to view
It is clear a lot of work was put in this. Good video overall, I really liked the simple idea to show why/how iron was needed in a pen. Nice explanation of the processing of iron ore.
'What are Braces Made From?' ($125)
Vanessa Camarata
Craig Kielburger S. S.
Judges Comments: click to view
Very good use of the application Prezi. There is good detail about the range of metals in various types of braces - and the tools used in association with braces - and good detail about where (i.e., mines and minerals, and geographic locations) the raw materials originate. Good job in research and Canadian examples. It answers the key questions well with nice flow from one concept to another.
'Aluminium Vision' ($125)
Olivia Yip
Dr. Norman Bethune C. I.
Judges Comments: click to view
Wow, this video was fantastic! It was very unique, creative and insightful and included a good list of Al smelters in Canada. Excellent drawings/animation, especially for the explanation of mining and processing of bauxite.
'What's in Your Laptop?' ($125)
Ethan Lear
Craig Kielburger S. S.
Judges Comments: click to view
Informative, well written with in-depth analysis and well planned. All examples are Canadian.
'The life of a Plastic Bottle' ($125)
Noah Becks-D'Souza
Oakville Trafalgar
Judges Comments: click to view
Extremely mature and competent analysis of where the plastic in a plastic bottle comes from. Well written and lucid and leads the reader all the way through the process from the death of plankton to the blowing of the bottle. Well organized and strong research skills are evident.
'The Geologist' ($125)
Michelle Hua
Sandy Lin
Dr. Norman Bethune C. I.
Judges Comments: click to view
Amazing! Effort and attention to detail are evident. Good information was provided and used Canadian examples. Very creative!
'Think Sink Science' ($125)
Hana Osborn
Aldershot High School
Judges Comments: click to view
Interesting concept. An original video on the resources required to make a stainless steel sink. Uses a reference to the Magic School Bus books. Solid science component, plenty of references to Canada and a complete and well annotated reference list.
'What on Earth is Glass Made of?' ($125)
Tomasz Padiasek
Judges Comments: click to view
Nice presentation, good concept and well researched. Good use of humour and an interesting mix of hand drawing and video.
