School: Nysmith School for the Gifted
    Herndon, VA, USA

4 students, ages 12 and 13 worked together to complete this Doors to Diplomacy project on March 19, 2010. They have participated in Doors to Diplomacy in the following year(s): 2009

Classes and Teachers: Mrs. Hogan; Christina, Kyra, Domonique, Pooja

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Our School's Web Site: http://www.nysmith.com

1. Description of Our Team

Kyra, 13, Christina, 13, Dominique, 13, and Pooja, 12, enjoy to play sports during their free time and love to fun! We joined together to challenge our knowledge about both the world and traits that a leader should have.

2. Summary of Our Project

We are here to educate, make people excited about the matter, and want to become part of this great organization.

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:more than 6

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:dial-up modem

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:more than 6

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

The problems that we had to overcome were to learn to build a website in the new program. We had to learn how to use the new software which was challenging because we had to make time for both learning about leadership and website building.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

We were here to inform, guide, and understand what it was that we had to do.

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

Well we had to look at massive amounts of crutial information and decide what it was that we wanted to pull from it. Honestly we learned to to act upon what we have learned and to share it with out community.

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

We used the internet, computer software, Senator Hagel, and books. It was very helpful to read and listen peoples opinions about the topic and then to make note of what they felt was important and their 'little tricks' on the matter.

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

As ambassadors of our communities we will take it one step further by getting more contacts and connections to leadership so that we can live leadership through our lives. We are SO proud of the work that we are doing and thankful for everyone that wis being a great help to us. Thank you!

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

Our project will make a difference since it is user friendly and enthusiastic about the subject. I think we have helped and are going to continue helping our community by learning about what they need and we will suceed. Our work is very exciting and we are to thankful for words.

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

We involved everyone who had something to contribute. They were helpful, honest, and nothing less than brilliant. Thank you!

5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)

We learned more and more than we ever expected. Our feedback and insights were basically people didn't know how to act upon what they have learned and modern day examples of people who acted upon it.