Anthropology

  • Many Factors Determine the Differences between the Pueblo and the Cherokee
  • The Influence of Technology on the Amish Culture
  • Religious Influences on the Aztec Culture
  • Aztecs, Egyptians and Mound Builders Share Cultural Similarities
  • The Impact of Globalization on Folk Culture

 

Economics

  • Sports Cards Have Value
  • The Effect of Low-Fat Diets on the Snack Industry
  • Your  Choices Determine Your Future
  • Making Entrepreneurship a Successful Venture
  • The Effects of a Global Economy on Your Personal Finance

 

Geography

  • Global Warming Affects You and Me
  • West Virginia Has Been Popular Among German Immigrants
  • Rain Forest Destruction Imposes Consequences for Everyone
  • The Nile River is a Lifeline for the People of Egypt
  • The Role of Physical Geography in the Destruction of the Ninth Ward

 

Political Science

  • The Media Influences Election Races
  • Checks and Balances Among the Three Branches of Government
  • Rights and Responsibilities of Student Citizens in America
  • The Constitution of the United States is a Living Document

The Power that Lies in the Electoral College


Psychology

  • Phobias Can Rule a Person’s Life
  • Roadside Memorials Can Give Comfort to the Grieving
  • The Healing Power of Laughter
  • Advertisements Can Be the Deciding Factor
  • Sleep Impacts Our Physical and Mental Well-Being

 

Sociology

  • Stereotyping Causes Many Assumptions
  • The Refuge Impact on a Society
  • Illegal Immigration Consequences Are Far-Reaching
  • There Are Advantages and Disadvantages to Immigration
  • Agrarian School Year May Be Obsolete In Today’s Society

 

State and Local Studies

  • West Virginia State Parks Bring Recreation to Tourists and Locals Alike
  • Women Writers of West Virginia Have Contributed Much to Our Libraries
  • West Virginia Labor History Shapes Both Sides of the Bargaining Table
  • West Virginia Rail Trails Are Built Along The Old Railroad Routes
    Our Community Began With One Family

U.S. History

  • The Civilian Conservation Corps Aided in the Employment of Citizens During the Depression
  • The Leaders on Both Sides of the Battle of the Alamo Determined the Fate of Texas
  • The Seven Years’ War In Europe Gave England All Land East of the Mississippi
  • Media Coverage of  the Viet Nam War May Have Been A Determining Factor of the Reactions of American Citizens
  • African American Men and Women  Experienced Discrimination and Segregation During World War II, but They Met the Challenge and Persevered

World History

  • Gen. Douglas MacArthur Crafted the Foundation of the Japan We Know Today
  • The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain Brought Change to the Lives and the Work of People Around the World
  • Alternative Energy Sources Change Lifestyles Worldwide
  • The Holocaust Is Repeated In Acts of Genocide Across the Globe and Throughout History
  • Women Have Contributed Heavily to the Medical Profession Throughout History

 

International
Sample Big Ideas include but are not limited to:
    1.  Threats of Climate Change on Their Own Regions

    2.  Environmental Sustainability

    3.  Energy Production

    4.  Use and Abuse

    5.  Pollution

    6.  Population Growth

    7.  Global Poverty

    8.  Migration (Immigration and Emigration, Legal and Illegal)

    9.  Global Conflict and Cooperation (e.g., Peaceful Conflict Resolution)

    10.  Human Rights issues

    11.  Water

    12.  Desertification

    13.  Urban Sprawl

    14.  Unemployment

    15.  Political Issues


     

April 26, 2013
Charleston Civic Center
Time Event
   
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Project Setup | Grand Hall North | Students may leave for lunch as soon as projects are set up.
   
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM LUNCH
   
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Opening Assembly | Grand Hall South
   
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM JUDGING
   
3:15 PM -    4:15 PM Public Viewing of Projects | Grand Hall North | Winning projects will be identified with ribbons / stickers.
   
4:15 PM Students may remove projects from Grand Hall North
4:30 PM -  6:00 PM Awards Ceremony | Grand Hall South
   
All times are subject to change.