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35 DPSA Learning Challenge entries make it to the final cut

Out of the 130 entries submitted by 40 Smart Schools partner high schools, 35 Focus Study entries made it to the final judging of the Doon Po Sa Amin Learning Challenge.

During the pre-final judging, the entries were classified and ranked according to their respective Topic Categories. The top five (5) entries per Topic Category emerged as the finalists for the Best in Topic Category Award.

Winners of the Best in Topic Category Award will vie for the Grand Champion Award and will be invited in the DPSA Awards event to exhibit their works. The DPSA Awards event will be held back-to-back with the SWEEP Innovation & Excellence Awards in one big education event, “me2: Managing Emergencies, Maximizing Education,” on March 12-14, 2009 at SM Megatrade Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City.

Congratulations to the DPSA Learning Challenge finalists!

MATHEMATICS

Mathematical Learning: online vs. written
Hands On, Minds On
Camiguin in Numbers
Marikina on the Go!
PULOS: The Functions of Math in Oponganon’s Way of Life

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Ivatan Folk Beliefs and their Scientific Basis
Sagip Lawa
Basurang Bato: The Unwasted Wastes
The Community Structure of Mangroves In Batiano River, Oton, Iloilo
Mangrove Springs Back to Life

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Ag Ikagi Ta Kamigin
GenSan Kalilangan Ito!
Investigative Journalism: Cascading Life
DPSA: In Search of Orange Orchard
The Untold Stories of the Ivatans

ARTS & CULTURE

Mud People Festival (Taong Putik)
Bontoc's Vanishing Arts
Doon Po Sa Amin, Nagkalat and Kaharian
Laji and Palo Palo
Tribu: Bridging Generations

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Opon's Life Work
Wonders of Juice Fasting
Ecomovers on the Flush
Amazing Nanay Ansing
Lahoy: Langis ng Buhay

TECHNOLOGY & LIVELIHOOD