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The effects of waste on land, air, and sea

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Aquilina Nicole, Borg Chloe, Briffa Shania, Debono Maria Milagros, Galea Vida, Vella Marea  for 11-14
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Our group carried out this research about waste, because we have been experiencing waste-related problems in Malta for a long time. Waste and Pollution are a problem at sea and also on land, and they also affect the air. They affect the health of human beings and result in animals and plants becoming extinct.

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Domestic violence and how it can be prevented

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Attard Raphaela, Azzopardi Brooke, Briffa Cristabelle, Mitchell Jade, Monseigneur Francesca  for 11-14
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Did you know that every 20 seconds someone becomes a victim of domestic violence? Domestic violence is a serious problem worldwide and one of the main causes of death, especially of women in the developing world. Therefore, we decided to focus our investigation on domestic violence, to determine whether Maltese people are aware of this problem and whether it is an issue in Malta.

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The Silent Scream: Domestic Violence in Malta

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Michela Buttigieg, Jade Mifsud  for 11-14
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Historically, domestic violence has been considered a hidden crime, a private family matter. However, finally, developed societies are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. This quantitative research investigates the attitudes of Maltese people towards domestic violence in Malta.

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Illegal Immigration! Why yes? Why No?

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Meagan Borg, Kyzia Micallef, Samira Muscat, Shania Spiteri  for 11-14
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‘The tiny island of Malta has received 17,743 mainly African migrants these decades- the equivalent, in Britain, of 2.5 million people. And it is struggling to cope, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says.’ (Colin Freeman, 21st July 2013; on behalf of the Telegraph). Our investigation attempts to find out what Maltese people think about this issue and how it effects Malta and its population, in our quest to find a sustainable solution to what has become a serious problem.

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Are people aware that animals are becoming extinct?

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Sasha Camilleri, Daria Cassar, Rebecca Laferla, Maya Micallef Engerer, Mariah Pisani, Christabelle Vella  for 11-14
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A report from the National Wildlife Federation quotes: “Every day, an estimated 100 plant and animal species are lost to deforestation. A conservative estimate of the current extinction rate indicates that about 27,000 species a year are being lost.”. Our research attempts to investigate if people are aware that certain animals are becoming extinct and why and how we can help these particular animals.

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