11-14

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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Where do we find child labour and how do we stop it?

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary Sliema : Abela Amy, Catania Maria, Mallia Marija-Daniela, Zammit Pia  for 11-14
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‘Children should have pens in their hands not tools’, said Iqbal Mashi, a boy who was assassinated in 1995 and had worked in a carpet factory till the age of ten. This sentence, although simple, makes you stop and think about how many children around the world are being deprived of schooling, education and the simple things in life which we sometimes take for granted or even complain about, just so they can earn enough money to survive. Therefore, we decided to research this issue and find out whether Maltese people are aware of this increasing problem.



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Eyes on the Road

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Jade Barbara, Lara Farrugia, Kylie Ghirxi, Shania Micallef, Amy Pickard, Danisha Spiteri  for 11-14
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This is a research about Maltese roads and relevant issues like traffic, parking, buses, etc. Are people aware of the major problems on our roads? This quantitative research method was distributed to males and females from different age groups, since this enabled us to get feedback from more people than other research tools.



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There is more domestic violence than you think!

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Marie Buhagiar, Maya Callus, Amy Caruana, Micaela Catania, Kayleigh Grech, Julia Pace, Michela Tonna  for 11-14
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Our study examines people’s attitudes towards domestic violence in our society. Our aim is to raise awareness about domestic violence and how it can be reduced, thus leading to sustainable development in the human environment. We have gained another perspective on the realities of the situation, and we hope this report will both educate and raise awareness about domestic violence.



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Maltese cities and their effect on the environment

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary, Sliema : Maria Katrina Carabott, Jade Kelly Cassar, Michela Debono, Giulia Dimech  for 11-14
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This is an article aiming to discover the public’s opinion about high buildings in Maltese Cities, how many people had a high building in their hometown and the problem of pollution in the cities and the damage it is causing. People are increasingly suffering from diseases related to pollution, such as the exhaust that is released from cars, and we wanted to investigate possible solutions to this problem.



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A Changing Society as a Result of Immigration

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Hailey Camilleri, Chanel Cassar, Kylie Psaila, Hayley Schembri, Christine Tabone  for 11-14
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In this quantitative research, the attitude towards Maltese people towards migtants and migration is investigated. A number of pros and cons were outlined and discussed.



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