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Make the knowledgebase useful to children studying for exams (and many adults too). | Make the knowledgebase useful to children studying for exams (and many adults too). | ||
Can also, help children find out information. | |||
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If you're interested in helping out with this proposal, please sign below with <nowiki>*~~~</nowiki> | If you're interested in helping out with this proposal, please sign below with <nowiki>*~~~</nowiki> | ||
* [[User:Camaron|Camaron<span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> Christopher]]<small><span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> [[User talk:Camaron|talk]]</small> | |||
== Discussion == | == Discussion == | ||
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* There is already the [http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Simple English] Wikipedia, though it is not specifically aimed at children. Such a project may not just be applicable to the UK, unless you focused on UK topics. [[User:Camaron|Camaron<span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> Christopher]]<small><span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> [[User talk:Camaron|talk]]</small> 20:42, 29 November 2009 (UTC) | |||
* I forgot to mention, there is already [http://schools-wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia Selection for schools] which does something similar. [[User:Camaron|Camaron<span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> Christopher]]<small><span style="font-weight:bold;"> ·</span> [[User talk:Camaron|talk]]</small> 14:08, 1 January 2010 (UTC) | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 17 February 2011
Produce a children's version of Wikipedia.
Outline
Most of the Wikipedia material, although complete and rigorous, is too complex for children (and many adults). Produce a simplified and more colourful version aimed at children aged about 14.
Benefits
Make the knowledgebase useful to children studying for exams (and many adults too). Can also, help children find out information.
Requirements
Volunteering
If you're interested in helping out with this proposal, please sign below with *~~~
Discussion
- There is already the Simple English Wikipedia, though it is not specifically aimed at children. Such a project may not just be applicable to the UK, unless you focused on UK topics. Camaron · Christopher · talk 20:42, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
- I forgot to mention, there is already Wikipedia Selection for schools which does something similar. Camaron · Christopher · talk 14:08, 1 January 2010 (UTC)