Communicating Science Communicating Science
13/11/141st International Conference MARCH - Athens 2014 A Video competition in STEM for students from Fifth Grade up to Junior High
Participating in the competition form a group of 2-4 with their peers - choose a fun name pick a scientific subject that they find attractive research about it find an interesting, inventive and comprehensive way to present it on a short video and upload their video on the School Lab website. Participants can vote their favorite video, while a judging committee chooses the ten best videos that make it to the finals. 1st International Conference MARCH - Athens /11/14
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Pick and narrate theorems, natural phenomena or concepts Simulate situations Execute experiments Represent laws in Physics Present Short Plays Compose, sing and dance their rap songs 13/11/14 1st International Conference MARCH - Athens 2014 How do school communities participate?
Better understand the exciting challenges faced by scientists and researchers School Lab aims at supporting students to: Develop a critical and thought- provoking mindset through innovative and creative activities Gain self- confidence Enhance skills to present their ideas to a wide audience Value upcoming scientists as role models 13/11/14 1st International Conference MARCH - Athens 2014
13/11/14 1st International Conference MARCH - Athens ,313 visits/month 355,190 hits/ month 486,561 hits in April
Strengths Active participation in groups The platform is simple, friendly and attractive Interacting with mentors was helpful and made difficult definitions seem familiar. Students created fun and inventive videos Using video inspires & ignites students curiosity. 13/11/141st International Conference MARCH - Athens 2014
Innovative approaches? It brings students closer to scientific research methods in an attractive way. mentoring practice The School-Lab brings innovations in learning practices approaching STEM topics in an alternative way focusing effectively on UGV. The project supports all 4C super skills 13/11/141st International Conference MARCH - Athens 2014
Thank y u! 1st International Conference MARCH - Athens /11/14 “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow” John Dewey