ESSS Bxl-IV March 2013 Great organisation ! Thanks to all involved ! Participation is the most important ! Motivation / courage /presentation skills Congratulations !! Organisers Pupils Teachers
Message to participants Design projects very good ! Followed closely a design cycle Should be tested !!! complete cycle Scientific methods should be followed rigoroursly! Special attention to test and results No huge difference between junior and senior projects – development ?
Recommendations to Teachers and mentors Think of yourself as investigator Do science together Get excited together Don't stand back Model good scientific questions Take/ ask for time to look after students Make resources available/ gear and material to be used Generate critical questions
Recommendations to students Take enough time for projects Take initiative Ask questions Get support and equipment from school / professionals/ authorities /try to link with community Follow the recommended format for projects
Recommendations to organisers Start organisation early! Allow time for completion. Set clear deadlines and follow. Publish pre-selection criteria in advance / Pre-select and reject with feedback Publish the judging criteria in advance Presentation of project to be added as criterion in the communication part