SCHOOL LAB FINAL
Join us in the final round of the programme and find out which team will travel to Cheltenham in June 2012 to attend the Cheltenham Science Festival
COMMUNICATING SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS
Are you a student in a class between the 5th grade of primary school and the 3rd grade of secondary school?If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions then you're ready to explore the fascinating world of science – everything from astronolmy, biology and chemistry to maths and physics – and discover how thrilling science can be!
WHAT IS SCHOOL LAB?
School Lab is an innovative programme designed to promote the exchange of ideas on science. Through School Lab we aim to help young students:
and establish an online community that will bring students, teachers and researchers together.
WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO DO?
Student who take part in School Lab will:
... just like real scientists!
WHO ARE THE MENTORS AND WHAT'S THEIR ROLE?
The mentors are a group of talented scientists, all finalists in FameLab, the science communication competition created by the Cheltenham Festivals and organised internationally by the British Council. They will guide the students throughout the programme via webinars delivered via the web platform and also via school visits that will run in major Greek cities (Thessaloniki, Athens). With their help and support, participants will develop thier chosen scientific topic while at the same time becoming familiar with the research process.
PROGRAMME DURATION
Participants will need to upload their final 3–5 minute video presenting the scientific topic they've chosen onto the online platform by 10 December 2011. A panel of judges will vote for the participants’ presentations and the students themselves will also be able to vote between 1–10 December 2011.
WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
Leading figures from the world of science and the media.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
The best teams will take part in a Science Fair between 15–18 December 2011 in Athens, where they will present their work on stage. The best team will travel to Cheltenham in June 2012 to attend the Cheltenham Science Festival.
HOW DO I APPLY TO TAKE PART IN SCHOOL LAB?
If you'd like to take part in this innovative school programme, simply visit School Lab to complete and then submit the registration form:
INFORMATION
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School Lab has been funded by the General Secretariat for Youth – Institute for Youth, through the Programme “Youth in Action” of the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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