Grade 6 students from two different schools came together to work in this STEM workshop, which aimed to transform forces into action by using different types of force. Students were provided with daily life problems to come up with creative solutions and products. The Usage of STEM Physics subjects...
Introduction Our schools are data sources that few systematically use to improve teaching practice. Disciplinary difficulties in working with students or poorer results in tests are some of the many challenges we face in our work every day. Nevertheless, there’s a strategy that can help us overcome difficulties and...
In this Scientix blogpost, Derya Yukva, a preschool teacher in Turkey, presents the “Small Bridge Engineers” activity. The project was conducted for four days with sixteen, five-year-old students. The aim was to develop among students a positive attitude and behaviour towards nature. To do so, students were challenged to...
Urgent need for STE(A)M The growing effects of climate change, loss of biodiversity and resource scarcity will require societal change and new technical solutions based on new scientific research. It is therefore vital that students see the benefits – for themselves and their societies – of learning national sciences...
This year, I am working with 6- to 7-year-old students. They love stories a lot and are very curious and kind-hearted, eager to learn and get involved. Therefore, I proposed to them to celebrate World Water Day through a series of activities through which they learned the story of...
OTA project arose from a need felt during the particular and delicate moment of the pandemic, which led academic institutions to radically change their approach to the educational field. Schools, like other institutions, have been called to be more flexible to overcome the gap created by social distance and...
I started this activity with the thought of teaching the students about DNA. I wanted to use an experimental approach because one of my objectives was to make an interactive activity that would include both genders and make my students more attracted to the science field in a STEM...
In this article, I will explain the connection between marketing and digital technology and how important this is for students and their future businesses. At Commercial and Trade School of Split, Croatia, we are teaching our students how to prepare a marketing plan. The four Ps of marketing –Product,...
Summary My Green World project aimed to raise students’ environmental awareness and introduce them to the physiological and geographical characteristics of plants, trees, grass and shrubs. The project took place for three months and counted on the participation of 85 students, between 12 and 15 years old, and 15...
Effective dissemination ensures not only the efficient distribution of new knowledge, but it raises awareness and encourages collaboration. It is imperative to ensure visibility of a project by promoting it and the activities within it. When devising a dissemination strategy, there are several points to consider. Having a clear...