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Science on the move - a national school classes competition.
Thomas Flüeler1, Sarah K Schwarzenbach
1Simply Science Foundation Nordstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland. thomas.flueeler@simplyscience.ch
Chimia
|February 12, 2013
Summary
The National School Classes Competition "Science on the Move" enters its second round, fostering scientific curiosity and creativity in Swiss high school students. Top prize includes a Science Week in San Francisco, encouraging young talent in science and technology.
Area of Science:
- STEM Education
- Science Communication
Background:
- SimplyScience.ch supports young talent in Natural Sciences and Technology.
- Roche generously supports the initiative.
- The competition aims to promote scientific engagement among high school students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance the second round of the National School Classes Competition 'Science on the Move'.
- To encourage scientific curiosity, enthusiasm, and creative problem-solving in high school students.
- To provide a platform for collaborative learning and skill development in science and technology.
Main Methods:
- High school classes across Switzerland participate.
- Students engage in lab-based challenges and stage presentations.
- Evaluation focuses on scientific curiosity, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Main Results:
- The program promotes and requires the collective skills of an entire high school class.
- A competitive environment is established to identify outstanding student talent.
- The initiative fosters a deeper engagement with science and technology.
Conclusions:
- The 'Science on the Move' competition successfully stimulates interest and participation in STEM fields.
- The program highlights the importance of collaborative and creative approaches to scientific challenges.
- The initiative contributes to nurturing the next generation of scientists and technologists.
