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SciFest@College – Teacher Presentation

SciFest@College – Teacher Presentation. Sheila Porter, CEO, SciFest Ltd SciFest Ltd. SciFest. SciFest@College 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xdNAKW2AfU. What is SciFest@College ?. SciFest@College is a series of local one-day science fairs

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SciFest@College – Teacher Presentation

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  1. SciFest@College – Teacher Presentation Sheila Porter, CEO, SciFest Ltd SciFest Ltd

  2. SciFest SciFest@College 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xdNAKW2AfU

  3. What is SciFest@College? • SciFest@College is a series of local one-day science fairs • hosted by the Institutes of Technology (ITs) and the University of Ulster • open to all second-level students • Each SciFest@College fair includes • a competition and exhibition of projects • science talks and demonstrations in the IT’s laboratories • information on STEM courses available in the IT • a prize-giving ceremony SciFest aims to encourage a love of science through an investigative approach to learning and to provide an opportunity for students to display their scientific discoveries.

  4. Derry Letterkenny Sligo Dundalk Dublin Athlone Tallaght Galway/Mayo Blanchardstown Limerick Carlow Tipperary Tralee Waterford Cork Third level Colleges are Nationwide SciFest @College Venues • Athlone • Blanchardstown • Carlow • Cork • Derry • Dublin • Dundalk • Galway/Mayo • Letterkenny • Limerick • Sligo • Tallaght • Tipperary • Tralee • Waterford

  5. SciFest@College - Sample Programme

  6. The Growth of SciFest 2006 - 2013 Number of students and projects 2006 – 2013 Number Year

  7. Participating in SciFest provides an opportunity for students to: investigate a topic of their choice investigate a topic that links to their everyday lives and society show off their work in a small student friendly environment visit a third-level college Use other skills that may not normally be recognised, e.g. presentation, ICT, design, PR, skills, etc. Enjoy a day out of school with like-minded students Selling the Idea to Students Smiling faces of students having a good time at SciFest@College

  8. The Teacher’s Role • guide • encourage • ask questions • listen to responses • promote an effective learning environment Enjoy a day out of school with like-minded teachers The smiling faces of teachers having a good time at SciFest@College

  9. SciFest – Science by inquiry in Action State Problem • Look around, ask questions, identify a problem, state a hypothesis Research • Gather as much information about the topic as • possible • Design and carry out experiments to test the • hypothesis. Collect data Investigate Analyse • Analyse the data, discuss the findings Conclude • Come up with a possible solution to the original problem Present • Present findings at SciFest

  10. The Website – www.scifest.ie

  11. SciFest Website, www.scifest.ie – Support materials Two modules downloadable from the website • A Science by Inquiry module suitable for Transition Year • A beginner’s guide to doing a SciFest Project

  12. SciFest Website, www.scifest.ie – Support materials • Other support materials include: • Guidelines for entrants • Advice on project report book, visual display & oral presentation • Sample projects • How to impress the judges • Tips for exhibiting at SciFest • Support panel of experienced teachers • Useful websites • And lots more!

  13. How Does SciFest@College Fit into the School Year? • First Year and Second Year • Excellent preparation for Junior Certificate Science • The investigation if suitable could be submitted as the actual Coursework B Investigation • Transition Year • End-of-year science activity for Transition Year students • See Transition Year Module ‘Science by Inquiry’ downloadable from www.scifest.ie • Fifth Year • Extra-curricular activity for Fifth Years

  14. SciFest@College Categories • Age Categories • Junior: 1st Year and 2nd Year • Intermediate: 3rd Year and 4th Year • Senior: 5th Year and 6th Year • Project Type • Individual • Group - (Max. 3 students per group – all group members must be in attendance at the exhibition) Project Categories • Physical Sciences • Life Sciences • Technology

  15. Each year in November the SFI/DSE best project award winners from the 15 venues are invited to compete in a national final All the SFI/DSE best project award winners are presented with a SciFest Excellence in Science crystal plaque One project is selected by a team of judges to represent Ireland at the Intel international Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May in the USA All the key stakeholders plus teachers, parents/guardians, regional organisers, etc. are invited to the celebrations SciFest National Final SciFest National Final 2012

  16. THANK YOU! For further information contact: sheila.porter@scifest.iegeorge.porter@scifest.ie www.scifest.ie

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