Schools, children, parents, teachers… listen up! There is a great competition (by Reel Life Science) running at the moment where pupils from both primary and secondary schools are invited to make a three minute science video with a chance to win €1000 for their school.
The competition is a wonderful way to get pupils, their schools, and families interested in Science from a new perspective… from behind the video lens. Launched last year in Galway the competition was so successful it has now gone nationwide!
The competition is broken down into a number of different categories so there is a lot of scope to develop and document your own favourite scientific topic.
PRIMARY SCHOOL TOPICS
- ‘The Power of Science’
- ‘The Food we Eat’
- ‘Science in the Garden’
- ‘Our Marine World’
- ‘The Science of Exercise’
SECONDARY SCHOOL TOPICS
- ‘Science Heroes’
- ‘Exploring the Cell’
- ‘Medicines’
- ‘Physics in Real Life’
- ‘Vision’ in partnership with VISICORT
If you need some inspiration there have been a number of guest posts from professionals in each area sharing some of their research or opinions on each topic. You can check them out here.
There is even a post from Dr. How’s Science Wows to help inspire you on the topic of Science in the Garden. However, I enlisted the help of some resident “experts” so you may find it more humorous than inspiring. Check it out here if you want to see what happens when you combine “mischief” and science!
This is a fantastic opportunity and is a very unique competition in Ireland, so please spread the word and get your school or classroom involved.
CLOSING DATE FOR VIDEO SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 17th SO DUST OF YOUR LENS AND PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON AS IT IS TIME TO LET THE CAMERAS ROLL.
You can check out the Reel Life Science website for tips, advice and guidelines or follow them on twitter and facebook to keep up to date!