What types of projects do we tend to see?
Practical
These projects aim to answer a question, hypothesis or
problem.
They typically contain:
- A
question, hypothesis or problem
- Project
aims
- Planning
of the methodology
- Evidence
of the results
- Analysis
of results
- Conclusion
Design and Make
These projects aim to design
and create a product that meets a specific aim. The scope of the project can
start broad and narrow down during the project.
They typically contain:
- A
brief, which could start broad, and narrow down
- Project
aims
- Designing
of a solution to a specific problem
- Testing,
analysis, improvement and retesting of solution (at higher levels there should
be multiple cycles)
- Analysis
of final solution
- Conclusion
Communication
These projects aim to inform a specific audience about a
topic or raise their awareness and interest in STEM.
They typically contain:
- An identification of the target audience
- Background
research of the topic and the audience
- Design
of a form of communication
- Reflection
and explanation of how the communication is fit for purpose, including being
pitched at the correct age and level of understanding
- Evaluation
of their communication using appropriate measures
- A
conclusion
Research
These
projects aim to provide a fresh perspective or strengthen an argument for a
disputed STEM topic through data gathering and analysis.
They typically contain:
- A project brief or area to investigate
- Project aims
- Plans for how data will be gathered and analysed
- Critical analysis of existing data
- A conclusion
We
are actively encouraging students to be creative with the way they present
their work. The usual options are reports and PowerPoints.
We would also love to see blogs, videos, reports that
combine many elements of work (e.g. diagrams, hand written plans and thoughts,
meeting notes)
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