This category encourages investigations through STEM activities. In this category students are encouraged to submit an investigation on a STEM Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) project they have completed at their school, which may include photos or a record of each step of the process. The STEM project needs a real world focus that includes a Northern Territory perspective integrated within the project.
As teachers you need to design and implement a STEM Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) project as per your schools everyday teaching, learning and assessment cycle. The resource engineering design process is a series of steps that could be used to guide students as they solve problems. Teachers could encourage students to follow the steps of the design process to strengthen their understanding of open-ended design and emphasise creativity and practicality.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
Question
Background theory researched/explained clearly and concisely (10-12 especially)
Question has relevance within the Northern Territory
Body of work
Question is answered through a prototype/investigation/experiment
Question has Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths links
Scientific Literacy
Correct format used
Correct use of scientific terms and units
Expression clear and concise
Good spelling and grammar
NT Science Perspective
The project has a scientific focus that relates to the Northern Territory
As teachers you need to design and implement a STEM Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) project as per your schools everyday teaching, learning and assessment cycle. The resource engineering design process is a series of steps that could be used to guide students as they solve problems. Teachers could encourage students to follow the steps of the design process to strengthen their understanding of open-ended design and emphasise creativity and practicality.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
Question
Background theory researched/explained clearly and concisely (10-12 especially)
Question has relevance within the Northern Territory
Body of work
Question is answered through a prototype/investigation/experiment
Question has Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths links
Scientific Literacy
Correct format used
Correct use of scientific terms and units
Expression clear and concise
Good spelling and grammar
NT Science Perspective
The project has a scientific focus that relates to the Northern Territory