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CZ Jihočeská společnost pro rozvoj lidských zdrojů o.p.s.
The South Bohemian Company for Development of Human Resources
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Talents for companies
STEM area T
Kind of activity
STEM initiative
Description The competition Talents for Companies is an one day contest for pupils, students of VET schools and a capitan from a company. They must cooperate in the building of an assigned task using a technician bulding kit Merkur. The target is to support technique and learn the children to cooperate in teams.
Approach The T-profi competition is focused on popularization of technical education and digital skills. Teams work
with the MERKUR polytechnic kit and, according to the assignment, which is different every year, they also work with the BBC microcomputer
micro:bit. The competition has already taken place in seven years. Technical skill is not the only criterion for successfully mastering the task. Within one team, they must
3 elementary school pupils (5th grade), 3 secondary school pupils (2nd grade) and the team is led by a representative from the company. Team
They must effectively manage communication and cooperation.
A total of 12 teams compete, including 10 South Bohemian teams (across the districts of the South Bohemian Region) and 2 teams from abroad
(usually from Upper Austria).
Jihočeská společnost pro rozvoj lidských zdrojů, o.p.s.
Husova 9
370 06 České Budějovice
Czech Republic
CZ Jihočeská společnost pro rozvoj lidských zdrojů o.p.s.
The South Bohemian Company for Development of Human Resources
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Day with a robot
STEM area T, E
Kind of activity
STEM initiative
Description IT educational programm prepared for children from 6 years is taught during one day, tha aim of the day is that parents spend time with their children learning some IT skills together. Usually the programm is prepared for 4 hours, mostly is lead at the weekends when everyone has time.
Approach The intention is to show children, but also parents, that programming and robotics are areas that can not only study and work in them, but above all areas that are fun, modern and have great potential. Thanks to this initiative we want to support technical fields and show people already since their childhood that technical fields can be funny for their future jobs. This day is not prepared regurarly but depends on the interest of attendants.
Jihočeská společnost pro rozvoj lidských zdrojů, o.p.s.
Husova 9
370 06 České Budějovice
Czech Republic
CZ Jihočeská společnost pro rozvoj lidských zdrojů o.p.s.
The South Bohemian Company for Development of Human Resources
Key nouns: technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme: Adventure with technology
STEM area: S, T, E
Kind of activity
STEM initiative
An experiential interactive day for children, parents, teachers and other fans of technology, science and crafts.
Description Adventure with technology day usually takes place in June in the Exhibition hall in České Budějovice. It is an interactive day for children, mostly at the age 7-15, together with their parents. In the morning the whole schools are invited and in the afternoon come families. Trying different experiments and technical gadgets used in the companies can attract the children for choosing of their future school and job.
Approach Adventure with technology is an experiential interactive day for children, parents, teachers and other fans of technology, science and crafts.
Thanks to the exhibition Adventure with Technology, you can try a number of experiments, technical gadgets, but also common things that you will encounter at work, school or everyday life in one day in one place. Did you know, for example, that many South Bohemian companies produce components that you use daily on your mobile devices, computers or in your car?
Come and enjoy a day full of fun, but also knowledge. You will be able to choose from more than 200 locations prepared for you by companies, schools and organisations from the South Bohemian Region. You can try different robots, construction kits, virtual reality, mini excavator, simulators and much more.
Jihočeská hospodářská komora
Husova 9
370 06 České Budějovice
Czech Republic
CZ Střední průmyslová škola chemická Pardubice
Key nouns: technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme: Critical thinking club
STEM area: S, T, E
Kind of activity
STEM initiative
Description This club is running at SPSCH Pardubice for its students and not only. It invites young people (15-19 years old) to join and develop their critical thinking skills that is one of the essential part of STEM. Of course during the sessions participatns are taking part in active discussions, preparation of presentations, preparation of moderating sessions with all group on various topics. Usually it is twice a month for 1-2 h.
Approach Considering current world and the need of critical thinking in many areas of life and education - it was personal boost to establish this club. There are various topics covered while discussing with participants to see most relevant topics. Invited experts share their know how or point of view.
What was a good practice?
During one year while club leader was on maternity leave, previous students - participants took over organisation of activities, preparation for the sessions and more. Of course, it was also still with a guidance of club leader remotely. It was positive approach and we see how we can experiment with different formats of establishing of new STEM clubs. It was also in some way inspired by sport spirit while previous students become trainers. A long lasting inspiration that drives you to become the one that passes the knowledge.
SPŠCH Pardubice
Poděbradská 94,
530 09 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Michaela Novotná
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Biology in practice
STEM area S
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description The club is intended for SPSCH Pardubice school students, other high school or elementary school students. The club includes field exercises, observing nature in different environments and perceiving nature in the form of games and competitions.
Usually it is once a week.
Approach SPSCH Pardubice teacher is very passionate in biology and wants to inspire young generation to love and respect nature. Discovering science in nature is part of the club content. We use binoculars, cameras, measuring devices, telescopes, microscopes and various applications (iNaturalis, Relive, Seek, etc.) and atlases to explore nature. We focus on the botanical, zoological and mineralogical parts. Games and competitions follows individual themes throughout the implementation of Biology in Practice club.
There is a great interest among our students so in the end there are even 2 groups who are deepening their knowledge and skills about biology.
Participants of the club also have quicker knowledge to Erasmus+ project activities that are related to the science, biology, ecology topics. Therefore, participants can have higher chance to take part in activities.
CZ Střední průmyslová škola chemická Pardubice
SPŠCH Pardubice
Poděbradská 94,
530 09 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Michal Dušek
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Chemistry around us
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description The club is intended for SPSCH students interested in chemical education and the occurrence of chemistry around us.
It is usually organised twice a month.
Approach We have very passionate chemistry teacher who loves to give opportunity for young people to discover chemistry world beyond official curricullum, to open the doors to the experiments that are usually limited during the formal education.
Club is focused to present basic reactions, the occurrence and extraction of elements and compounds from the environment and the creation of alternative tools for common laboratory tools (e.g. homemade cooler or extractor). There are various topics covered from colourful flames to serious organometallic chemistry, examples: synthesis of iron(III) acetylacetonate, Copper (III) complex synthesis, inorganic salts directly from elements, etc. Videos or instructions for these works are created. The clubs is targeting to give young participants a basic overview and skills needed for working in the laboratory. At the same time, various activities focus to motivate youth to do their own work. New club members are supported by ongoing members.
What is a good practice?
We have passionate university master students (SPSCH Pardubice alumni) who are passionate in chemistry and are coming to inspire, to show something unusual. Those are evidence of a long-term motivation - next generation passing their know-how to their younger colleagues from the same organisation.
CZ Střední průmyslová škola chemická Pardubice
SPŠCH Pardubice
Poděbradská 94,
530 09 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Petr Leinweber
DE Germany, Chemnitz
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Construction of paper bridges /
Junior paper bridge construction contest
STEM area E
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description The construction process of individual paper bridges culminates in a junior contest. Participants in the age between 6 and 18 years create/construct own paper bridge alone or in a team. They take part in age categories (primary and secondary school). A jury identify winners by loading weight on the bridges in steps up to the amount that breaks the bridge. The winner’s bridge is the most stable one.
Bridges construction may take place in regularly creative STEM club workshops or at home with family support.
Approach It is a challenge for everybody (including adults) to construct / create an own bridge only made of paper and glue. The participating children will easily reach a simple result. The difference makes the construction approach.
During construction, children will face a few learning by “try and error” situations. They may test some own construction ideas and find out new approaches by testing them. Children can work alone or in groups under supervision of an engineer or teacher. Participants may discuss their ideas and some results together. Finally each person or group can create an own design. A longer regularly creative process - for example in a STEM club environment – make it possible to create really stable paper bridge examples that hold more than the weight of the designers (>50 kg). It is possible to work with fully school classes as well as with smaller mixed groups or even single persons.
solaris Foerderzentrum fuer Jugend und Umwelt gGmbH
Neefestrasse 88,
09116 Chemnitz
DE Germany, Chemnitz
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Contest for young STEM researchers
- Jugend forscht
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM Initiative
Description The contest - in German language "Jugend forscht" - is Germany's largest competition for young researchers with about 12.000 participants each year. Young researchers from the age of about 10 to 21 years present own projects and compete in all possible STEM areas. The contest take part on three levels - regional, state and Germanwide level. The competition for Chemnitz and south-west Saxony region take part on the regional level in the beginning of March each year.
Approach During the year participants develeop their own creative scientific research projects as single persons or in teams of up to three participants. They work in school workshops, at home, by using companies or in research labs and get assistance by teachers, parents or other mentors of the industrial or research sector. Every year, by the end of November participants apply for the contest in a digital application process and get all necessary information for the contest. Later on they upload their theoretical part for a jury and they present their projects in an on-site competition. A jury of teachers, researchers and engineers deside about winners of the contest and a wide range of awards. They use the description and the presentation of the scientific projects as well as the results of an expert discussion with the participants for their decision. The winners of the contest represent the region in the state level of the contest in Saxony. Other teams win special awards as research camps, research magazines or other money donated prizes.
Solaris Foerderzentrum fuer Jugend und Umwelt gGmbH
Neefestrasse 88,
09116 Chemnitz
DE Germany, Chemnitz
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Model Rocket Construction Club
STEM area T, E
Kind of activity
STEM Club
Description Together with enthusiastic young hobbyists, we independently develop fun rocket models that will launch in front of an audience at the New Year's Eve model rocket launch. Creativity is poured into rocket design as we explore rocket stability using PC software. Crafting skills and proficiency with measuring tools and equipment are imparted. For the remote-controlled rocket launch, children design and build a few launch devices following the FAI Sporting Codes, which provides them with basic knowledge in electronics, soldering, and 3D printing templates. Please follow our exciting and educational adventure!
Approach Enthusiastic young hobbyists take part in an exciting journey to independently develop fun rocket models. These rockets will take off in front of an audience at the "New Year's Eve model rocket launch", allowing children to infuse their creativity into rocket design. But the adventure doesn't stop there.
Children deepen their understanding of rocket stability in regularly workshops by using a specially designed PC software. They learn the mathematical and physical principles behind the stability of a flying object. The project also develops craftsmanship as children carefully work with measuring tools and equipment to safely construct their rockets. These practical skills contribute to the development of their abilities.
For the remote-controlled rocket launches, children design and build a few rockets (launch devices) following the FAI Sporting Codes. This step not only imparts basic knowledge of electronics but also introduces practical parts as soldering to safely connect electronic components. In addition, young hobbyists gain insights into the world of 3D printing as they create templates for their projects. This project not only combines fun and creativity but also provides a hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and craftsmanship. An exciting and educational adventure that ignites children's enthusiasm for science and technology.
Raketenmodellsportclub Sachsen e. V.
Reichenhainer Str. 198, 09125 Chemnitz, Germany
DE Germany, Chemnitz
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme STEMclub Electronics-Informatics
STEM area T
Kind of activity
STEM Club
Description Interested boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 17 receive career-oriented support in the technical fields of electronics, computer technology and information technology during their leisure time in a membership period lasting several years. The regularly STEMclub takes place weekly and lasts 3 hours. Technical projects are worked on, ranging from simple replicas to testing and realizing own ideas.
Approach The STEMclub offers its members the opportunity to acquire knowledge, expand it and apply it practically under expert guidance. Creativity, independence, personal responsibility and team spirit are encouraged. The main focus areas are:
- Theoretical and practical basics of electronics
- Construction of ready-to-use circuits
- Development and production of our own printed circuit boards
- Application of Arduino and Raspberry/Microcontroller programming
- Programming in C
Beside, an annual 5-day specialist camp take place. In addition to technical content, the focus of the camp is on company excursions, museum visits, promoting mutual understanding and tolerance and exploring our Saxon region.
Solaris FZU gGmbH
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Elektonik / Informatik
Neefestraße 88b, 09116 Chemnitz, Germany
DE Germany, Chemnitz
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Robotics Workshop
STEM area T, E
Kind of activity
STEM Club
Description Our robotics group with Lego Mindstorms is an exciting and interactive learning environment for students aged from 10 to 15. Every week, participants immerse themselves in the fascinating world of robotics by designing, building and programming Lego Mindstorms robots. The workshop regularly offers a fun opportunity to acquire basic knowledge of robotics, mechanical engineering and computer science. Students work in teams to create their own robot models and solve challenging tasks using Lego Mindstorms software. The aim is to promote the participants' creativity, logical thinking and problem-solving skills while at the same time awakening their enthusiasm for the world of technology.
Approach Our creative idea is based on Lego Mindstorm system as a learning tool. Inspired by the idea of learning through playing, participants will not only develop technical skills but also develop their creativity. The working group is led by experienced mentors who introduce participants to the world of robotics and help them to implement their own ideas. Students will not only learn the basics of robotics and programming, but also carry out innovative projects such as programming robots for various tasks, developing their own sensors and creating interactive robot games. By combining fun and education, young people are better motivated to engage intensively with all STEM subjects.
Solaris Jugend und Umweltwerkstaetten
Neefestraße 88b
09116 Chemnitz
H Kecskemét
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Climate change - what could we do?
STEM area S,T,E,M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description Talented students from class 10 (age range 15-16) are invited to these club sessions where they can take part in laboratory experiments, field study tours, plant visits and excursions covering all fields of science and technology all through the academic year. Parents of these students are also welcome to the laboratory to experience interactive workshops.
Approach As there is a science laboratory in our school, it is evident to oragnize such clubs and opportunities for students of our school and also from other intitutions. The lab is built in a modern way where the big room can be separated into two smaller sections, and students can work in teams or pairs. Due to its digital facilities computer science workshops can be carried out here too.
Students are monitored and tutored by teachers and experts. The clubs can provide the opportunity to communicate and cooperate with other fellow students. Through this club talented students are helped to further improve their knowledge and attitudes, develop new skills such as individual work or carrying out scientific research, and furthermore raising awareness towards climate change and environmental problems.
Students are also provided with the possibility to cooperate with university professors and departments either at the lab or during their visits to different universities.
H - Kecskemét
Piaristák tere 5.
6000 Kecskemét
Hungary
H Kecskemét
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Chemistry for advanced level graduation
STEM area S,T,E,M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description It is addressed to 12th grade chemistry students once a month for 2 lessons. During these sessions, the students carried out experiments individually for the oral part of the A-level in chemistry. During the sessions, they had the opportunity to perform an experiment several times.
Approach In the oral part of the A-level in chemistry, students have to perform a test-tube experiment. This session helped them to prepare.
H - Kecskemét
Piaristák tere 5.
6000 Kecskemét
Hungary
H Kecskemét
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Advanced physics
STEM area S,T,E,M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description This measurement exercise was for the 12th grade physics students for 2-3 hours every week, where they could prepare for the interesting physics measurements they would have to take in the physics final exam. During the measurements, the students worked in pairs, carried out the experiments as described and then evaluated them individually. They prepared charts and graphs under teacher guidance.
Approach In recent years, more and more students have been applying for the advanced physics exam, so we have organised weekly sessions for carrying out the measuring exercises of the exam in order to help students pass the exam.
H - Kecskemét
Piaristák tere 5.
6000 Kecskemét
Hungary
H Kecskemét
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Talented students in the limlight
STEM area S,T,E,M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description During this event, every year, science students of the National Talented Program present a selection of topics from the school year to their parents and siblings. During the 4-hour session, the students give a presentation of their own work and invite all those present to participate in a joint experiment.
Approach These sessions are designed to showcase the work of students throughout the year. We believe it is important for parents to see how their children have developed. Furthermore it also reassures the students that they are on the right track, that their progress is uninterrupted and if they keep working hard, they will be able to achieve their goals.
H - Kecskemét
Piaristák tere 5.
6000 Kecskemét
Hungary
H Kecskemét
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Day of talents
STEM area S,T,E,M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description Students participating in the national talent programme use this opportunity to present their work and experiments from the academic year to their fellow students in grades 9-10. The programme takes place in 6 locations, where students and teachers from the programme are expecting students to join them. Here, after the introduction of the national talent program, the session continues with some presentations of the students, followed by some interesting experiments.
Approach These sessions are designed to showcase the work of students throughout the year, and to get younger people interested in different disciplines. We are committed to showing them what our school's talent programme is all about.
H - Kecskemét
Piaristák tere 5.
6000 Kecskemét
Hungary
IT Italy, Rovigo
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme t2i Business Start Up & Certified Incubator
STEM area T, E
Kind of activity
STEM club
It is physical space. You can find services to start your own business, It provides spaces, equipment and services, it offers also laboratories and activities for Schools.
Description The t2i certified business incubator offers a physical space and a series of integrated services to start your own business by reducing risk and costs, to maximize profit and success. It provides spaces, equipment and services at favorable conditions, in order to reduce the costs deriving from the start-up of the business, acting as an accelerator of the business path, supporting the startuppers in a mentoring and tutoring process. It delivers in connectiong with POPLAB (a very equipped FabLab) several activities and laboratories to Schools and VET providers.
Approach In the t2i incubator there are several facilities and machinery to be used with pupils: laser cut machines, water jet machine, 3D printer, for example. We can propose service design laboratories and then try to apply in real contest to prepare a prototype. All activities are prepared in advance with the School and therefore higly personalised by our team. Also, since there are many startups hosted, students can find a very favorable climate and milieu.
Area Cen.Ser.
– Viale Porta Adige,
45 – 45100 Rovigo (RO)
IT Italy, Legnago (Verona)
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Palestre Digitali - Digital Gyms Innovation Lab Space13 Legnago
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM club
A place where people af all age meet, discuss, try and test STEM activities.
Description Digital Gyms are 13 nodes of the Innovation Lab Space13 network in the Legnago area, aimed at meeting the needs and point of contact with citizens, students so to provide services, assistance and information referred to Digital Transformation & STEM activities.
Approach You can find: service design laboratories, information speeches, one to one consultancy. The idea is that it is crucial to meet the citizens from the bottom so to inform them on the novelties of the technology and digital transformation. This bottom up approach is mediated by t2i experts and collaborators. Services and laboratories are offered to Schools and VET providers in extracurricular lab sessions.
Via Giovanni Vicentini 4
37045 Legnago (Verona)
IT Italy, Verona
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Recycle Lab
New technologies for circular economy
STEM area S, T, E
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description Recycle LAB was born at first as a street animation proposal, which sees young people as protagonists in laboratory activities, aiming at environmental sustenibility thanks to the use of new technologies and waste material. It offers 8 workshops lasting 2.5 hours to learn how to recycle plastic, make paper, and regenerate waste with new technologies such as 3D printing, laser tag and robotics. Labs target young people and adolescents and the facilitators are all under 35.
Approach Inspired by UN Agenda 2030, in 2020 the Recycle LAB project was born for spreading environmental education through digital fabrication in public spaces of the territory. With the cooperation of different organisations, the whole project was developed to have zero ecological impact because the laboratories are moved around the area via cargo e-bikes.
Fondazione Edulife, the lead partner of the project, has trained over 50 facilitators in the last 2 years digital under 35 for the design and construction of new workshops on integral sustainability issues. Recycle lab has been supplying the Verona and Vicenza areas since 2020 with more than 180 workshops. The project is become a supra-regional format with the involvement of the territories of Mantua, Belluno and Ancona.
Lungadige Galtarossa, 21,
37133 Verona VR (ITALY)
HR Dugo Selo
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Makers Club
How to create new tech products from scratch.
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description Students engage in creating new tech products, from design to manufacturing.
Approach Key is to identify what product or contraptions students want to create and/or use. Than mutliple design are created. They have to choose the one they like best and know reasons why it is better than other.... and so on. Example is arcade game.
Srednja skola Dugo Selo
Stjepana Ferencaka 25,
10370 Dugo Selo
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Renewable energy sources
Examining the application of renewable energy sources in everyday use.
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description Renewable energy sources - wind, solar, water, hydro, heat, energy conversion and storage. Tarbet groups - students (14 - 18 y.o.). Time - during the school year
Approach Research on the application of renewable energy sources in everyday life. Recognizing the need to use alternative sources. Inspiring new generations to create new products that use renewable resources.
Srednja skola Dugo Selo
Stjepana Ferencaka 25,
10370 Dugo Selo
HR Dugo Selo
Solar energy potential ENG
Renewable energy
ENG
Hydrogen potential ENG
Water potential ENG
Wind potential ENG
Biowaste management ENG
Problem based learning (PBL)
Teaching scenario
HR Dugo Selo
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme 3D print radionica
STEM area T, E
Kind of activity
STEM club
Description At the 3D print workshop, students, with the help of a mentor, model objects that are integral parts of various robotic constructions. Then the modeled works are 3D printed and used as a finished product.
Approach Students come up with their own objects that they will model in order to assemble the work into a unique whole. From each set of ideas, a new object is created that is modeled and 3D printed.
Srednja skola Dugo Selo
Stjepana Ferencaka 25,
10370 Dugo Selo
Key nouns technique, contest, cooperation
Main theme Photography club
STEM area S, T, E, M
Kind of activity
STEM club
Photography club is founded for students who have sharp eye so they can capture all important moments via camera. All events are documented and published online using social media.
Description Students use school equipment to document varous events during school time. They learn how to choose angle, use equipment, use applications for photo editing and use different social media to publish they photos. Targeted group are all school students from 1st to 4th grade. Duration is across whole school year.
Approach Make a good use of online editors to edit photos based on inidividual interest. Every student has different perspective so every photo is different. Students spend good amount of time outside documenting events. School has varous online material.
Srednja skola Dugo Selo
Stjepana Ferencaka 25,
10370 Dugo Selo
HR Dugo Selo
