SCIENTIX4 EU National Contact Point Ireland - DWEC

Who are Scientix?

​Scientix – The Community for Science Education in Europe -  promotes and supports a Europe-wide collaboration among STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, Arts and maths) teachers, education researchers, policymakers and other STEM education professionals
http://www.scientix.eu/​

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How is DWEC involved?

Scientix National Contact Point in Ireland (NCP/Irl) is DWEC. NPCs provide an important link between Scientix at a European level and activities taking place in Ireland.  They engage with national communities of STE(A)M professionals, inform about Scientix activities and organise national workshops, webinars and other activities. DWEC is SCIENTIX, NCP in Ireland 2020-2022.
https://cpd.dwec.ie/​

European Schoolnet

European Schoolnet is a network of 34 European Ministries of Education. As a not-for-profit organisation, they aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to their key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners.
http://www.eun.org/​

The work presented in this document is supported by the European Commission’s H2020 programme – project Scientix 4 (Grant agreement N. 101000063), coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN). The content of this document is the sole responsibility of the biomebioyou.eu / DWEC and it does not represent the opinion of European Schoolnet or the European Commission (EC), and the EC is not responsible for any use that might be made of information contained herein. 

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SCIENTIX4 - Pilot Schools Ireland - 2020-2022
​YEAR 1 - 8 Pilot Schools
Scoil Thomáis -   http://www.scoilthomais.ie/
Powerstown Educate Together NS - https://www.powerstownet.com/
Our Lady Of Lourdes NS -  http://ourladyoflourdesns.ie/
Pelletstown Educate Together NS - https://www.pelletstownetns.ie/
Scoil Íosagáin  - https://scoiliosagain.com/
St. Dominics National School -  http://www.stdominicsns.ie/
Inchicore NS - https://www.inchicorens.ie/
Assumption Senior Girls NS - https://www.assumptionseniorgns.com/
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STEM School Label Award

​What exactly are STEM School Labels?

Based on a school’s STEM strategy and other factors evaluated through the self-assessment process involved in applying for the STEM Label, you can achieve the following labels :
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1. Competent STEM Label: minimal practice of STEM School strategy                                                           →
2. Proficient STEM Label: more advanced approach to     a STEM School strategy                                          →
3. Expert STEM Label: outstanding practice for all  criteria of a STEM School strategy                          →

        INTERESTED??? 
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Firstly, you need to Explore the different criteria defining a STEM School, and read what a STEM strategy at the school level        is all about. 
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​Click the logo below  to start building your STEM School profile where you will find out more about the application and self-assessment process. And....Enjoy the journey !

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We all need to leave off some STEAM,
​so let's get creative !

There is nothing more exciting than making a discovery.
​It doesn't matter if someone else has done it before, as long as it's new to you. Have fun!

​Featured Schools:

1. This Summertime our first featured school is Our Lady of Lourdes NS.,  Goldenbridge, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
The students' work in Living Things, Materials, Energy & Forces, and Design and Making is SUPER!! 
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http://ourladyoflourdesns.ie/steam-2019-2020/science/

2. STEAM Animation with Brown Bag Films at Inchicore National School
Our second featured school is Inchicore NS. Dublin 8 also.
https://www.inchicorens.ie/news/steam-animation-with-brown-bag-films-/​
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3. STEM Engineering in a Box
https://www.inchicorens.ie/news/stem-engineering-in-a-box/

Pringles Ring Challenge
And, yes, it IS possible! 
Get hold of a few tubes of your favourite flavour and try to resist eating them
​while building this really cool suspended circle.

Tornado In A Glass
Bring the wonders of nature in to your classroom-recreate the exciting force of a "live" tornado and explore its often
​devastating powers.

Borax Crystal Decorations
Christmas might be over, but these are really cool in any shape or at any season. 
Make something especially sparkly to decorate your home with the help of strong salt. Experiment with different shapes and background colors.

Up, Up In The Air!
Create a really simple yet effective paper plane launcher which you can use both inside and outside. Get a few pals together, make one each and have an aeronautical competition!

Marshmallow Tower
No, no, this is not an eating competition...at first anyway!  Challenge each other to build the tallest free standing constructions with the same amount of building material. Go!