2. Science: To give young people a postive image of science and and of science careers by
exposing them to top-level research in a range of scientific domains
Language : To allow young people to hear and use the English language in an authentic
international context
Innovative teaching and learning : To stimulate a hands-on approach to teaching and
learning science and language by proposing interactive workshops run by trained science
communicators
Objectives of the programme
3. Science in Schools playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8AUR1X-lhg&list=PLGjnVfqQaBMhr8drTvb4IprZEwU9YkMa-
Bradford (From fat to fuel): https://www.dropbox.com/home/Vid%C3%A9os?
preview=France+3+Toulon+10.12.10.wmv
Newcastle (Beauty by the Geeks):
https://youtu.be/-8AUR1X-lhg?list=PLGjnVfqQaBMhr8drTvb4IprZEwU9YkMa-
4. The Science in Schools Staffroom – accompanying resources
•On-line resources to accompany each workshop theme
•Lesson plans for before/during and after the workshops
•Resources by topic and by level – secondary and primary
•Hosted on dedicated British Council platform Schools Online
5. SchoolLab-
Bringing science communication to schools
SchoolLab is an innovative, pilot
version of the FameLab science
communication competition in schools
where participants enhance their
knowledge of science and develop their
skills in communication, in
presentation and in English.
SchoolLab allows our network of
FameLab alumni and our local science
centre partners to connect with and
inspire a younger generation through
their mentoring of the programme.
6. SchoolLab- completing the link
SchoolLab completes the link
between Science in Schools
and FameLab, giving
schoolchildren an active role in
science communication and
inspiring them to follow in the
footsteps of the current
generation of young
researchers.
7. SchoolLab- what it means for students
SchoolLab helps students
•Understand the exciting
challenges of science
•Develop critical and creative
thinking through innovative and
creative activities
•Gain the confidence and skills
required to present their ideas
•See young scientists as role
models
Editor's Notes
The British Council has worked in partnership with the French ministry of education since 2005 to develop the Science in Schools programme in classrooms across France and in French overseas territories. Researchers or university teams from the UK run workshops in schools on a range of science topics allowing pupils to develop their English and their science communication skills simultaneously. Pupils also get a chance to learn more about science careers from young researchers, enginneers and PHD students.
Initially in the form of plenary conferences, the programme has evolved and we now propose half day hands-on workshops for all secondary level pupils. This year the programme will also be proposed at primary level.