1. Scientix European Conference Brussels, 6-8 May

2. What is Pollen? Pollen aimed to stimulate and support science teaching and learning in primary schools Hands-on and inquiry-based science education Pollenprovided tools, methodological support, materials, training, coaching and assessment School-community approach creation of 12Seed Cities

3. Main activities and achievements Children’s experimenting (more than 400 schools -36.000 pupils) Teacher training (more than 1824 training hours) Community involvement

4. Resources and tools Pollen interactive portal Pollen tools (Methodological guide for teachers, Designing and Implementing Inquiry-Based Science Units, Guide for Trainers…) Seed Cities for Science Education Charter Key issues guides Science education and the cross-disciplinary approach, Science education, And immigrants-challenges and opportunities, Family involvement….) Overview of main activities and achievements

6. The impact of Pollen on pupils’ attitudes was generally positive

7. The involvement of community actors determine the level of overall participation and dynamics of the project

8. Teachers are the key actors of innovation and change

9. Ongoing training sessions over several years are most effective

10. Experienced teachers are effective trainers. Peer-to-peer exchange

11. IBSE allows for a cross-disciplinary approach and also connects the school to its external environment