Resources for trainers

Monday 11, July 2005

Evelyne TOUCHARD

Fisrt scientific & technological Fisrt scientific & technological challenge in Meknèschallenge in Meknès

• « Week of Science »

• Challenge subject : the Water

« Stories of water: dirty water,clear water,

drinking water »

• Discovery of the Challenge concept and the « Hands-on » approach

French institut in Meknès

Setup of the challengeSetup of the challenge

1. Training of the teachers in October, 2004

2. Follow-up of the classes in February, 2005

3. Meeting of the classes for Challenge from March 28 to April 2, 2005

Preparation by the teacher

• Choice of the subject in accordance with the moroccan national éducation program

• Collection of the ressources : bibliographic researches, material, partners…

• Meeting of the teachers from all classes involved in the challenge

The steps of the scientific The steps of the scientific challenge challenge (1)(1)

Moroccan teachers, French Institut, Meknes

Work in the class

• Introduction of the challenge to the pupils :What ? Why ? Where ? Who ? When ? How ?

• Planning of the activities : Researches, trips, model, communication documents (copy book, posters…)

• The teacher helps the pupils to follow an experimental approach:Objectives, Material, Results, Conclusions

The steps of the scientific The steps of the scientific challenge challenge (2)(2)

Example of a copy book

During the meeting

1. Meeting of the classes2. Setup of the workshops3. Oral presentations4. Management of the groups of pupils5. Reception of the audience

The steps of the scientific The steps of the scientific challenge challenge (3)(3)

1. Meeting of the classes

2. Setup of the workshops

3. Oral presentations