About Year 8…
Year 8 are the largest and most diverse cohort in the Britannica Science and Engineering Fair.
The students have investigated exciting concepts such as the effects of music on plant growth and exercise. They have taken on such challenges like how to make soap, and the effects of temperature and fertilisers on plant growth. The students have all worked within demanding time constraints and produced outstanding projects.
Such is the nature of project based learning students have had to conceptualise their own projects, showcase dynamic problem-solving skills and reflect consistently on the effectiveness of their ideas and procedures.
The Britannica teaching cohort has been taken aback as to how well this year group has self managed and delivered to tight schemes of work and demanding deadlines.
Year 8 Best Practice
In the interest of not influencing the vote, this part will be completed once the public vote is is in.
Year 8 Best Practice
In the interest of not influencing the vote, this part will be completed once the public vote is is in.
Year 8 Best Practice
In the interest of not influencing the vote, this part will be completed once the public vote is is in.
“Many educational theorists, believe that learning occurs within situational contexts. Students gain knowledge from observing others and practicing themselves, therefore becoming “cognitive apprentices” within the community. ”
What our educators say
Amy Uffindall
It’s great to see Britannica students working independently, and in such creative ways to achieve a personal outcome. The student comments are also a testament to their collaborative and supportive mindset.
Rebecca Shah-Harvey
The Britannica Science Fair is a great example of multi-disciplinary project learning, which develops skills beyond the traditional academic subjects. Publishing their project online encourages students to take pride in their learning, motivates them to go that step further in their understanding, and provides a powerful tool for peer-assessment; more reminiscent of a real-world context.
Katherine Simpson
A fabulous collection of some very interesting ideas and experiments. The students are to be commended on their thoughtful ideas and scientific process to gain their conclusions. Well done all – an informative and enjoyable read!