In recent years, teachers have witnessed, among students, a growing lack of interest towards scientific areas that, inevitably, leads them to avoid these subjects, especially Science and Maths (S&M), generally perceived as being difficult. Making Science Look Simple (MSLS) is a project that aims to contribute to a change in perception by promoting a positive approach to science. Teachers and students will be the fundamental elements in the process via the development of new methodologies and teaching and learning experiences, which incorporate, amongst other strategies, the use of new technologies (including ICT - Information and Communication Technologies), real life situations and hands on activities.

• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Education, Geology, Informatics / ICT, Language and Literature, Mathematics / Geometry, Natural Sciences, Physics
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 12 - 18
• Tools to be used: Chat, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Video conference, Virtual learning environment (communities, virtual classes, ...), Web publishing
• Aims: Objectives: 1. identify areas of difficulty and barriers to learning S&M 2. promote a positive attitude towards S&M 3. raise awareness of... read moreObjectives: 1. identify areas of difficulty and barriers to learning S&M 2. promote a positive attitude towards S&M 3. raise awareness of the relevance of S&M in everyday life 3. share and discuss best practice in S&M teaching and learning 4. develop innovative strategies and resources 5. encourage a responsible attitude towards the environment at a local, national and global level 6. develop an understanding of, and respect for, other cultures 7. improve the use of new technologies hide
• Work process: - Create appropriate diagnostic tools to identify areas of difficulty and attitude towards S&M (obj.1, 8) - Develop a partnership between... read more- Create appropriate diagnostic tools to identify areas of difficulty and attitude towards S&M (obj.1, 8) - Develop a partnership between students and teachers to create learning modules that can be published and used by any school, with the collaboration of Universities, to overcome the difficulties diagnosed. (obj. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) - Create materials, models, and learning environments that support co-operative and self-guided learning. (obj. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) - Involve the students in the preparation and execution of practical tasks and activities. (obj. 2, 5, 8) - Use everyday/real life/local examples to explore and explain “difficult” concepts. (obj. 2, 3, 6) - Encourage the maximum number of students in mobilities. (obj. 2, 6, 7) - Promote the use of host families. (obj. 7) - Make explicit links between Science, Maths and other curriculum areas. (obj. 2, 3, 4, 5) - Embed language and literacy skills development in S&M. (obj. 4, 5) - Use a range of communication tools (e.g. Moodle, etwinning, ...). (obj. 2, 4, 7, 8) - Promote theme based workshops in the meetings that will be reproduced, by students to their peers, in each school. (obj. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) - Provide field trips and visits. (obj. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) - Promote deep learning through the use of peer teaching. (obj. 2, 4) - Involve students from different countries in the preparation of collaborative presentations and /or lessons. (obj. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) - Disseminate the results of the project to each institution, local community and regional and national education boards. (obj. 4, 8) DISTRIBUTION OF TASKS: Although tasks will be distributed between participating institutions, based on main competences revealed by each partner, the creation of a model framework for each meeting and the guarantee that there is a constant evaluation of progress, resulting in an update of the planned activities, will ensure the active involvement of all partners. All partners will also be responsible for the dissemination of the project both local and regionally. hide
• Expected results: Website and workspace. Reports. Booklets.

• Go to the TWINSPACE