Post on 25-Jul-2019
Background
School Lab is an innovative programme designed
to promote the exchange of ideas on STEM
First introduced in Greece (in 2013), the
competition has been running yearly in Greece
and been piloted in Malta, Cyprus, Ireland,
Malaysia and Thailand
What is School Lab?
Through School Lab,
we aim to help young students:
• appreciate the exciting challenges of STEM
• develop critical and creative thinking skills
• gain the confidence and skills required to present and
demonstrate their understanding of scientific concepts
• see young scientists as role models
Outcome
• Raise students’ interest in STEM subjects
• Stimulate creativity and innovation among students
• Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and 21st
Century Learning (student-centred)
• Promote the usage of English in STEM subjects
• Establish a STEM community that will bring students,
teachers and researchers together
School Lab Malaysia 2016
• Collaboration between British Council Malaysia,
Ministry of Education Malaysia and Malaysian
Industry-Government Group for High
Technology (MIGHT)
• Targeted at lower secondary school students
(Form 1-3) under the purview of the Ministry of
Education Malaysia
School Lab Malaysia 2016
• 290 registered teams
130 schools
173 unique teachers (from 130 schools)
1,211 students
• 162 video submissions
(topics ranging from earthquake to quantum mechanics)
41 qualified videos
121 disqualified videos
School Lab Malaysia 2016
Finals (23 April 2016)
Winner : SMK SANZAC, Kota Kinabalu – Sabah
(Symbiosis)
2nd Place: SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha, Papar - Sabah
(Magnetic Levitation)
3rd Place: SMK St. Teresa, Kuching - Sarawak
(Pressure)
4th Place: SMK Taman Desa – Kuala Lumpur (Sound)
5th Place: Sekolah Tinggi Kluang – Johor (Salt)
School Lab Malaysia 2017
• Students from lower secondary (Form 1-3) nationwide
• A group of 2-5 members with their classmates or schoolmates
• Pick any STEM subject that they find attractive, research about it, and
find an interesting, creative way to present it on a 3-5 minute video
(Malay or English)
• The video should be made in such a way that would appeal to the
understanding of a wide audience whilst communicating a STEM topic
in a simple, innovative, and fun way. The teams will have access to a
video tutorial link
School Lab Malaysia 2017
• 2 rounds of shortlisting: State Level & National Level
• State Level (Video & ‘Live’ presentation):
•A maximum of 8 teams (from each state) will be
selected to present their STEM topic ‘live’ at the State
Level
•After which, 3 chosen teams (from each state; 48 teams
in total) will advance to the next round of competition
School Lab Malaysia 2017
• 2 rounds of shortlisting: State Level & National Level
•National Level (Video & ‘Live’ presentation):
•Based on the 48 teams’ submitted videos, 5 shortlisted teams will
advance to the finals (based on their submitted videos), receive a
virtual mentoring by FameLab alumni and attend a Science
Communication workshop (delivered by a local Science
Communicator Trainer; one day before the finals).
•The finalists will present their STEM subject ‘live’ within a 5 minute
slot at the finals
Step 1: Video Specifications Checklist(State Level)
• Video must be recorded in one continuous
shot. Editing is not allowed
• 3 – 5 minute video length
• Video must be in either Bahasa Melayu or
English (and not both languages in a video)
• not allowed:
• Powerpoint or Green Screen Technology
• Text of any kind
• Pictographs, diagrams, notes or drawings
• Background music
• What is allowed:
• One or more experiments which the team member must
carry out (following safety procedures)
• Theatrical sketch or a poem etc
Step 1: Video Specifications Checklist(State Level)
The Process
Students (Form 1 – 3) create a
group of 2 to 5 members
Students to pick a STEM topiceither all by themselves or with the assistance of their teacher,
and have access to a video tutorial link.
www.britishcouncil.my/schoollab
Students to present their STEM topic
within 3-5 minutes in an innovative and
comprehensive way
by recording it.
With the help of their teacher, they will register for the competition and
submit their video (Malay or English), along with the
consent forms.
Shortlisting – Round 1 (State Level)
Shortlisting –Round 2 (Top 5
Team Finalists Announcement)
Virtual Mentoring for Finalists
Science Communication Workshop for
Finalists (delivered by a local Science
Communicator Trainer; one day before the finals)
Finals – Live Presentation &
Winner Announcement
• consentform-principal_1.pdf
• consentform-teacher_1.pdf
• consentform-students_parents_1.pdf
‘Live’ Presentation (State Level)
Terms & Conditions:
• A maximum of selected 8 teams (from each state) must
present the same STEM topic (as their submitted videos)
during the ‘live’ presentation at State Level
• The team’s ‘live’ presentation must be in either Bahasa
Melayu or English (and not both languages)
‘Live’ Presentation (State Level)
Terms & Conditions:
• Each team member must play an active role and
participate in the presentation
• The presentation should be between 3 – 5 minutes
• Props are allowed so long they can be carried on stage
by the team
Live Presentation (National Level)
‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):
• Flammable materials are not allowed on stage
• The ‘live’ presentation will be judged using the same 4 C’s
(content, clarity, creativity and charisma)
• The presentation should also be scientifically accurate,
interesting and easily understood by the audience
Shortlisting Process – 2nd Round
(National Level)
Video Shortlisting (3 chosen teams from each state; 48 teams in total):
• A panel of judges (MOE, MIGHT & British Council) to shortlist the 48 videos and select
Top 5 teams to advance to the finals
• Criteria for video assessment: 4 C’s
‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):
• The Top 5 teams may choose to present either the same STEM topic or a new STEM
topic for the final ‘live’ presentation
• The team’s ‘live’ presentation must be in either Bahasa Melayu or English (and not both
languages)
• Each team member must take turns to present the STEM topic
• The presentation should be between 3 – 5 minutes
• Props are allowed so long they can be carried on stage by the team
• Flammable materials are not allowed on stage
Shortlisting Process – 2nd Round
(National Level)
‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):
• The ‘live’ presentation will be judged using the same 4 C’s (content, clarity,
creativity and charisma)
• The presentation should also be scientifically accurate, interesting and easily
understood by the audience
• The panel of judges will also pose some questions to the Top 5 teams at the
end of their respective ‘live’ presentations
• Different panel of judges (at least one for content & one for communication
skills)
Timeline
Activity Dec 2016
Jan 2017
Feb 2017
Mar 2017
April 2017
May 2017
Finalise Poster, T&Cs 20 Dec
Invitation to Schools 2 Jan
Registration & Video submission Deadline 2 Mar
Judging and Selection (Round 1: JPN Level)• Shortlist a maximum of 8 Teams to present ‘live’ at
State Level• Select Top 3 Teams from each state (18 March)
6 – 18March
Top 48 Teams Announcement (on website) 20 Mar
Judging and Selection (Round 2) • Shortlist 5 teams
20 – 23 Mar
Top 5 Team Finalists Announcement 24 Mar
Virtual Mentoring for Top 5 Team Finalists 27 Mar – 29 Apr
Science Communication Workshop 5 May
School Lab 2017 Final (to tie in with FameLab 2017 final)
6 May