S.T.A.R.T (Science, Technology, Arts, Research, Teamwork)

The START project aims to connect students to real life through inter- and trans-disciplinary study of science, technology and arts. In this project Mathematics will be the basic tool and the link with the other sciences, which will help students to ask questions, think critically, analyze, find solutions and apply them successfully. Through this project, we wanted to integrate the students in a creative, modern and effective learning approach in the process of preparing them for research and life. The harmony of the sciences will be discovered and highlighted through interesting experiments for students.

Objectives:

-developing the ability to research and use scientific information when acting or making decisions

- developing creativity, imagination, problem solving skills

- developing communication skills, collaboration, using a foreign language

- preparing students to face new challenges for professional development

- the development of entrepreneurial skills and the spirit of initiative

We aim to work in international teams. We will share responsibility in the first videoconference of the teachers. If necessary, we will make adjustments during the development of the project.

Calendar of activities

September:

1. Teachers presentation.
2. Student presentation.
3. Presentation of the schools.
4. Video conference with teachers to finalize the activity plan.
5. Formation of international teams.

October:

1. The logo and poster contest.
2. Code week.

November: Mathematics and Biology (workteams)

1. The golden ratio.
2. Fibonacci spiral.
3. Fractals.

December-January: Maths and art ( workteams)

1. Maths in painting/sculpture/architecture.
2. Maths in Mosaics/Paving/Gardens.
3. Maths in Mandala.
4. Maths in Origami.

February: Maths and Literature/Geography/History (workteams):- Science itineraries: (introducing scientists and creating problems using Google map, geometry-trigonometry)

1. Literary itinerary
2. Mathematical itinerary
3. Historical/geographical itinerary

March: Recycled Art - Pi Day

1. In the world of castles… - create and solve problems in international teams or create Treasure hunt - type games
2. PI Day

April: (in teams): Mathematics and physics, astronomy through experiments

1. Construction of bridges, houses or other objects
2. Physical experiments (the study of the relationship distance-velocity-time, flow-volume-time, pressure-surface)
3. Geometry of constellations, study of stellar magnitude
4. STEAM Art Exhibition

May:

1. eTwinning Day
2. Project evaluation

Each activity will be completed by creating collaborative ebooks, presentations, documents and videos. All this will be shared by creating a site.