Skyward Explorers: Sustainable STEM Education with High Altitude Balloons
▶Summary
The Skyward Explorers project aims to enhance STEM education and promote environmental sustainability among students. By engaging in hands-on activities such as high altitude balloon experiments a...
▶Objectives
The Skyward Explorers project aims to enhance STEM education and promote environmental sustainability among students. By engaging in hands-on activities such as high altitude balloon experiments and advanced data analysis, we seek to inspire interest in STEM fields, foster gender inclusivity, and equip students with practical skills in environmental monitoring and sustainability.
▶Activities
We will implement a series of activities including: -A preparatory meeting to set initial directions and establish collaboration. -Workshops on electronics and environmental sustainability. -Advanced mechatronics and drone photography sessions. -Integrating STEM with cultural perspectives. -High altitude balloon experiments and advanced photography. -A virtual evaluation and feedback meeting to review and share project outcomes.
▶Impact
We expect the project to result in: -Enhanced technical and interdisciplinary skills among students and teachers. -Increased interest and participation in STEM subjects, especially among girls. -Improved teaching methods and curricula integration of STEM and environmental education. -Strengthened international collaboration and sharing of best practices. -A comprehensive evaluation and dissemination of project findings to inform future educational initiatives.