Engaging the Next Generation
An IYCN outreach competition
The following criteria will be used to score each submission.
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Chemistry concepts (20 points):
Concepts covered by the experiment are relevant to the experiment, thoroughly explained and are suitable for the audience.
Theme (20 points):
The relevance of the experiment to the theme Affordable and Clean Energy is clearly outlined in the experiment, and the experiment uses innovative ways to connect chemistry to Energy.
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Accessibility (10 points):
How accessible is the experiment for the presenter?
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Are specialised materials necessary to perform the experiment?
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Is the information provided in the experiment sufficient for a presenter without a chemistry background to understand and convey the learning objectives?
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Is there sufficient information for the audience provided for the presenter to use?
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Are any resources that were used as inspiration for the experiment or that are relevant for the presenter included in the experiment?
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Suitability to audience (10 points):
Experiment should be tailored to the audience (e.g. use of language, safety requirements, teaching points, etc.).
Safety and practical information (10 points):
The safety instructions are appropriate for the level of the experiment and cover the relevant safety concerns.
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Originality (10 points):
The experiment conveys chemistry concepts in unique ways that are not already published or easily available.
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Other notes:
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Photos and videos of the experiment are encouraged but not required.
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Some example topics related to the theme Affordable and Clean Energy include: solar energy, bio-based fuels, battery, fuel cells, photosynthesis, water splitting, green hydrogen, etc.
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