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Virtual Science Camp (VSC) 1h 30 min.-2h
modality: online.
Participants. Min. 8; max. 40.
All areas of study
What does it consist of?
Students watch a video on the topic before attending the activity and are asked to formulate some
questions related to it.
An expert on the topic gives a short talk, followed by a Q&A section. A statement related to the
topic is presented. Students are divided into 4-8 people groups and assigned a stance to defend
(in favour or against the argument). The spokesperson of each group presents the arguments they
have found in favour or against the argument and a general debate is held.

Key learning objectives Resources

To understand the relevance of Videoconferencing software
science topics in society
Video of the topic
To organise ideas and discuss
them in public Expert on the topic
Possible adaptations
To appreciate both sides of a
debate

Possible adaptations
The video and the beforehand questions are optional (they provide basic
information and help to revitalise the Q&A section and the debate)

The expert can also participate in the final debate by giving their comment
to the arguments found during the in favour/against group discussion.

Instead of one statement to defend, more statements can be presented,
or they can find arguments against or in favour of the topic in general.

If it is not possible to count on an expert participating, you can also
introduce the topic by using the resources in this book.

Students can be asked to reflect on the relevance of the different science
topics to their lives/area of studies/future professions and discuss it with
their peers.

To take into account
● The video and the beforehand questions are optional (they provide basic information
and help to revitalise the Q&A section and the debate)
● The expert can also participate in the final debate by giving their comment to the
arguments found during the in favour/against group discussion.
● Instead of one statement to defend, more statements can be presented, or they can
find arguments against or in favour of the topic in general.
● If it is not possible to count on an expert participating, you can also introduce the ¡
topic by using the resources in this book.
● Students can be asked to reflect on the relevance of the different science topics to
their lives/area of studies/future professions and discuss it with their peers.

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