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ScienceCamps 1h 30 min.-2h.
modality: face-to-face
Participants Min. 8; max. 40. All
areas of study
What does it consist of?
Similar to VSC but face-to-face.
Students watch a video on the topic. 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 Computer
science topics in society
Projector
To organise ideas and discuss
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them in public Video of the topic

To appreciate both sides of a Expert on the topic
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debate

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Similar to VSC

You can also create a whole morning event in which all 4 topics are
discussed, these will give students a further insight into different science
topics and their connection to society.

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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