HK Scifest website: www.hk.science.museum/scifest2019

12–13 & 26–27/4/2019 (10:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:00)
Having Fun in Eco-Garden
This programme utilizes experiential learning and infuses STEM Education elements into the educational activities. Three different themes of educational activities, namely “Eco-Explore”, “Organic Farming” and “Renewable Energy” will be offered (participants can choose either one). Through the activities, participants are expected to realize the importance of our Eco-Garden in promoting environmental sustainability.

Suitable for: Primary School or Secondary School students

Tutors: EdUHK Eco-farmers

Venue: Eco-garden, The Education University of Hong Kong

Application (by school base): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIU9JqdFCloL5LcHmsdHY_eQ8L3-gp2qZi55DU6MWNhRu8ew/viewform . The application result will be notified to the responsible teacher by email or telephone within 1 week after registration.

13/4/2019 (12:00–13:00)
Resource Recovery from Organic Waste in Hong Kong
The programme aims to enrich participants’ knowledge on processes for resource recovery from organic wastes by introducing principal concepts and studying the local practices.

Speaker: Dr Tsang Yiu Fai, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK

  Venue:   Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum

Application: Free admission on a first come, first served basis

19/4/2019 (13:00–14:00)
Enhancing creativity development through Cross-disciplinary STEM+A learning (music+VA+science+environment+invention+robotic….)
The project is co-organised by the departments of SES & CCA, The Education University of Hong Kong. We try to enhance student creativity through cross-disciplinary STEM+A studies. The areas of study include music, visual arts, science, environmental sustainability, robotics, invention, human development, and action-based project. In this lecture, we will share our teaching activities and student works. The sharing will be useful to both primary and secondary school education.

Speakers: Dr. Cheng Mo Yin, Vivian; Mr. Chan Ping Man; Dr. Chan Man Ho, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK; Dr. Wong So Lan; Dr. Leung Chi Hin, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, EdUHK

Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum

Application: Click here

19/4/2019 (14:00–15:00)
Creative Environmental Practices (STEM)–QEF project sharing

Environmental protection means recycling?

Environmental protection means water saving and power saving?
Environmental protection is actually a fun and interesting creative game!
At present, environmental education in primary school emphasises human's fault and the prohibition of all kinds of behaviours that damage the environment. But it may be monotonous and boring for primary school students, and discouraging them from practicipating in environmental protection activities.
The Department of Science and Environmental Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong has launched a Quality Education Fund (QEF) project, named the "Developing and Promoting Creative Environmental Practices for/ in Primary School Education". We tried to combine creativity and STEM skills to "play environmental protection" with 150 upper primary students from eight different primary schools and solve environmental   problems in their daily lives. In this lecture, we will share our experiences in creative environmental STEM teaching, with a view to promote this unique education concept throughout Hong Kong.

Speakers: Dr. Cheng Mo Yin Vivian,  Miss Chan Yin Chi Jiji & Miss Wong Yuen Sam Diana, Dr. CHEANG Chi Chiu, Mr. CHAN Ping Man Paladin,  Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK

Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum

Application: Click here

20/4/2019 (14:00–15:00)
STEAM and Structures of Organisms
The programme introduces principal concepts and applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) by studying the structures of living organisms.

Speaker: Dr. Wong Tai Choi Richard, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK

Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum

Application: Free admission on a first come, first served basis

20/4/2019 (16:00–17:00)
STEAM and STSE in Hong KongWestern and Chinese Green Buildings
The programme introduces principal concepts and applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) by studying Chinese and western green buildings in Hong Kong. 

Speaker: Dr. Wong Tai Choi Richard, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK

Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum

Application: Free admission on a first come, first served basis

21–22/4/2019 (14:00–15:00)
Exploring Scientific Inquiry Through Hands-on STEM Activities
The aim of this workshop is to provide participants opportunity to experience basic steps of conducting scientific inquiry through STEM activity. During the activity, participants will be engaged in solving a real daily life problem. Through the process of problem solving, participants can obtain experiences in applying scientific inquiry skills and also appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of STEM. 

Tutors: Undergraduate students from EdUHK

Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum

Application: Free admission on a first come, first served basis

28/4/2019 (17:30–18:30)
Use of Microorganisms in Environmental Engineering
By introducing the principal concepts of pollution management and studying the local practices, the programme enriches participants’ knowledge on the application of microorganisms in environmental engineering such as wastewater and odour treatment.

Speaker: Dr Tsang Yiu Fai, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK

Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum

Application: Free admission on a first come, first served basis

19–22/4/2019 (12:00–17:00)
STEM Education in SES Exhibition
Venue: Lower Piazza, Hong Kong Science Museum