Project resources
Mastery Science is developing a set of ready-to-go projects, in three types:
- Investigation projects which answer a scientific question with an experimental enquiry
- Design projects: which solve a problem through engineering design
- Research projects - which explore a personal, local or global socio-scientific issue
The projects are designed to be
- relevant to the interests and concerns of 14-16-year-olds
- Accessible and cutting-edge science
- Easy-to-run activities and technology-based projects
- Low-cost options as well as those requiring more expensive equipment
These projects are designed to be flexible, accommodating students with varying levels of experience in investigative work. There is a more guided pathway for students new to projects, and a more independent pathway for more confident and experienced students.
The resources include: Introduction to the project, Experiment guidance, Checklists for completing each part of the project, Technician guide, with equipment requirements, Teachers guide with tips on management and assessment guidance.
Most of the projects can be done with standard lab equipment, or modest cost consumables, or sensors. The few high tech projects may involve more expensive equipment.
Here is a list of planned projects:
- Sports theme: VAR in Football, Paralympic sports
- Space theme: Land on Mars, Extraterrestrial Life
- Climate theme: Climate action, Biofuels
- Food theme: Hydroponics, Processed food
- Well-being theme: Crash testing, Exercise & mood
- Genetics theme: Genetic engineering, Chronotypes and school start times
- Disasters theme: Earthquake protection, Predicting eruptions
- Technology theme: Noise-reducing headphones, Testing hair products
- Environment theme, Indoor air pollution Biodiversity monitoring