Designing a Science Solution Together

Students introduce themselves and their community, then share a local water or energy challenge they notice at home. Teams are formed across both classes to start the project.

Teams research how chemistry, biology, or physics principles relate to their chosen local problem and sketch simple ideas for a low-cost prototype. They compare their findings with partner team ideas in a shared online board.

Teams build a simple water filter or paper solar device from low-cost materials and test it against agreed criteria. They record results, note what works and what does not, and share photos with their partner team.

Teams compare their test results with partner class teams, discussing differences in design and local conditions. They give and receive written feedback to decide what to improve.

Teams redesign and rebuild an improved version based on feedback and new test data. They retest it and document the changes they made and why.

Teams demonstrate their improved prototype live to the partner class during a video call and explain the science behind it. Students then reflect together on teamwork, feedback, and what they learned about each other's realities.

Students interview a local expert, family member, or community member about the local problem and how people currently deal with it. They share the answers with their international team to guide the next design steps.