What is the purpose of Science Badges?

• To get students interested in and working on a series of sciences activities
• As the activities are well within the capability of average students, they:
  – encourage student initiative
  – provide a tangible reward (approximately 2cm, enamelled metal badge and certificate)
  – don’t involve teachers in a lot of extra work

How does it work?

• Students choose a badge from the list below
• An Activity Sheet for that topic is purchased
• There are approx 47 points per sheet. The student must complete 20
  of them, with the exception of the Investigation badge where students
  complete all the activities.
• Teachers mark each task then sign the sheet once it has been completed
• A badge and certificate is given to the student

When can students do the activities?

• They can be done at home
• Within 12 months is recommended for the badge

How much help should students be given?

• The activities are designed for Years 7-10 and students should be able to work on them by themselves
• Offer praise and occasionally some advice if there are problems
• Encourage students to use a variety of sources to get information

What about the less able/very able students?

• There is a varied menu of activities on each sheet to choose from