Explore an event, object or idea in your everyday life through a “STEM lens” in an engaging video using your tablet or phone.

Enter by: May 25, 2020

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(teachers send link to entries to Donna.Morgan@burnabyschools.ca)

• • open to Burnaby K-12 students–there are prizes for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary
  • students can enter on their own or as a group (of 2 or 3)
  • to enter the contest, students must provide their teacher with the following:
    • a link to their video (must be 4 minutes or less)
    • signed personal consent form
  • video cannot contain any copyrighted material
  • video should not contain video clips from other sources
  • video should be original live footage or student created animation
  • video should be filmed in British Columbia, and follow COVID rules as given by our Provincial Health Officer

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Judging Criteria

25% of marks for TOPIC
 chooses an interesting topic in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING or MATH
 video is relevant to students and makes a clear point about a topic, issue, invention or event

50% of marks for CONTENT AND CREATIVITY:
 topic is scientific and explanation is thorough and explained well
 topic is clearly presented and easy to follow
 video is creative
 video is original—content is from the students, and video is shot by students in the local area
 uses humour effectively
 use everyday events or natural surroundings
 applies Indigenous perspectives as appropriate

25% of  marks for PRESENTATION
 video flows well
 visuals interesting
 uses a variety of strategies (visuals, explanations, analogies) to communicate thoughts