The NSTF-MCST Little Scientists’ Village was organised for the first time in Malta during Expo Science Med 2006. Its main objective is:
“to introduce young children into the world of science, making them aware that science can be found all around them and is accessible to everyone.”
Participation:
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Primary schools apply for participation
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4 sessions are held at different venues involving themed activities
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Primary school children aged 6-8 participate in hands-on science activities as well as create their own scientific interactive experiments
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Activities include displays in various scientific forms using a variety of mediums such as theatre, art and music
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The Little Scientists’ Village reaches its peak at the NSTF Science Week
The NSTF-MCST Little Scientists’ Village is organised in conjunction with the Science Centre - Department for Curriculum and E-learning – Directorate for Quality Standard in Education.