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Science evening for North Star Explorers
13/03/2025
By Ann Gilchrist
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North Star Explorers hosted a youth-led Science Night showcasing initiative and independence.

From constructing slingshots to testing structural integrity, participants engaged in lively physics challenges. They also discovered non-Newtonian properties by creating oobleck, all while ensuring every aspect of the event was organised by young leaders. A station dedicated to static electricity offered hands-on experiments with balloons, sparking both curiosity and delight. By planning and facilitating the programme themselves, the Explorers learned the value of responsibility, problem-solving, and real leadership. Adult leaders provided guidance but let the youth lead, highlighting the power of active learning in cultivating confidence and stronger teamwork.


 
 

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