Service Provider
IMSTUS

Description of project:

The Paarl Science Expo and Science Clubs projects has been initiated by the Paarl Association of Governing Bodies (PAGB). The Paarl Science Expo and Science Clubs involves the organisation and facilitation of a science expo at various levels, ranging from school-based to a Paarl local expo.

IMSTUS's role in the project is to provide expert services and training to ensure the smooth and successful running of the project. IMSTUS is providing training to both the educators and the assistant educators in the conduct of effective investigations as well as in the best way to provide support for the learners and encourage them to take part in activities like the expo. IMSTUS will also provide support around organizing the school-based and local expo.

The Shuttleworth Foundation's involvement:

The Foundation is funding the entire expo project including the formation of the science clubs and IMSTUS's services

Aims and objectives:

• To provide training to both educators and assistant educators around investigations, encouraging learners and providing them with support when taking part in activities like the expo.
• To develop the capacity of educators to organize and run expo activities in their schools and areas
• To increase the number of learners from previously disadvantaged schools that take part in the expo at national level

Timeline and deliverables:

March - November 2004