Background

School Lab is an innovative programme designed

to promote the exchange of ideas on STEM

First introduced in Greece (in 2013), the

competition has been running yearly in Greece

and been piloted in Malta, Cyprus, Ireland,

Malaysia and Thailand

What is School Lab?

Through School Lab,

we aim to help young students:

• appreciate the exciting challenges of STEM

• develop critical and creative thinking skills

• gain the confidence and skills required to present and

demonstrate their understanding of scientific concepts

• see young scientists as role models

Outcome

• Raise students’ interest in STEM subjects

• Stimulate creativity and innovation among students

• Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and 21st

Century Learning (student-centred)

• Promote the usage of English in STEM subjects

• Establish a STEM community that will bring students,

teachers and researchers together

School Lab Malaysia 2016

• Collaboration between British Council Malaysia,

Ministry of Education Malaysia and Malaysian

Industry-Government Group for High

Technology (MIGHT)

• Targeted at lower secondary school students

(Form 1-3) under the purview of the Ministry of

Education Malaysia

School Lab Malaysia 2016

• 290 registered teams

130 schools

173 unique teachers (from 130 schools)

1,211 students

• 162 video submissions

(topics ranging from earthquake to quantum mechanics)

41 qualified videos

121 disqualified videos

School Lab Malaysia 2016

Finals (23 April 2016)

Winner : SMK SANZAC, Kota Kinabalu – Sabah

(Symbiosis)

2nd Place: SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha, Papar - Sabah

(Magnetic Levitation)

3rd Place: SMK St. Teresa, Kuching - Sarawak

(Pressure)

4th Place: SMK Taman Desa – Kuala Lumpur (Sound)

5th Place: Sekolah Tinggi Kluang – Johor (Salt)

School Lab Malaysia 2017

• Students from lower secondary (Form 1-3) nationwide

• A group of 2-5 members with their classmates or schoolmates

• Pick any STEM subject that they find attractive, research about it, and

find an interesting, creative way to present it on a 3-5 minute video

(Malay or English)

• The video should be made in such a way that would appeal to the

understanding of a wide audience whilst communicating a STEM topic

in a simple, innovative, and fun way. The teams will have access to a

video tutorial link

School Lab Malaysia 2017

• 2 rounds of shortlisting: State Level & National Level

• State Level (Video & ‘Live’ presentation):

•A maximum of 8 teams (from each state) will be

selected to present their STEM topic ‘live’ at the State

Level

•After which, 3 chosen teams (from each state; 48 teams

in total) will advance to the next round of competition

School Lab Malaysia 2017

• 2 rounds of shortlisting: State Level & National Level

•National Level (Video & ‘Live’ presentation):

•Based on the 48 teams’ submitted videos, 5 shortlisted teams will

advance to the finals (based on their submitted videos), receive a

virtual mentoring by FameLab alumni and attend a Science

Communication workshop (delivered by a local Science

Communicator Trainer; one day before the finals).

•The finalists will present their STEM subject ‘live’ within a 5 minute

slot at the finals

Step 1: Video Specifications Checklist(State Level)

• Video must be recorded in one continuous

shot. Editing is not allowed

• 3 – 5 minute video length

• Video must be in either Bahasa Melayu or

English (and not both languages in a video)

• not allowed:

• Powerpoint or Green Screen Technology

• Text of any kind

• Pictographs, diagrams, notes or drawings

• Background music

• What is allowed:

• One or more experiments which the team member must

carry out (following safety procedures)

• Theatrical sketch or a poem etc

Step 1: Video Specifications Checklist(State Level)

The Process

Students (Form 1 – 3) create a

group of 2 to 5 members

Students to pick a STEM topiceither all by themselves or with the assistance of their teacher,

and have access to a video tutorial link.

www.britishcouncil.my/schoollab

Students to present their STEM topic

within 3-5 minutes in an innovative and

comprehensive way

by recording it.

With the help of their teacher, they will register for the competition and

submit their video (Malay or English), along with the

consent forms.

Shortlisting – Round 1 (State Level)

Shortlisting –Round 2 (Top 5

Team Finalists Announcement)

Virtual Mentoring for Finalists

Science Communication Workshop for

Finalists (delivered by a local Science

Communicator Trainer; one day before the finals)

Finals – Live Presentation &

Winner Announcement

www.britishcouncil.my/schoollab

• consentform-principal_1.pdf

• consentform-teacher_1.pdf

• consentform-students_parents_1.pdf

‘Live’ Presentation (State Level)

Terms & Conditions:

• A maximum of selected 8 teams (from each state) must

present the same STEM topic (as their submitted videos)

during the ‘live’ presentation at State Level

• The team’s ‘live’ presentation must be in either Bahasa

Melayu or English (and not both languages)

‘Live’ Presentation (State Level)

Terms & Conditions:

• Each team member must play an active role and

participate in the presentation

• The presentation should be between 3 – 5 minutes

• Props are allowed so long they can be carried on stage

by the team

Live Presentation (National Level)

‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):

• Flammable materials are not allowed on stage

• The ‘live’ presentation will be judged using the same 4 C’s

(content, clarity, creativity and charisma)

• The presentation should also be scientifically accurate,

interesting and easily understood by the audience

Shortlisting Process – 2nd Round

(National Level)

Video Shortlisting (3 chosen teams from each state; 48 teams in total):

• A panel of judges (MOE, MIGHT & British Council) to shortlist the 48 videos and select

Top 5 teams to advance to the finals

• Criteria for video assessment: 4 C’s

‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):

• The Top 5 teams may choose to present either the same STEM topic or a new STEM

topic for the final ‘live’ presentation

• The team’s ‘live’ presentation must be in either Bahasa Melayu or English (and not both

languages)

• Each team member must take turns to present the STEM topic

• The presentation should be between 3 – 5 minutes

• Props are allowed so long they can be carried on stage by the team

• Flammable materials are not allowed on stage

Shortlisting Process – 2nd Round

(National Level)

‘Live’ Presentation (Terms & Conditions):

• The ‘live’ presentation will be judged using the same 4 C’s (content, clarity,

creativity and charisma)

• The presentation should also be scientifically accurate, interesting and easily

understood by the audience

• The panel of judges will also pose some questions to the Top 5 teams at the

end of their respective ‘live’ presentations

• Different panel of judges (at least one for content & one for communication

skills)

Timeline

Activity Dec 2016

Jan 2017

Feb 2017

Mar 2017

April 2017

May 2017

Finalise Poster, T&Cs 20 Dec

Invitation to Schools 2 Jan

Registration & Video submission Deadline 2 Mar

Judging and Selection (Round 1: JPN Level)• Shortlist a maximum of 8 Teams to present ‘live’ at

State Level• Select Top 3 Teams from each state (18 March)

6 – 18March

Top 48 Teams Announcement (on website) 20 Mar

Judging and Selection (Round 2) • Shortlist 5 teams

20 – 23 Mar

Top 5 Team Finalists Announcement 24 Mar

Virtual Mentoring for Top 5 Team Finalists 27 Mar – 29 Apr

Science Communication Workshop 5 May

School Lab 2017 Final (to tie in with FameLab 2017 final)

6 May

Q & A