I don't usually write much about my job on this blog, but right now I'm involved in a fun project that I have to tell you about! Forskarjakten is a collaboration between Kamratposten and Karolinska Institutet.
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ShareHow the Research Hunt works
Over eight 3-week periods, eight young researchers present a text on a theme, and during each period, children (grades 3-9) can ask questions and compete. In addition to answering questions, they must write what they would like to research!
The body's fuel
A total of 16 winners, together with their parents, will be travelling to Kamratposten and Karolinska Institutet, where they will be able to try out experiments. "This period I'm presenting the theme 'Fuel of the Body'. It will be very interesting to see what questions the kids ask and hear what they want to research!
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Veiken says:
Ooohhh.................................................... NOSTALGI!
A fun way to get the kids involved! 🙂
24 September 2012 - 21:10
Veiken says:
Now I have been reading about the research hunt and wish I was in grades 3-9 and could participate in the competition. Of course I won a day in Sthlm! 🙂
24 September 2012 - 21:16
Annelie-Singapore says:
Exciting and interesting!
You will be asked questions that only children can think of asking and that you will memorise and laugh about when you tell your friends.
Tommy usually "lectures" IKEA Kids (4-7 years old) here in Singapore about how a car (Volvo) works.
When he showed a catalytic converter and asked what this could be, a child said, "a washing machine" and actually the answer was somehow correct because it washes the exhaust gases.
A child asked : "My daddy drives a Toyota, can I die?"
Tommy had talked about how safe a Volvo is and also watched the film about Clive Alive, (crash dummy) and how important it is to wear a seatbelt.
Of course, he said that Toyota has safe cars too, but not as safe, and that the most important thing is to wear a seatbelt.
Although there are strict laws here, many children ride unbelted in cars here.
Good luck and hope you will share your experiences with us blog readers/ Hugs from Singapore
25 September 2012 - 0:27
admin says:
Veiken, yes, you have memories of Kamratposten!
😉
Annelie-Singapore, haha fun to hear about! Yes, kids often think in their own way... I'll have to get back to you!
😉
25 September 2012 - 6:36
Frankie & Co says:
Wonderful! And just as important as regular/sharp mode, I imagine it's more fun though 🙂 .
Enjoy!
25 September 2012 - 7:43
Anki says:
Yes, Kamratposten, you remember it ...
Exciting project! And fun for the kids 🙂
25 September 2012 - 7:55
Inga Magnusson says:
Is this to be interpreted as you working at Kamratposten? Or are you a researcher? I won't try to give you an answer if you want to keep it out of the blog.
But it sounds very nice anyway!
25 September 2012 - 10:22
Marina says:
Great fun! Isn't it great that this magazine has survived and is still going strong!
25 September 2012 - 10:47
admin says:
Inga Magnusson, it should be interpreted that I am a PhD student at Karolinska Institutet. So I am the author of this period's theme.
25 September 2012 - 11:03
The Chronicler says:
What a fun idea! Good for regrowth in research. I have an 8 year old and a 10 year old and I can tell you that you can expect questions you didn't expect from the 10-11 year olds. Why don't you tell me later?
25 September 2012 - 12:44
Catherine in Asia says:
Great fun! Imagine that the Comrade Post is still alive!
25 September 2012 - 15:22
Loovitsa says:
I am one of the winners of theme 8 😀.
18 October 2012 - 18:46
admin says:
Looviza, congratulations! What fun! 🙂 See you soon!
22 October 2012 - 18:37