1. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry1 Science Across the World www.scienceacross.org

2. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry2 YACYAC

3. 3 Our course: UNESCO IYC 2011 Introduction YAC: history and examples; introduction SAW: resources and partners; hands-on computer international collaboration; discussions demonstration practical work; teachers’: practical work on cosmetics; preparation and presentation TV spots; preparation YAC event; YAC event.

4. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry4 YAC INSET course Train the trainers model languagetraining chemistry and language teachers; last day: students’ hands on activity in public venue: e.g. science fair, shopping mall, super market: students as YACs; Young Ambassadors for Chemistrymedia coverage: students as Young Ambassadors for Chemistry.

5. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry5 Train the Trainers: aims Promotion chemistry/science International collaboration

6. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry6 Addis Ababa

7. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry7

8. 8 Teachers preparation 1.Find one or more reliable partner(s): KISS: keep it small and simple! 2.Find the ‘right’ resources (don’t start from scratch!)

9. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry9 Science Across the World Science / ’all’ subjects (cross curricular): reserach in the neighbourhood, human activities International collaboration: exchange data with students in schools in other countries Language: developing language and communication skills IT: meaningful use of modern tools

10. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry10 Aims Learn about your own culture; understand and appreciate your own culture; learn about another culture; understand and appreciate other culture(s).

11. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry11 SAW: homepage

12. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry12 ProcedureProcedure 1.Choose a topic 2.Make contact with other teachers to take part 3.Decide on the method to use for exchanging ideas and information 4.Work on the topic with your group of students 5.Share the findings with others and encourage students to discuss, what they learn from them

13. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry13 1. Choose a topic

14. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry14 All available topics

15. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry15 Chemistry in our Lives

16. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry16 Content (1)

17. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry17 Content (2)

18. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry18 Structure of all topics 1.What is going on in your house / region / country? 2.What did you find out yourself by local investigations, interviews with (grand)parents, etc.. 3.Exchange the results (text, PowerPoints, pictures, audio, video) with your partners abroad (Facebook, Picasa, YouTube). 4.Discuss similarities and differences in the classroom and with students abroad.

19. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry19 2. Finding partners

20. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry20 SAW on Facebook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108632725863761

21. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry21 Uploading to Facebook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108632725863761 Photos –Resolution Video –Broadband connection + webcam

22. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry22 FactWorldFactWorld Keith Kelly (Bulgaria/UK): started FactWorld, a platform for finding partners). To find a partner, send a message to factworld@yahoogroups.com (will be moderated). factworld@yahoogroups.com To be able to read all messages, teachers can join free, just send a message to Keith : keithpkelly@yahoo.co.ukkeithpkelly@yahoo.co.uk Now 3300 members globally!

23. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry23 3. Methods of exchanging Facebook (in SAW group) Picasa YouTube ?

24. Young Ambassadors for Chemistry24 FacebookFacebook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108632725863761 Photos –Resolution Video –Broadband connection + webcam