STEM activities

Weekend Programs

The Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center organizes extracurricular programs for elementary school students. We invite children to explore the world of STEM, develop technical ideas, and have a creative weekend.

Through STEM, children learn to think creatively and solve problems. They develop observational intuition, countless skills, and the ability to collaborate with others. With the help of STEM, children not only discover the world but also their own abilities and potential. Thus, they gain the confidence and inspiration to shape the future and change the world by making it better, more efficient, and greener!

Students will explore the world of technology and scientific applications. We learn about the ultra-modern F1 cars, the impressive circuits, and how engineers work to make these cars so fast and safe. We learn how robots can help in our daily lives and how they are programmed to perform various tasks. We deal with aerodynamics, how airplanes can fly in the air. We introduce wind energy and learn how this clean energy can help protect the environment and make our world more sustainable.

With these exciting STEM activities, our young explorers will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of the world around them, encouraging their curiosity and strengthening their interest in science and technology. Get ready to explore the world of STEM with a lot of curiosity, fun, and learning!

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There will be further information about all the programs for 2024-25 via email.

STEM Afterschool Activities for Anatolia Elementary School

You can check out all our afterschool activities at Anatolia Elementary School here (the link is in Greek).

Kindergarten STEM Family Day

Every year, Anatolia College organizes a Kindergarten STEM Family Day for our youngest students, in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Children, together with their parents, participate in fun activities and share their enthusiasm for science.

In an era where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are an integral part of society, cultivating a love for these fields from a young age is more important than ever. The Kindergarten STEM Family Day provides a unique opportunity for families to explore the exciting world of STEM through hands-on activities, experiments, and collaborative learning. STEM education equips children with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills, which are essential in today's technological world. Through participation in STEM activities, children develop their curiosity about how things work and gain confidence in their ability to innovate and create. For parents, participating in these activities with their children not only strengthens family bonds but also allows them to support and encourage their children's educational journey.

The goal of the activities is to show parents experiments using simple materials that they can also do at home, demonstrating that STEM is fun and can be done in any environment.

F1 in Schools Program in Primary Education

F1 in Schools is an innovative educational approach based on the inquiry-based learning model, involving all 6th-grade students at Anatolia Elementary School as part of their STEM class.

The program, named "F1 in Schools," is approved by the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs (172915/2020) and is implemented in a series of lessons within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. It offers students the opportunity to explore the world of physics, engineering, design, and innovation.

The F1 in Schools program is a comprehensive educational experience that promotes teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Work in teams
• Learn about aerodynamics
• Design and model cars
• Build physical prototypes
• Consider the cost of construction
• Take into account environmental impacts
• Participate in marketing and sponsorship activities

What is the F1 in Schools program?

Anatolia College, as the official F1 in Schools Academy for Northern Greece, has adapted the F1 in Schools competition material for primary schools. The F1 in Schools competition is open to schools, educators, and primary school students in the same way that the F1 in Schools competition for older students has been implemented for several years. Through the F1 in Schools program, students learn to design 2D F1 models and then build 3D miniature F1 cars from sheets of cardboard, following specific design and construction processes adapted using the Stanford University Design Thinking model (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford). Design thinking encourages innovation, enhances creative thinking, and promotes 21st-century skills.

Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy

In September 2022, Anatolia College announced the establishment of the Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy at the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center, in collaboration with F1 in Schools Limited. The initiative aims to inform and support student teams wishing to participate in the competition. The Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy is a space where students from any school can realize their ideas using CNC and 3D printers, test them using a standard F1 in Schools Race Track, and receive useful information about all aspects of the competition. The Academy guides local teams by organizing workshops for students and school visits. With the creation of the Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy, educators in the wider community also benefit, as they have the opportunity to participate in training seminars and have access to the latest technologies in the STEM field.

For more information about the F1 in Schools program, please visit: https://f1inschoolsgreece.com/