Science, Strategy and Society
Our Science, Strategy and Society course is an immersive, project-based program that challenges 15-17 year olds to think like future leaders. You'll explore how ground-breaking discoveries in science and engineering are transformed into innovative products and services. Through hands-on experiments, team challenges, and dynamic debates, you'll develop your scientific knowledge, business acumen, and critical thinking skills.
This is your chance to turn theory into practice, working on real-world problems in areas like bio-innovation, sustainable energy, and food science. You will also significantly enhance your academic writing and communication skills, preparing you not just for university applications, but for a lifetime of intellectual curiosity and success.
Sample Module: Food Science and Nutrition
This module explores the scientific principles behind food production and consumption, linking directly to global issues like food security and health.
STEM Component: The lab will become a food science hub. Students will perform experiments on food chemistry, such as testing for different nutrients (sugars, starches, proteins) in various food types. They could also investigate food preservation techniques or try to develop a new, healthier food product from scratch.
Business Component: The team project here is to take their food science product and turn it into a viable business. They'll need to think about branding, packaging, the supply chain, and how to price their product to be both profitable and accessible to their target market.
Critical Thinking / ToK Component: The module concludes with discussions on the ethics of food production, including the use of pesticides and genetic engineering in agriculture. Students will explore the link between diet, health, and social inequality. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss how our personal knowledge and cultural beliefs influence our food choices.
Academic Writing Task: Students will write a 750-word reasoned opinion piece for a science publication or an online magazine. The article should analyze a recent food trend or technology (e.g., lab-grown meat, vertical farming) and present a balanced, evidence-based view on its pros and cons. The task focuses on structuring a compelling and well-supported argument for a broader public audience.
Other possible modules: Bio-innovation and Health, or Sustainable Engineering and Energy
The module offered will be subject to teacher availability.
This course is suitable for students who:
- Are looking for essential study skills for A-Level and IB preparation
- Are aged between 15-17
- Have a CEFR level of B2 and above
This is a 2 week programme, for a maximum of 15 students
