What does this filter include?
In the Real-World Lab, students get to test, analyse, and produce everyday items through hands-on activities. These labs mirror industrial-standard tests and often include take-home projects, so learning can continue outside the classroom. By highlighting real-world contexts and practical benefits, students see the direct value of their work and its relevance to their future careers. The focus on sustainability and the ability to explain scientific concepts using real-life examples make learning both meaningful and engaging.
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Notes and limitations of applying this filter
The key thing about the 'Real-World' lab is to explain to students how they can use this piece of knowledge in their day to day lives...or how they will use it once they go off into industry,