Experience Description:
I started a club called the Young Physicists’ Society. We wanted to make learning physics fun for high school students. So, we organized cool workshops, invited interesting speakers, and did fun science projects together. Our goal was to get everyone excited about physics in a friendly and enjoyable way.
Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth:
Being in charge of the club helped me understand what I’m good at and where I can get even better. I learned more about myself and how to be better at things like organizing and adapting to changes.
LO3 – Initiate and plan a CAS experience:
Starting the Young Physicists’ Society taught me how to plan events and make them happen. I learned about all the steps involved in making our club activities a success.
LO5 – Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively:
Working together with my club members was awesome. We helped each other, and our events turned out great because we all pitched in. Teamwork made everything more fun and successful.
LO6 – Engagement with issues of global significance:
Physics is connected to big global problems. Our club let me see how physics can help solve important world issues. It made me realize how science is part of the bigger picture.
LO7 – Recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions:
While planning events, we had to make choices that were fair and right. We wanted everyone to feel included and happy. So, I learned to think about what’s right and fair when making decisions.
Investigation:
a. Skills/Interests and Purpose for Selecting CAS Experience:
I love physics and being a leader. So, I started the club to share my excitement for physics and help others learn. It also helped me get better at organizing things and being a leader.
Learner Profile Attributes Developed:
Inquirers:
Our club encouraged everyone to ask questions and be curious. We all learned by being curious and asking cool questions about physics.
Knowledgeable:
By sharing what I knew about physics, I became more knowledgeable. I also learned from others, making our club a place where everyone learned together.
Communicators:
I got better at talking to others about physics and our events. Whether explaining cool ideas or working with my friends, I improved my communication skills.
Thinkers:
Planning events made me think a lot. We had to solve problems and come up with good ideas. It made me better at thinking things through.
Open-minded:
Being in the club let me meet different people and hear different ideas. I learned to be open-minded and understand different perspectives.
In a nutshell, running the Young Physicists’ Society was not just about physics; it was a fun way to grow and learn about myself, teamwork, and the exciting world of science.
