PARENTS can help to develop critical communication and problem-solving skills in their children by engaging in fun maths and science-related projects at home.
Despite the number of students carrying on with maths and science until matric has been on the decline in recent years, based on year-on-year education department figures, the benefits of science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) related studies cannot be overstated.
In a post for parents.com, Jayshree Seth, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, said science subjects gave her two children “tools to thrive, helped build their confidence and gave them ideas for career options that aligned with what they love doing”.
Seth suggested simple chemistry experiments that families can do together at home.
With that, Global automotive component manufacture company, Mahle Behr is challenging Grade 7 learners across KwaZulu-Natal to use those very skills and work together in teams to design, engineer and manufacture miniature F1 racing cars.
Teams will race their designs against each other for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including R7 000 for the winning primary school, trophies, medals, gear, tech gear, stationery and more.
“We are excited to be bringing the Mahle F1 Schools challenge back to the province this year after a pause owing to Covid-19. The learners have so much fun planning, engineering, creating, and marketing their designs, and we’re excited to help learners to unlock those new skills this year,” said Jolene van Heerden, communications manager for Mahle.
Competition entries close on February 28.
To learn more about the Mahle F1 in Schools challenge, or to enter, visit www.mahle-f1schoolschallenge.co.za.
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