After more than two weeks of competition, the Science Fair – Innovation for Global Challenges for Grade 6 students in the Integrated English Program officially concluded on May 27, leaving behind a wealth of valuable knowledge and unforgettable experiences.

While Grade 7 students competed by proposing innovative solutions for the future, Grade 6 students had the opportunity to engage in the full scientific research process: from selecting a topic, searching for relevant documents, identifying objectives and research questions, to collecting and analyzing data and compiling final reports.

Sparking a passion for research through familiar topics

To start, students chose topics that were familiar and meaningful to them, such as their favorite school subjects, impressive Vietnamese dishes, or the application of AI in daily life. Tackling these relatable themes gave students more confidence in their research and allowed them to apply prior knowledge effectively throughout the process.

A student presenting their group’s research topic

These familiar topics not only facilitated the competition but also helped students connect with real-world social issues and current technological trends, encouraging them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The competition helps students build awareness of social issues

A journey of self-discovery

Through this hands-on experience, students developed several important skills, including topic selection, interviewing, teamwork, public speaking, English communication, video editing, and more.

By participating in a research project like real scientists, students were able to nurture a love for science at an early age - a seed for becoming future researchers.

Many students were experiencing these roles for the first time and shared the valuable lessons they learned along the way. Gia My, a Grade 6.2 student from Nguyen Van To Secondary School, shared:

“At first, I was very nervous about interviewing classmates and teachers. I was afraid I wouldn't do well, but everything turned out much better than I expected. I'm pleased about that”.

Truong Huynh Anna, a Grade 6.1 student from Vo Truong Toan Secondary School, shared the technical challenges her group faced:

“We ran into several problems while editing the video and spent a lot of time on it, but through that, we learned to be patient throughout the process.”

Mr. Leon Hugh De Wet, a Science teacher at EMG Education, praised the students' efforts:

“I think that the students studying this program are quite impressive because they're doing very difficult subjects in two different languages. And with these interviews, it's shown that students younger than their teachers are able to utilize technology better and are able to go out into the streets and interview people, which is something that most 11- and 12-year-olds are not able to do”.

Acknowledging efforts and encouraging growth

From the many submissions received, the EMG Education teaching team selected the five most outstanding research projects to receive the award for “Top 5 STEAM Projects in Ho Chi Minh City”.

Students from Tran Dai Nghia Secondary & High School

Students from Tran Dai Nghia Secondary & High School

Students from Ly Tu Trong Secondary School

Students from Nguyen Van To Secondary School

Students from Vo Truong Toan Secondary School

This recognition not only celebrates the students’ dedication but also motivates them to continue their academic and research journeys in higher grades.

Through this competition, EMG Education aims to not only provide students with real-world research experience but also help them discover their personal strengths, develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills—essential tools for a well-rounded future.

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