CREST STAR AND SUPERSTAR
CREST STAR AND SUPERSTAR objectives CREST projects contain the following elements: Real-world context Each challenge begins with a story that links to broader situations they might encounter. Problem solving Children explore a question or idea presented through a story. They are supported to think and talk about what the aim for their investigation is and different ways to approach it. Independent working Activities require young people to develop independent working skills, completing their challenge independently of adults - either on their own, in pairs or small groups. Decision making Children are given the opportunity to discuss and decide how they will carry out their investigation, with prompts and support from the story characters and their facilitator. Practical science Children complete 8 hands-on challenges and behave like a real scientist. Reflective practice Children discuss scientific problems and how to record results. Reporting and communicating Children think about and share how to test their ideas, and how to tell people what they did. 6 7
