Yeongdeungpo-gu Operates Online Life Science Classroom

‘2nd Session Life Science Classroom’ Operated from 7.13 to 9.25... COVID-19 Non-face-to-face Online Classes... Diagrams, Air Pressure, Capillary Phenomenon, Solar System Planet Mobiles... Comprehensive Learning in Math and Basic Science

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is operating the ‘2020 2nd Session Life Science Classroom’ online for elementary school students to help them easily and enjoyably understand the principles of science.

The Life Science Classroom is an experiential class covering various fields of science, which has been inspiring scientific interest among elementary school students for 17 years since 2004.

The ‘2020 2nd Session Life Science Classroom’ will be held 15 times in total from July 13 to September 25, and will be conducted as non-face-to-face online classes to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Lecture videos will be uploaded every Monday on Naver Band, where students can learn basic sciences such as earth science, biology, physics, and chemistry along with mathematics.

The main programs include ▲diagrams ▲air pressure ▲capillary action ▲clocks made with water and oil ▲solar system planet mobiles ▲portable air conditioner making, allowing exposure to various fields.

Necessary materials will be delivered to each home by courier, and if students have questions related to the class, the instructor will provide feedback to resolve their doubts.

Any 2nd to 5th-grade elementary school student in the area can apply until the 30th. The tuition fee is completely free, but a material fee of 60,000 KRW must be borne separately. Basic livelihood security recipients and single-parent families are fully exempt from the material fee.

Applications can be made through the integrated reservation → lifelong education category on the district website (www.ydp.go.kr).

For inquiries, contact the Future Education Division.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “The Life Science Classroom has satisfied elementary students’ scientific curiosity since 2004,” and added, “We will make sure that the ‘Online Life Science Classroom’ operated this time becomes a more beneficial and substantial program for students.”

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