Korea Institute of Materials Science Delivers 'Science Educational Kits' to Elementary Schools in Underserved Areas

Material Research Institute's In-House Education Donation Program 'Baedalhae Science'

Director Lee Jeonghwan of the Korea Institute of Materials Science is posing for a commemorative photo with the scientific experience materials donated to Wonyang Elementary School in Tongyeong and Deokjeok Elementary School in Incheon.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Korea Institute of Materials Science announced on the 30th that it conducted 'Science Delivery,' a program that delivers science teaching aids and experience carts to elementary schools in underserved areas in celebration of Science Month in April.

'Science Delivery' is the Korea Institute of Materials Science's own educational donation program that provides science books and experience carts so that science learning can be easily accessed at home and in schools in underserved areas.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the institute donated science books and experience kits to promote interest in science among elementary, middle, and high school students nationwide who were unable to receive normal education.

This year, in celebration of Science Month, the institute selected schools with fewer than 50 students in underserved areas, including Wollyang Elementary School in Tongyeong and Deokjeok Elementary School in Ongjin, Incheon, and delivered science teaching aids and kits worth approximately 1.5 million KRW. Each school will conduct science experience activities using the provided materials with their students and submit feedback to the institute.

Lee Jeonghwan, director of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, said, "As the impact of the COVID-19 virus continues, it is true that there are concerns about the decline in educational learning not only among adults but also students. We hope that this educational donation program will help students maintain their interest in science and overcome the current situation."

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