OUR TÜBİTAK 4004 PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED SUPPORT – A JOURNEY OF CHILDREN THROUGH SCIENCE AND WORDS IN NATURE

Prepared under the coordination of Middle East Technical University (METU) and awarded support within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 4004 Nature Education and Science Schools Program, our project will be implemented in partnership with the Ankara Provincial Directorate of National Education, Istanbul Aydın University, Uşak University, Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), and Sinemart Writing School.

The activities will take place between September 30 – October 3, 2025 at the METU Campus with the participation of 30 disadvantaged students, aged 9–11, who have not previously taken part in any TÜBİTAK projects.

Within the scope of the project, students will engage in workshops on nature education, earth sciences, drama, play, and creative writing. Through these activities, they are expected to strengthen their bond with nature, enhance their written and verbal expression skills, expand their imagination, improve their academic competence, and build self-confidence.

During the activities, students will be asked to write stories, diaries, and texts. These will be collected, evaluated by expert trainers, and compiled into a booklet to be presented to the students at the end of the project.

The main aim of the project is to foster children’s interest in science, nature, and writing, develop their skills, and broaden their vision for the future.