2025 Summer STEM camps at St. Francis Xavier Home for Children STEM Education Program  

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The first workshop was about building solar-powered cars. We began by introducing the concept of energy conversion, using various analogies and imaginative explanations to help the children understand what energy really is. Then came the hands-on activity: some children worked quickly, while others moved at a slower pace. For those who fell behind, we offered extra support and helped with the parts that were too challenging for them to complete alone. For those who finished early, we encouraged them to think outside the box—not just following the instructions step by step, but adding their own ideas and making improvements to their creations. Once the cars were completed, we took the children outdoors, where their handmade solar cars raced under the bright summer sun.

第一個課程是太陽能動力車。我們先介紹了能量的轉換，運用各種比喻和想像去講解，讓孩子們理解能源究竟是怎麼一回事。接著進行手作的部分，有的小孩作得快，有的作的慢，速度不宜致。進度落後的，我們會加以照顧，協助完成一些他們較難獨力完成的地方。進度超前的，我們則會鼓勵他跳脫框架，不完全依循著說明書的步驟，加入一些自己的想法並對手中的作品加以改良。完成作品後，我們帶著孩子們到戶外，他們親手打造的太陽能車在夏天的艷陽下奔馳。

In the second and third workshops, we introduced concepts related to magnetism and pressure, including ideas such as contact forces and non-contact forces. During the lessons, we sometimes noticed that the children had difficulty understanding what was being explained—perhaps because the material was too advanced, or because our explanations were not clear enough. In such cases, we used visuals and vivid analogies to help them grasp the ideas, and we removed overly complex content to keep the lessons accessible. The instructors also incorporated interactive elements throughout the sessions, ensuring that every child had a chance to participate. They were encouraged to share their thoughts freely—whether right or wrong—so that everyone felt engaged and confident in expressing themselves.

第二及第三個課程中，我們講解了有關磁力與壓力的一些觀念，包括接觸力與非接觸力等物理概念。在過程中，有時我們會發現小朋友似乎無法理解正在解說的內容，可能是程度太高，也可能是表達的不夠清楚，我們會輔以圖像或著是生動的比喻，去幫助他們吸收新知，並且將過難的內容移除。講師還會不時穿插著一些互動，讓每個孩子都能有參與感，並鼓勵他們不論對錯與否，都能踴躍的的發表自己的想法。