What the Chem? 化學係乜嘢?
You have learned a lot in your classrooms, from the atomic theory to reaction mechanisms, from acid-base to the building blocks of life. But how to explain these concepts to the people who do not understand why the world needs chemistry?
The “VideoChem!” competition aims to develop public interest in chemistry. All full-time secondary school students, regardless of which subjects you are studying, are invited to create short (less than 5 min) and innovative videos that explain or demonstrate a concept, theory or principle in chemistry that would otherwise require many words to communicate.
The chemical concepts explained in your video can be something you have learned at school or can be a phenomenon not taught in the class, but you are excited about.
Winning videos are the ones that communicate the concept in a scientifically accurate, original, engaging, and imaginative ways. Dances! Drama! Props! Animations! Or simply use a blackboard: all we want is a creative idea that communicate chemistry with the public.
Eligibility:
- Secondary school students
- Acceptable to participate as individual or a team with max. 8ppl.
File Format: a maximum 5-minute video
Application method: complete the registration form by 30 May 2021.
Submission method: Upload to YouTube as an unlisted video
Submission deadline: 30 June 2021
Assessment Criteria:
Explaining, communicating or demonstrating a concept or a theory in chemistry (either in the DSE syllabus or beyond) in a creative, funny, and scientifically correct way
Examples: 1. Winner 2016 Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Shortlisted videos will be chosen for public vote
| Criteria | Details |
| Content (35%) | Scientific accuracy |
| Effectiveness (30%) | Resonating ideas in daily life which can arouse public interest |
| Creativity (25%) | Innovative concepts, unique presentation |
| Production (10%) | Technical qualities |
Judges: Departmental Project Committee
Prizes:
- One Gold Award: One trophy and book voucher of HKD 1000
- Two Silver Awards: One trophy and book voucher of HKD 800
- Two Bronze Awards: One trophy and book voucher of HKD 600
- One “Most-liked video” at Instagram: One trophy and book voucher of HKD 600
- All participants will receive a participation certificate
Enquiry: chem.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk
Don’t hesitate! Participate! A great chance to demonstrate your passion and creativity to chemistry!
Read more: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/update/VideoChem/VideoChem.html
