Active Science Camp – Deciphering the Desert

This is a unique two-day desert adventure during which students are exposed to fascinating and extraordinary scientific topics through hands-on activities that help them develop a variety of skills

This exciting, two-day desert excursion takes place at Masada and focuses on scientific activities related to the siege of Masada. Participants sleep in tents, prepare their own meals, and experience the challenges of the great outdoors.

Activities are held in small groups of up to 10 students each, during which participants are encouraged to develop their scientific skills through problem-solving and teamwork. The activities are diverse, integrating theory and demonstration: Students build a product or a model demonstrating a scientific principle, such as catapults, applying knowledge in physics and chemistry to create light sources, applying mechanical principles for various uses, and more.

The camps are conducted as part of a collaboration between the school’s educational team and the scientific team at the Davidson Institute of Science Education. The educational team undergoes a short training seminar on the topics on which the camp focuses, and receives the full support of the scientific team.

 

Audience:

Middle and high school students.

Time:

Camps are usually held between April and September, providing a minimal number of 40 participants apply.

 

Place:

Masada

Price:

550 NIS per student

How:

Registration is performed by teachers and school principals. For more information, please email tamar.levy@weizmann.ac.il