The 1st Junior High School of Oraiokastro, during the school years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 (specifically from September 2019 to June 2021), participated in the European Project The Junior Engineer Academy (JEA) Greece, through an appropriate selection process.
The schools that participated in the first phase were 16 high schools from six regions of Greece
The project is a collaboration between the non-profit organization STEM Education and the Junior Engineer Academy network.
The organizations supporting the program in Greece are STEM Education and WRO Hellas.
Purpose and objectives of the project:
The non-profit organization STEM Education develops educational activities and aims to introduce the STEM educational method in the national education system. STEM Education aims to:
– The creation of the right environment where students of all ages can develop their skills, creativity, innovation and collaboration around science and technology (STEM) subjects.
– The development of applications of science and new technologies, with emphasis on mechanical and educational robotics.
– The promotion of knowledge on technology issues and the improvement of performance at school, mainly in practical subjects, such as mathematics, physics and computer technology.
The European Junior Engineer Academy Network (JEA) was created in order to promote STEM competences among young Europeans as these competences are considered essential for modern European societies. It aims to awaken an early interest in technology-related professions and to inform high school students (aged 12 to 15) about different careers and professional fields that an engineer can pursue in Greece or abroad. The work of JEA promotes the importance of STEM education with a special focus on technology.
The responsible teachers in the program are: Georgios Arvanitidis, Agriculturist and Anna Michailidou, Computer Science.
During the school year, 2019-2020, 19 students from B’ and C’ Classes participated in the project.
During the school years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 the project did not operate due to the COVID pandemic.
During the 2022-2023 school year, the program was restarted. Our school participates with 12 students of the A’ Class.
School Year 2022 – 2023 – Activities
1- Simple Machines – Levers
2- From Lever to Gear
3- Combining Gears
4- Gear Train
5- Garage Door
