By Jonathan kolo | Project leader
The Time Out4 Africa Foundation sponsored an excursion for students at Mawo International School to visit Shiroro Hydroelectric Dam grounds in Niger State, Nigeria. It has a power generating capacity of 600 megawatts enough to power over 500,000 homes. The excursion was designed to expose students to Hydo electric power and career opportunities in the STEM fields. Unfortunately photographic equipment were not allowed in the premises so we couldn’t get pictures of the kids during the excursion.
Time Out 4Africa implemented the STEM project to promote innovation and creativity in young students. TimeOut4Africa wanted to extend the learning opportunities to students in order to keep them engaged with STEM experiences. Funds were used to cover the cost of travel and food for 50 students, and 5 school officials from Mawo International School to visit the Dam. Of the 50 students that went on the trip, 40 students were female and 10 students were males, all ages 6-11. Research shows that early exposure to STEM experiences increase interest for the pursuit for a STEM profession.
While at Shiroro, the students toured the Dam, Turbines and Generator, with the tour guides of the plant. Joy, one of the students on the visit said “I really enjoyed myself. It was a memorable experience and I guess I know where our electricity comes from. Another student, Fatima said of the excursion, “It was an educational experience and I have never seen this much water. The visit to the Dam allowed students to see where the power used in there homes is generated from.
After the excursion, the kids went for a picnic at the Complex park where they had lunch and refreshments. The lunch, which consisted of chicken and rice, was also provided by the Time Out 4 Africa Foundation. While eating lunch, students spent the time discussing their experience at the Dam
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