IRRESISTIBLE

IRRESISTIBLE brings Responsible Research and Innovation into the Classroom.

Science LinX is coordinating IRRESISTIBLE, a large European project with 13 partners from 11 countries. In each of these countries, a university works together with a science centre, and teachers, academics and teaching methodologists develop teaching modules in scientific topics.

The teaching modules are based on the investigative learning method, in which pupils are given the opportunity to conduct their own cutting-edge scientific research. The pupils then present their results in an exhibition and demonstrate how the results are relevant to society.

In September 2014, a workgroup comprising biology and chemistry teachers, academics and teaching methodologists was convened at Science LinX to develop a teaching module on Carbohydrates in Breast Milk. This module, for the upper years of senior general secondary education (havo) and pre-university education (VWO), will be tested in spring 2015 at the trial schools and will be available in school year 2015/2016. There will also be an alternative module for preparatory secondary vocational education (VMBO).

The 'Carbohydrates in Breast MIlk'' ' module can be used in biology and chemistry lessons and covers the topics Digestion, Microbiology, Immune System, Biochemistry and Process Chemistry. Teachers can decide themselves which topics they cover. They can also choose different modes of instruction: traditional class teaching, investigative learning, conducting experiments, debate/discussion or developing a scientific exhibition. On this page you can find more information about the module.

For more information, download the Irresistible flyer or visit the Irresistible website .