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Fe STEM Challenge Briefing 2025

We’re excited to share some amazing insights with you! If you missed our recent briefing, don’t worry! You can easily view the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge Briefing Slides 2025.

To deepen your understanding even further, be sure to check out the Fe STEM Challenge Briefing Video 2025.

  • What is the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge about?

     

    The Fe STEM Teacher Challenge is a competition that originated from the Iron Science Teacher competition, which was first organised by the Exploratorium in San Francisco in 1998. Science Centre Singapore adapted and ran this concept in Singapore from 2005 to 2008. 

    After a hiatus, the competition was revived in 2023 with a new name: the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge. This challenge aims to provide educators with a platform to showcase innovation and creativity in STEM education in Singapore. 

    The competition consists of two rounds: 

    • Qualifying round
    • Grand Final 

    The Fe STEM Teacher Challenge continues biennially, carrying forward its mission of celebrating and promoting innovative STEM education approaches among teachers in Singapore. 

     

  • Who can participate?

     

    a) All in-service teachers/ STEM Instructors from: 

    • MOE schools (Government, Government-aided, Autonomous)
    • MOE HQ / Seconded MOE Officers
    • Independent Schools
    • Specialised Schools and
    • International Schools 

    b) Pre-service teachers (National Institute of Education) 

    c) Members of the Young Educators in Science programme (National University of Singapore)

     

  • How to participate?

    A briefing on the Fe Stem Teacher Challenge will be held to clarify queries. Details of the briefing are as follows: 

    Date 

    Friday 16 May 2025 

    Time 

    3 pm to 4 pm 

    Meeting Details 

    MS-TEAMS Meeting 

    Join on your computer, mobile app or room device  

    Meeting ID: 495 566 748 446  
    Passcode: sX39KU6i  

     

  • What do I need to submit for the Qualifying Round?

     

    Participation can be as an individual or a pair. Create a video that shows  a demonstration using materials that can be easily found daily. The video should be hosted on Youtube and clearly illustrate/adhere to the following:  

    • Clear visual of demonstration / good quality 
    • Not more than 5 minutes duration 
    • Presence of the educator in the video 
    • Indication of target audience (lower pri, upp sec etc.) 
    • Explanation of the principle(s) or concept(s) in STEM 
    • The materials used/involved in the demonstration

    Submission for the qualifying round is open from 5 May to 11 July 2025. 

    Entries are evaluated based on the following: 

    • Accuracy of content
    • Application to real-world context 
    • Clarity and coherence 
    • Creativity and showmanship 
  • What do participants do at the finals?

    The category for their ‘special ingredient’ will be revealed to finalists during the ‘Finalist engagement’ session. A maximum of 10 minutes will be given for finalists to carry out their demonstration on stage in front of a live audience. Demonstrations will be evaluated by a judging panel based on the following criteria. 

    • Accuracy of content 
    • Interdisciplinarity 
    • Use of special ingredient  
    • Creativity and showmanship 
    • Application/Integration to real world context 

    Shortlisted finalists from the Qualifying Round will be notified via email by 15 Aug 2025. The Grand Final will be held at Nanyang Polytechnic Auditorium on 18 Nov as a part of STEM Teacher Festival 2025.
    Finalists will be challenged to a live demonstration in front of a live audience.

     

  • Prizes

    Awards 

    Remarks 

    Prize 

    Champion 

    Based on scoring from judging panel 

    $500 worth of vouchers + Medal + Certificate 

    1st Runner-Up 

    $300 worth of vouchers + Medal + Certificate 

    2nd Runner-Up 

    $200 worth of vouchers + Medal + Certificate 

    People’s Choice Award 

    Based on voting from live audience 

    $100 worth of vouchers + Medal + Certificate 


  • Key dates for the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 2025

    Item/Activity 

    Date(s) 

    Venue 

    Briefing on Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 

    Fri 16 May 2025 

    MS Teams 

    Submission of Videos for Qualifying Round 

    Mon 5 May to Fri 11 July 2025 

    Form.Sg 

    Finalist announcement 

    Fri 15 August 2025 

    Email 

    Finalist engagement session 

    Fri 22 Aug 2025 (PM) 

    Science Centre Singapore 

    Fe STEM Teacher Challenge Grand Final and Prize Presentation 

    Tue 18 November 2025 (PM) 

    Nanyang Polytecnic Auditorium 


  • Reference Resources

    Resource 

    Link 

    2023 Fe STEM Teacher Challenge Grand Final Videos 

    STEM CeLL Professional Development Website 

     

    Tik Tok Competition Videos 

    STEM CeLL Tik Tok  

    @stem.cell5 

    Science Centre Singapore's

    Science o’Clock Youtube Series 

     

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    1 

    Why should I participate in the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 2025?  
    To share your innovative ideas with the larger education fraternity and inspire them to be creative and passionate educators.  

    2 

    How does the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge differ from the Singapore Science Buskers? 

    While the two competitions appear to share some similarities, the objectives of the two competitions are fundamentally different. Apart from the judging criteria and rubrics for the two competitions, some other differences are: 

    Fe STEM Teacher Challenge      

    Singapore Science Buskers  

    STEM-focused  

    Science-focused   

    Involves a “Special Ingredient”  

    Any science topic   

    Open to Educators and STEM Instructors 

    (pre-service or in-service)  

    Open to anyone aged 7 years old and above (primary school, secondary school, tertiary/open)  

     

    3 

    I am not a Science teacher. Can I participate in the Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 2025? 

    Yes, participation is open to all Educators and STEM Instructors regardless of your teaching subject (Refer to Page 1, point 2 of this document). As long as you carry out a demonstration involving principles(s) or concepts(s) in STEM using materials easily found daily, we welcome your participation.  

    4 

    If i participated in the 2023 Fe STEM Teacher Challenge, can I participate in the 2025 Challenge? 

     

    Yes you can! We welcome past participants. 

    5 

    Can I submit a demonstration that was not carried out during an actual lesson in the classroom/school? 

    Yes, as long as your video submission includes all the required components mentioned in point 4 (page 3) of this document.  

    6 

    Do I need to seek approval from my Reporting Officer? 

    Yes, it will be great to have the support of your reporting officer and school leaders.  

    7 

    Can I submit more than one demonstration for the Qualifying Round? 

    Yes, you may submit multiple demonstrations for the Qualifying Round as an individual or as a pair. All demonstration links should be submitted as ONE entry in Form.sg. 

    8 

    Will participants be provided support in terms of logistics or equipment? 

    Participants are expected to use / bring your own equipment / materials for your demonstration for the qualifying round and grand final. However, no electrical items or open fire will be allowed in the Grand Final for safety reasons. 

    Finalists (Pair/Individual) will be provided vouchers to support your transport ($80) and procurement of materials ($80) for the Grand Final. 

    9 

    What if I am unable to attend the briefing session on 16 May? 

    Not to worry, briefing slides and video recording will be posted on our Science Centre Professional Development Website, under ‘Competition for Teachers’. 

    10 

    Who do I contact for enquiries?  

    Send your enquiries to STEM_CeLL@science.edu.sg 

     

Results of Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 2023

Congratulations to our Fe STEM Teacher Challenge 2023 Winners and Finalists!

 

 

Fe Chef 2023

AwardName/s of RecipientSchool/Organisation
ChampionTan Weiliang, JansenRecruitment Centre, HR Solutions & Capabilities Division, MOE HQ
1st Runner-upYang Yarong and Mah Rui Jing FeliciaKranji Secondary School
2nd Runner-upLow Hock Siang and Stephanie Lim Mei FongCHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)
Finalists 1Yap Shinn and
Foo Seng Hong		Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
Finalists 2Tan Jing LongTemasek Junior College
People’s Choice AwardTan Weiliang, JansenRecruitment Centre, HR Solutions & Capabilities Division, MOE HQ

Watch the Iron Science Teacher Competition 2007.

Watch the Iron Science Teacher Competition 2005, Part One.

Watch the Iron Science Teacher Competition 2005, Part Two.

 

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