Choosing a science competition topic often begins with a question. Students may wonder how something works, why a problem still exists, or how a technology could improve in the future.
For ExploraVision, students are encouraged to begin with a technology that exists today, learn more about it, and think about how it might change over time.
A topic does not need to be fully developed at the beginning. It can become clearer as students research, discuss ideas, and follow the ExploraVision project format.
Students can begin by looking at the technologies they see or use in everyday life. This may include technology at home, at school, in the community, or in the wider world.
The goal is to find a topic that can be researched and explained. Students should be able to describe what the technology does today and begin thinking about how it could change in the future.
A focused topic is easier to research, explain, and organize. Students should try to move from a broad area of interest to a clearer project direction.
For ExploraVision, the topic should connect to a present technology and give students room to think about future technology. A focused direction can help the team better understand what to research and how to develop the project.
Research can help students decide whether a topic is a good fit. As students learn more about a technology, they may discover what is already known, what has changed over time, and what questions still remain.
Students should look for information that helps them understand the present technology before they begin describing how it may change in the future.
ExploraVision projects are team-based, so students should discuss possible topics together. Team members may have different questions, interests, or ways of thinking about the same technology.
Discussion can help the team choose a direction that is interesting, researchable, and appropriate for the project format.
Before moving forward with a topic, students and coaches should review the official ExploraVision project format. The format helps teams understand how the topic will need to be developed and organized.
Students should also review the official rules, judging criteria, project checklist, and bibliography requirements before submitting a project.
Students can begin by asking questions about a technology that exists today, researching how it works, and thinking about how it could change in the future.
No. Students can begin with a question or area of interest. The topic can become clearer as the team researches and discusses the project direction.
A focused topic is easier to research, explain, and organize. It helps students understand what information they need and how to develop the project.
ExploraVision projects ask students to research present technology and imagine future technology. Students should review the official project format and rules before submitting.