Rationale
High-potential and motivated teens from the geo-social periphery are generally not exposed to after-school enrichment activities. This widens the gap between them and their more privileged peers. The program provides these high-potential youths with education enrichment in biology, physics, chemistry, marine science, and ecology at the Ruppin Marine Science Institute, Michmoret.
Objectives
Arouse interest in new areas of academic study
Increase their knowledge in the chosen academic subjects
Improve their life opportunities
Strengthen their belief in their ability to succeed academically
Results
94% of the participants report that the content is enriching and intriguing
92% report that the practical activities (laboratory work, at sea, and on the beach) contribute to a deeper understanding of the subjects learned and express a desire to participate for another year.
