Video Requirements for Teachers

• Duration: 3-5 minutes
• Content: Creative teaching presentation about a Jamaican scientist from the FiWi Science website
• Goal: Encourage students to study science and address local, national, or global issues
• AI Usage: Permitted, but must include original content (e.g., photographs). List AI software and prompts used in Entry Form
• Target Grade: Must be stated in title and application form

Your Video Must Include

• Name of the scientist (from FiWi Science website)
• Name of teacher, school, and targeted grade
• Information about the scientist's personal life
• Information about their work in an easily understood manner
• Use of photographs/video or other creative means
• Explanation of relevance to students' lives
• Call to action - how students can follow in scientist's footsteps

Judging Criteria (50 points total)

• Content (15 points): Information accuracy, use of creative media
• Delivery (10 points): Clear, engaging, logically sequenced
• Relevance/Suitability (10 points): Appropriate for target grade
• Creativity & Authenticity (15 points): Original approach, personal views

Prizes for Teachers

• Cash prizes or gift certificates/baskets for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (Primary & Secondary)
• Teachers of 1st place student groups invited with whole class to prize ceremony
• Teachers supervising winning student groups receive recognition tokens
• Winning videos featured on FiWi Science website and UWI FST platforms

How to Submit

1. Complete Entry & Consent Form from FiWi Science website
2. Email forms to: susan.otuokon@uwi.edu
3. You will receive a reply with link to upload your video
4. Submit by Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Entry and consent forms:

• Entry Form
• Consent Form

Eligibility

• Group Entries Only: Groups of no more than 3 students
• Grades: 4, 5, or 6

Video Requirements for PRIMARY Students

• Duration: 2-3 minutes
• Equipment: Phone camera or tablet
• AI Usage: ❌ NOT permitted for primary level

Your Video MUST Include:

1. Name of the scientist (from FiWi Science website)
2. Information about scientist's personal life (where they were born, schools they attended, etc.)
3. One famous aspect of their work or discovery
4. Why you would like to be a scientist like them
5. All group members actively involved - everyone should participate
6. List of credits - showing what each person did
7. Your information: Names of group members, grade, school name, and teacher's name

Tips for Success

• Be creative and have fun!
• Use your own words - don't just copy from the internet
• You can use props, drawings, or show pictures of the scientist
• Practice your video before recording the final version
• Make sure everyone in your group gets to speak
• Check that the sound and lighting are good

Judging Criteria (50 points total)

• Content (15 points): Information accuracy, use of creative media
• Clear Message (5 points): How the scientist's work matters
• Language (5 points): Using your own words appropriately
• Creativity & Authenticity (20 points): Original ideas and personal views
• Sharing of Roles (5 points): Everyone in the group participates

What You Can Win!

• Cash prizes and/or gift certificates/baskets for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place groups
• 🎉 1st place groups: Your WHOLE CLASS gets invited to a prize ceremony with a science tour at UWI!
• Your video will be shown on FiWi Science website
• Recognition on UWI FST website and social media
• Certificates for all participants

How to Submit

1. Get parental permission - Your parents/guardians must sign the Consent Form
2. Fill out the forms - Entry & Consent/Assent Form (get it from FiWi Science website)
3. Give forms to your teacher - They will email them to susan.otuokon@uwi.edu
4. Upload your video - You'll get a link after forms are submitted
5. Submit by: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Entry and consent forms:

• Entry Form
• Consent Form

Eligibility

• Group Entries Only: Groups of no more than 3 students
• Grades: 7, 8, 9, or 10
• Important: All group members must be from the SAME grade

Video Requirements for SECONDARY Students

• Duration: 3-5 minutes
• Equipment: Phone camera or tablet
• Software: Video editing software like Canva or AI tools are permitted
• AI Usage:Allowed! But if you use AI, you MUST list:
  • Name of the AI software/app
  • The prompts you used
  • List this in your Entry Form
• Format: Be creative! (Interview, advertisement, documentary, news report, etc.)

Your Video MUST Include:

1. Name and photograph of the scientist (can be from FiWi Science website or elsewhere)
2. Information about scientist's personal life (birthplace, education, background)
3. Information about their work and its importance
4. What makes this scientist your role model
5. What they have inspired you to do
6. All group members actively involved - everyone should contribute
7. List of credits - showing each person's specific role/task
8. Your information: Names of all group members, grade, school name, and teacher's name

Tips for Success

• Be original! Your content and creative approach should be authentic
• Use your own words - don't just repeat information from the internet
• Make it engaging - think about what would interest other students
• Good quality matters - pay attention to lighting, sound, and editing
• Show your personality and passion for the subject
• Practice and review before final submission

Judging Criteria (50 points total)

• Content (15 points): Accurate information, creative use of media
• Clear Message (5 points): Relevance and impact of scientist's work
• Language (5 points): Age-appropriate, original expression
• Creativity & Authenticity (20 points): Original approach, genuine personal views
• Sharing of Roles (5 points): Evidence of teamwork and contribution from all members

What You Can Win!

• Cash prizes and/or gift certificates/baskets for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place groups
• 🎉 1st place groups: Your ENTIRE CLASS invited to prize ceremony with science tour at UWI Mona FST!
• Your video featured on FiWi Science website
• Recognition on UWI FST website and social media platforms
• Media coverage and press releases
• Certificates and awards

How to Submit

1. Get parental consent - Parents/guardians must sign Consent Form (you're under 18)
2. Complete Entry & Consent/Assent Forms - Download from FiWi Science website
3. Have your teacher email forms to susan.otuokon@uwi.edu
4. Receive upload link - You'll get a reply with instructions
5. Upload your video by Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Entry and consent forms:

• Entry Form
• Consent Form