Kindergarten Wins Science Award

Breivika Student Kindergarten has received the Forskerfrø Award 2024 for its engaging and educational project on bees and honey. The award is presented by the Norwegian Centre for Science Education and recognises kindergartens that inspire children's curiosity and enthusiasm for exploration in science.

From Bumblebee to Honey – An Exploratory Adventure

It all started with a bumblebee that caught the children's attention. From this small observation, a project emerged, where the children, together with the staff, explored how honey is made. They contacted a beekeeper, gathered information from the Honey Centre, and visited a bumblebee expert at the Botanical Garden in Tromsø. Throughout the process, the children's questions and curiosity were the driving force, and they not only learned about bees and honey production but also how to find and use reliable information.

The jury writes:

"The jury is impressed by how the kindergarten sourced knowledge from credible sources to address the children's questions and hypotheses. In this project, the children have not only received answers but have also learned where to find good information in their local environment. There is no doubt that this project meets several of the Forskerfrø Award criteria. The kindergarten has demonstrated excellent work in participation, biology, and sustainable development."

The project was carried out with our school starters and was part of the Science for Kids programme, a collaboration between Arctic Frontiers and the Northern Norwegian Science Centre. This initiative gives children the opportunity to explore research in a playful and educational way.