What this project is really about
In this project, high school students become young biomedical explorers, diving into how the human body works and how medicine helps us stay healthy. Through fun, hands-on activities, they’ll explore questions like: How does your heart pump blood? What happens when you get sick? How do medicines help the body heal? The main activity is the Inside Out Challenge, where students work in teams to create a model or illustrated map of one human body system—like the circulatory, respiratory, or immune system. They’ll use simple materials such as cardboard, recycled items, or digital tools to show how the system works, what can go wrong, and how medicine or doctors help fix it. As they build, students will learn key skills in teamwork, scientific thinking, and communication. At the end of the project, each team will present their body system to a local medical practitioner in a simple and engaging way— testing their knowledge and gaining feedback from a real-world medical expert!
Most young people move through the world without any real understanding of how their own bodies and minds work — why they feel tired, anxious, or energetic; how stress, sleep, and diet affect their brain; and what it truly means to take care of yourself.
You will explore the biology and neuroscience of the human body — from the microbiome to the nervous system — and design a personalised self-care programme or educational tool that helps young people make informed decisions about their own health.
Understanding your own biology is one of the most empowering things you can do. The health literacy, scientific reasoning, and self-awareness you develop in this project are assets you will carry throughout your entire life.
What you'll walk away knowing how to do
This project isn't about memorising facts. It's about building capabilities that transfer — to your next project, your next class, and beyond.
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