A city to help shape

Every two years, during the summer vacation, the Kindermiasto project takes place Zgorlitz takes place—a project in which Polish and German children aged 7 to 14 become citizens of their own city.

They manage their city themselves, set the rules for living together, and can try their hand at various professions. Just like in real life, they receive a salary that they can spend as they wish on shopping at the store, dining out, or recreational activities.

Among the many career opportunities open to the city’s citizens are jobs in municipal institutions (e.g., city hall, bank), in the trades, or in the restaurant industry.

Hands-On (Natural) Sciences

This year, there was also the opportunity to get involved in STEM fields (science, computer science, nature, and technology)—for example, at the HSZG booth.

Over the course of two days, the young residents had the chance to try their hand at STEM activities and explore the HSZG’s .

A special project was offered here: With support from the DLR_School_Lab the children were able to process natural fibers into panels and then use the laser cutter to further process and customize them.

The children were also able to discover other exciting technologies. They operated a robot arm themselves, experimented with the 3D printer and learned how a microscope works. Despite the hot temperatures, the children were very motivated and showed great interest in learning more.