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The science that lurks in the corners
The science that lurks in the corners
Irene LapuenteLa Mandarina de Newton S.L.
http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com
Irene LapuenteLa Mandarina de Newton S.L.
http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com
ScienceScience
• Science is the ability to be curious and excited about our surrounding with the intention of finding rational and empirical laws that explain what it is around us.
Science where we least expect it ...
Science where we least expect it ...
• Science can be found in the street?
Obviously yes!Lisbon street floor, PortugalLisbon street floor, Portugal
• Science can be found in open spaces?
Lake Tahoe, California, Lake Tahoe, California, USAUSA
Exactly!
Reality as a textbook
Reality as a textbook
• Can we include our environment as a tool for learning?
Yes!Petrified forest, California, USAPetrified forest, California, USA
• The nature and the urban landscape as a source of inspiration for scientific communication
Lisbon, PortugalLisbon, Portugal
Hundreds of formats...
Hundreds of formats...
• How can we raise awareness of science?
Educational workshops and regular courses
Educational material
Gymkhana games and clues
Scientific tourism!
Demonstration and theater performances
TV Programs!
Created and co-created exhibitions
Network activities!
Video games and online activities
Etc.
Educational workshops and regular
courses
Educational workshops and regular
courses
• The educational workshops are regular workspaces, which allow participants to acquire knowledge and values over time.
• They can be carried out at schools, neighborhoods, special centers, research centers and museums!
Educational materialEducational material
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There are many types of educational materials:
•Educational papers•Tales and stories•Teaching suitcases•Games, •Books,etc.
Gymkhana games and clues
Gymkhana games and clues
Gymkhana organized by ICP and UAB2009
Scientific tourism!Scientific tourism!
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Demonstration and theater performancesDemonstration and
theater performances
The shows are a good way to
encourage and enthuse the
public
TV Programs!TV Programs!
The television can also be a learning channel
Created and co-created exhibitions
Created and co-created exhibitions
In 2010, la Mandarina de Newton S.L. has coordinated a project on the co-creation of an exhibition.
Currently this is one of their lines of work and research:Co-Creating Cultures: http://co-creating-cultures.com
Network activities!Network activities!
Web 2.0 tools allow us to create new participatory activities. Join them!
Light the corners!Light the corners!
• Science can be found even in the more hidden corners.
• The work of science communicators is to light these places and show science in a thousand of formats.
• Joining forces from researchers, teachers and science communicators, we can make science available to everyone!
Thanks!!Thanks!!
La Mandarina de Newton S.L.http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com
La Mandarina de Newton S.L.http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com