scholarly journals Implementing Science Theater

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. N. Nerantzis
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Whole School ◽  
Thematic Learning

Since 2006, we were implementing a numerous of educational projects on teaching Science - i.e experiments with low-cost materials, developing and using online scenarios, integrating embodied outdoor activities in our physics lesson and engaging the whole school in Interdisciplinary Astronomy Activities. The most fruitful one, in terms of motivating students, was science theater. Science theater - by doing research on scientific topics, writing down the script, organising a play and communicating our efforts - highlights the need of more and systematic (inclusive) thematic learning throughout school topics. Here we will present our last effort, giving a glimpse of our way of work, putting together document theater, science theater and science fiction. 

Space Elevator

2011 ◽  
pp. 312-331
Author(s):  
Paul E. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cost Saving ◽  
Science Fiction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Outer Space ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
The World ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Cost

Currently, transporting cargo into Outer Space is not only expensive, but a complicated and prolonged process. The Space Shuttles used today are inadequate, overused and obsolete. At this time, there are efforts all around the world to make Space more accessible. There have been many proposals to solve the Space transportation dilemma. One proposal is the creation of a Space Elevator. The Space Elevator would provide low-cost, easy access to Space by dramatically reducing the cost of sending cargo into Space. A $10-$100 per pound the Space Elevator would provide an astounding cost-saving compared to the tens of thousands of dollars per pound it costs today. This low-cost access to Space would make it possible to substantially increase the amount of cargo that could be sent into Space on a daily basis. The first part of this paper describes how the Space Elevator is expected to work, and the advantage of access to space via the SE versus using primarily rockets. A compendium of information from a variety of sources is included in order to explain how the Space Elevator would be designed, constructed, and how it could solve the problems of transporting cargo into Space easily, cheaply, and frequently. The Space Elevator is a relatively new topic in the area of realistic science concepts and was merely science fiction not too long ago. The Space Elevator (“SE”) concept has only been in the spotlight in the last five years due to the work of Dr. Bradley Edwards of Carbon Designs Inc. Acceptance of the SE will be a difficult task for many reasons. One of these is that most people do not know about the SE concept, and those who do, tend to have trouble believing it is possible to build. In order to determine the best way of integrating the SE concept into society, a survey was conducted at Darien High School. The survey included such topics as the naming of "The Space Elevator," and how best to get the younger generation interested in the idea. The second part of this paper describes how to utilize the survey results to further the SE concept.

scholarly journals Autonomous underwater vehicles: future platforms for fisheries acoustics

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 684-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul G Fernandes ◽  
Pete Stevenson ◽  
Andrew S Brierley ◽  
Frederick Armstrong ◽  
E.John Simmonds
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
The North ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The North Sea ◽  
Fisheries Acoustics ◽  
Scientific Facts

Abstract Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are unmanned submersibles that can be pre-programmed to navigate in three dimensions under water. The technological advances required for reliable deployment, mission control, performance, and recovery of AUVs have developed considerably over the past 10 years. Currently, there are several vehicles operating successfully in the offshore industries as well as in the applied and academic oceanographic sciences. This article reviews the application of AUVs to fisheries- and plankton-acoustics research. Specifications of the main AUVs currently in operation are given. Compared to traditional platforms for acoustic instruments, AUVs can sample previously impenetrable environments such as the sea surface, the deep sea, and under-sea ice. Furthermore, AUVs are typically small, quiet, and have the potential to operate at low cost and be unconstrained by the vagaries of weather. Examples of how these traits may be utilized in fisheries-acoustics science are given with reference to previous work in the North Sea and Southern Ocean and to potential future applications. Concurrent advances in multi-beam sonar technology and species identification, using multi-frequency and broadband sonars, will further enhance the utility of AUVs for fisheries acoustics. However, before many of the more prospective applications can be accomplished, advances in power-source technology are required to increase the range of operation. The paper ends by considering developments that may turn AUVs from objects sometimes perceived as science fiction into instruments used routinely to gather scientific facts.

Science in Cinema: Teaching Science Fact through Science-Fiction Film

Leonardo ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
David Pariser ◽  
Leroy Dubeck ◽  
Suzanne Moshier ◽  
Judith Boss
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Teaching Science

scholarly journals Trabajo colaborativo y Educación Física: una propuesta didáctica de escalada en Educación Primaria (Collaborative work and Physical Education: a climbing didactic proposal in Primary Education)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 706-712
Author(s):  
Miguel Falo Sanjuán ◽  
Miguel Sanz Ricarte ◽  
Carlos Peñarrubia Lozano
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Teaching Unit ◽  
Climbing Wall ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Trabajo Colaborativo

En este trabajo se expone una experiencia diseñada para dar respuesta a los bajos niveles de implementación de las actividades en el medio natural en los colegios del barrio de Las Delicias en la ciudad de Zaragoza. El coste económico de las actividades y la falta de infraestructuras y materiales son los factores que más limitan a los maestros de Educación Física para poder incorporar estos contenidos en sus centros. La experiencia presentada tiene por objetivo superar estas dificultades. De este modo, queda constituida por dos apartados: en primer lugar, la construcción de un rocódromo a bajo coste. En segundo lugar, una unidad didáctica de ocho sesiones. Las actividades presentadas favorecen un uso responsable del rocódromo, favoreciendo la autonomía del alumnado en la iniciación a este deporte, pasando por los roles de escalador, asegurador y guía. La propuesta ha tenido gran acogida en el centro, implicando también a docentes del área de Educación Infantil en la decoración de la nueva infraestructura.Abstract: This paper presents an experience designed to address the low levels of implementation of outdoor activities in schools in ‘Las Delicias’ neighborhood, Zaragoza. The (high) cost of these activities and the lack of equipment and facilities are the main limitations that Physical Education teachers face when they try to carry them out in schools. The main objective of the experience we present is to overcome the aforementioned difficulties. To this end, it consists of two parts: firstly, the construction of a low-cost climbing wall. Secondly, the development of an eight-session teaching unit that will take place using the aforesaid climbing wall. These actions promote a responsible use of the climbing wall as well as the autonomy of the students through their introduction to this sport, where they will be requested to take the roles of climber, insurer, and guide.

scholarly journals UPCT-Bloopbusters: Teaching Science and Technology through Movie Scenes and related Experiments

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
José-Víctor Rodríguez ◽  
Enrique Castro-Rodríguez ◽  
Juan-Francisco Sánchez-Pérez ◽  
José-Luis Serrano-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Educational Methods ◽  
Educational Project ◽  
Lecture Room ◽  
Technology Concepts

In order to change the preconceptions of youth towards science and technology subjects (which, usually, are perceived as difficult or boring), new educational methods aimed at motivating and engaging students in learning are becoming more and more necessary. In this sense, an educational project called ‘UPCT-Bloopbusters’ through which a group of professors of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), Spain, use science fiction movie scenes ─as well as experiments─ within the lecture room to teach both physics and engineering technology is hereby presented. The methodology of the project is properly described and the results of a survey carried out among the students of a course in which such methodology has been used are shown. In view of this survey, it can be concluded that the project has been more than welcome by the students while at the same time has favored the learning of a great deal of physics and technology concepts.

scholarly journals Engaging End Users in Designing Systems and Hardware for a Socially Assistive Robot

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 823-823
Author(s):  
Pamela Cacchione ◽  
Caio Mucchiani ◽  
Kristine Lima ◽  
Ross Mead ◽  
Mark Yim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Science Fiction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
End Users ◽  
Design Specifications ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Robot ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot ◽  
Paid Caregivers

Abstract Development of low-cost robots to assist older adults requires the input of end users: older adults, paid caregivers and clinicians. This study builds on prior work focused on the task investigation and deployment of mobile robots in a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. We identified hydration, walking and reaching as tasks appropriate for the robot and helpful to the older adults. In this study we investigated the design specifications for a socially assistive robot to perform the above tasks. Through focus groups of clinicians, older adults and paid caregivers we sought preferences on the design specifications. Using conventional content analysis, the following four themes emerged: the robot must be polite and personable; science fiction or alien like; depends on the need of the older adult; and multifaceted to meet the needs of older adults. These themes were used in the design and deployment of the Quori robot.

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