Education through theatre: Typologies of Science Theatre

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Chemi ◽  
Peter Kastberg
Keyword(s):  
Science Theatre

scholarly journals An Experience of Science Theatre to Introduce Earth Interior and Natural Hazards to Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Musacchio ◽  
Tiziana Lanza ◽  
Giuliana D’Addezio
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Scientific Accuracy ◽  
Science Theatre ◽  
Primary And Secondary School ◽  
School Curricula

<p>The present paper describes an experience of science theatre addressed to children of primary and secondary school, with the main purpose of making them acquainted with a topic, the interior of the Earth, largely underestimated in compulsory school curricula worldwide. A not less important task was to encourage a positive attitude towards natural hazards that are here presented as an expression of our planet vitality. We conducted the experience with the help of a theatrical company specialized in shows for children, trying to merge scientific accuracy, entertainment and ethical issues. Several performances have been reiterated in different context, giving us the opportunity of conducting a preliminary survey with a public of different ages, skills and expectations. Results suggest that science theatre, while relying on creativity and emotional learning has the potential to raise children interest on the process of making science, on natural phenomena and may trigger a positive attitude on natural disasters reduction best practices.</p>

scholarly journals Volunteers as explainers at the Finnish Science Centre Heureka

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. C06
Author(s):  
Marjatta Väkeväinen
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
Science Centre ◽  
Helsinki Metropolitan Area ◽  
Science Theatre ◽  
Temporary Exhibitions

Heureka is situated in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. Every year, on average, 300.000 visitors come to Heureka; it is one of the largest year-round attractions in the area. 20–25% of the visitors are school classes. Heureka has a main exhibition including Children’s Heureka and also always houses two temporary exhibitions. Special activities supplement the exhibitions: The Verne Theatre, Children’s Laboratory, The Open Laboratory, Science Theatre Minerva and the Basketball Rats.

Using Geo-myths in a classroom: towards creative science writing for scholars

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiziana Lanza
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Fairy Tales ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Science Writing ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Science Theatre

&lt;p&gt;Since when together with A. Negrete we theorized the efficaciousness of using geo-myths in a classroom for Earth education purposes (Lanza&amp;Negrete 2007) I have been experimenting the use of them in different science narratives context. In my presentation, I will retrace all the experiences done starting with science theatre, including &amp;#160;Open Air museum, till the more recent &amp;#160;done with scholars of secondary schools for re-writing myths and transforming them in fairy-tales for primary school children. Using geo-myths with students in different context has convinced me of their efficaciousness in spreading the knowledge of the planet, while educating to the respect of the Earth. In my presentation I will give also some precious hints in this sense.&lt;/p&gt;

scholarly journals Science theatre in teaching and popularizing the history of chemistry: The case of a theatrical play on Nobel-laureate A.I. Virtanen

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-475
Author(s):  
Jan Jansson ◽  
Maija Aksela
Keyword(s):  
History Of Science ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Nobel Laureate ◽  
Chemistry Teaching ◽  
History Of Chemistry ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
History Of ◽  
Science Theatre

The article discusses the significance of science theatre and the role of nature of science in it, as well as the significance of history of chemistry, and different methods for popularizing it and using it in teaching. The study includes two surveys (N=45 and N=126) conducted among the audiences of “Virtanen!” play, performed in 2011. The data was analyzed using content analysis. Based on the results, the history of science was mainly portrayed through the life of the protagonist of the play, and the play showed the human side of science to the audience. In addition, from the viewpoint of nature of science, the play emphasized the role of social interaction in science as well as the interaction between science and the society. According to the audiences, national expertise in chemistry should be emphasized more in order to increase interest towards the subject and also to promote national self-esteem. It was suggested that history of chemistry should be presented through different methods, such as science theater, school teaching, exhibitions, and documentary films, in future. Also, it was hoped that history would be included in chemistry teaching together with other chemistry contents, through historical portraits of scientists, in collaboration with other school subjects or as a separate lesson on history of science. Science theatre was found to be a good method to teach history of chemistry and nature of science, and to popularize chemistry.

scholarly journals Editorial: Special Issue “Promoting STEAM in Education”

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaana Herranen ◽  
Erik Cyrus Fooladi ◽  
Marina Milner-Bolotin
Keyword(s):  
Early Years ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Steam Education ◽  
Common Notion ◽  
History Of ◽  
Science Theatre ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
The Impact

Lately STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/aesthetics/architecture/all, mathematics) education has become a common notion. Yet, the theoretical and practical perspectives on STEAM, from its nature to classroom applications and its implementation in teacher education have unexamined potential. This special issue grew out of the International LUMAT Research Symposium “Promoting STEAM in Education” that took place at the University of Helsinki, Finland in June of 2020. With the challenges of organizing an online symposium in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, its online nature had significant advantages. The symposium drew international scholars inviting a multitude of prospective on STEAM education, while uncovering the challenges faced by educators. The issue aims at examining these challenges through a collection of papers. In this editorial, we introduce some key notions, discourses, and challenges of STEAM education, as a relatively novel concept and briefly discuss the history of STEAM and its evolution over the last decades. We also problematize STEAM and its roots through asking a question: What is “A” in STEAM representing? Then we introduce the three articles in this special issue: “Full STEAM ahead, but who has the map? – A PRISMA systematic review on the incorporation of interdisciplinary learning into schools”; Promoting STEAM learning in the early years: ‘Pequeños Científicos’ Program”; and “Promoting student interest in science: The impact of a science theatre project”. These articles challenge us to rethink STEAM education, reveal the potential of STEAM, and offer ideas for future research.

scholarly journals The Flat Earth satire, using science theatre to debunk absurd theories

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Sand França ◽  
Ricardo Cruccioli Ribeiro ◽  
Luana Rosa Soares ◽  
João de Oliveira Soares ◽  
Gabriel Brito de França ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Art Educators ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Science Theatre ◽  
Performing Art

Abstract. Science needs everything, and art must feed on it for its actions. With the growing popularity of social media, absurd theories have been gaining consensus without any criticism, and, even worse, they have consolidated. Thus, in order to find solutions for a better understanding of our theories, it was created the project "The Earth is Flat! Now What?", that uses performing art as the main communicator to spread science. The first step was a meeting for promoting integration among Geophysicists, Art-educators, Artists, Astronomers, clowns and all the different expertise participating in the project. The meeting was also the occasion for planning the show. The second step was the dramaturgy along with the creative process, which involved discussions of the scenes and lessons about the theme to be presented. And the third step was the performance. The bibliographical review, which is the same method named the “table's work” for artists, was not based on indexed journals, but rather on social networks and classes for understanding the shape of the Earth. The show impacts the community in a fun way offering the opportunity of a new experience to the population.

scholarly journals PIVOTS: Service Learning at the Science, Theatre & Magic Boundary

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Papalaskari ◽  
Karen Hess ◽  
Debra Kossman ◽  
Sue Metzger ◽  
Alain Phares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Science Theatre
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