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Notes from the World Cafe session — final thoughts

In the World Cafe session delegates split into groups small groups focusing on topics that they were especially passionate about and wrote thoughts on large sheets of paper. You may have to click through and view large versions of these … Continue reading

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Strengthen science literacy – policy recommendations from CASC

The discussion this afternoon was focused on strengthening science literacy and developing practical ideas to formulate science policy. But before the discussions could continue, the group had to discuss the meaning of the topic. The group quickly honed in on … Continue reading

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Work Package Two – Tools for building a scientific culture

Participants of the Work Package were ARMuseos Cientificos Coruneses MC2; Asociata ProSal (PSM); Think Tank (TT);Universeum AB(UAB) and Birmingham City Council (BCC). The activities were: Study Visits 2 Pilot Actions with young people – Science in the News; Science in … Continue reading

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Science Online: iPhone/iPad apps for science teachers

The Frog Blog has lots of useful reviews and links to recommended apps for teaching science. Including Touch Physics, of which it says: “is a game where you must use your knowledge of the laws of physics to move a small wheel … Continue reading

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Young people and Earth Science

As part of Earth Day on 22 April 2010, the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ASCR) hosted an event which was aimed at introducing the public and especially young people to science in the living world thanks to … Continue reading

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