📋 Tender Overview
Objectives
This project’s aim is for teachers and students to gain valuable insights on the complexity and beauty of scientific practice, through the exploitation of the material culture of science itself, overcoming the unrepresentative image of science usually posed today. By (re)constructing historical scientific instruments they will appreciate the importance of scientific heritage while improving important competences like problem-solving, creativity, collaborative thinking and hands-on skills.
Activities
The main planned activities are: -Collection of resources and development of curriculum tailored activities; -Online teacher training courses and face-to-face summer schools; -Historically contextualized (re)construction of historical scientific instruments using everyday materials and/or digital tools; –Open schooling actions that promote the collaboration between schools, science centers/museums and other stakeholders and convert remote schools in science hubs for the local community
Impact
Trained and fully equipped teachers that will foster science through the creation and implementation of activities, rich in history of science and STEAM, uplifting students skills and their understanding of how science works. School-museum collaboration and student’s exhibited creations, sparking community interest in science and inspiring lifelong learning. A well documented project under a strong evaluation that ensures effectiveness for wider adoption.
