patricia verheyden - technopolis
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Patricia Verheyden: Technopolis - a glimpse of the workshop "Energy of the Future"Scientix European Conference, 6-8 May 2011, BrusselsTRANSCRIPT
Technopolis®
Technopolis, the Flemish Science Centre
Open since February 2000Mission: bringing science and technology closer to the people.
Criteria for projects
InteractiveEducationalA lot of funNo school subject classificationInvolvement of the visitorSensationEasily accessibleContextualisation
Educational Activities
In Technopolis:Shows DemonstrationsPathfindersElectronic ralliesAutomated theatreLego mindstorms…
Demonstrations
Educational Activities
At schoolDownloadable educational packagesPuppet theatreScience truck ‘MysteriX’Workshops: edutainer in class room
Science truck
Workshops
A glimpse of the workshop Energy for the Future
Workshop: Energy for the Future
Theme and Target Group
Interactive workshop guided by an edutainerTheme: environment and sustainable energy Emphasis on technical skillsDuration: 2 hoursTarget group: 12 – 14 years old
Energy for the Future
Developed for the new school curriculum (eindtermen) TechnologyTested in several schoolsNow effectively a workshop offered by Technopolis from May 2011 onwards
Content
Pupils work on 4 projects Goal: to generate ‘alternative’ energy: wind, water, solar power and hydrogen:
Wind: windmillWater: hydraulic power stationSolar power: solar sawHydrogen gas: hydrogen fueled car
Final Objectives
Environment and sustainable energyNatural sciencesTechnical skills: problem solving in the design of the windmill and the carPersonal development: creativity, initiative, team work, precision…
Start of Workshop: Set Up
Instruction sheets
Windmill
Gear Test
Windmill
Hydraulic Power Station
Hydraulic Power Station
Solar Saw
Solar Saw
Hydrogen Fueled Car
Hydrogen Fueled Car
Hydrogen fueled car
The Finale
All projects are connected to the apartment
Conclusion of the Workshop
Provide the apartment with electricity
