patricia verheyden - technopolis
DESCRIPTION
Patricia Verheyden: Technopolis - a glimpse of the workshop "Energy of the Future"Scientix European Conference, 6-8 May 2011, BrusselsTRANSCRIPT
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Technopolis®
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Technopolis, the Flemish Science Centre
Open since February 2000Mission: bringing science and technology closer to the people.
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Criteria for projects
InteractiveEducationalA lot of funNo school subject classificationInvolvement of the visitorSensationEasily accessibleContextualisation
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Educational Activities
In Technopolis:Shows DemonstrationsPathfindersElectronic ralliesAutomated theatreLego mindstorms…
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Demonstrations
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Educational Activities
At schoolDownloadable educational packagesPuppet theatreScience truck ‘MysteriX’Workshops: edutainer in class room
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Science truck
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Workshops
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A glimpse of the workshop Energy for the Future
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Workshop: Energy for the Future
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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Start of Workshop: Set Up
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Instruction sheets
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Windmill
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Gear Test
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Windmill
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Hydraulic Power Station
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Hydraulic Power Station
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Solar Saw
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Solar Saw
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Hydrogen Fueled Car
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Hydrogen Fueled Car
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Hydrogen fueled car
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The Finale
All projects are connected to the apartment
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Conclusion of the Workshop
Provide the apartment with electricity