2004
DOI: 10.1021/ed081p51
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Chemistry at a Science Museum

Abstract: Interactive chemistry activities developed for science museums are described and discussed. The activities are specifically designed for young museum visitors (6–10 years old). Each activity involves a challenge problem that can be successfully mastered by working with some simple chemicals. They are designed to be done on a table or rolling cart in a museum. No flames, stirrers, or elaborate equipment are needed. Each activity takes about 5–10 minutes.

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“…As of 1996, fewer than 30% of science museums reported that they had an exhibition about chemistry . More recent landscape reviews show that chemistry is still less commonly presented in informal education environments than other science topics such as biology or physics. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As of 1996, fewer than 30% of science museums reported that they had an exhibition about chemistry . More recent landscape reviews show that chemistry is still less commonly presented in informal education environments than other science topics such as biology or physics. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chemistry is essential for understanding the world and advancing society, and chemistry applicationssuch as those in energy production, food production, medicine, water treatment, and morepermeate our daily lives. Chemistry is underrepresented in informal science learning settings, however, and there are several challenges to communicating chemistry effectively. A survey conducted by the National Science Board found that in the U.S. the chemical industry is viewed least favorably compared to 10 other industries, including pharmaceutical, medical and health, and agricultural, among others . Although these other industries rely on chemistry as well, publics may be less likely to associate them with chemistry, especially as many publics also have a general lack of awareness or apparent interest in chemistry concepts and applications .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[19][20][21] Identificam-se aqui três fatores que acreditamos que possam influenciar na baixa divulgação da Química em Centros e Museus de Ciências: 1) O formato da maioria dos Centros e Museus de Ciên-cias brasileiros é inspirado no Exploratorium, criado nos Estados Unidos na década de 1960, com um acervo expositivo baseado no construtivismo, incentivando a interatividade física com os objetos da exposição como forma de atingir a aprendizagem significativa. 13 Essa nova perspectiva de museu fez um grande sucesso e tornou-se um modelo, incluindo a comercialização dos seus equipamentos que foram exportados para vários locais do mundo.…”
Section: A Química Nos Centros E Museus De Ciênciasunclassified
“…Os critérios usados vêm sendo empregados em outras iniciativas que têm por objetivo demonstrar experimentos de Química para um público leigo ou escolar fora do ambiente mais adequado, que seria um laboratório. [19][20]26 …”
Section: Escolha Dos Experimentos De Química Para a CDunclassified