Lifelong Learning Programme

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This material reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein

Valid XHTML 1.1 Valid CSS!

Chemistry is all around us
Copyright 2015
This project has been funded with
support from the European Commission

Database

Reviews of Initiatives

Homepage > Database > Reviews of Initiatives

TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE:

Educational Programs at the Lavrion Industrial and Handicrafts Museum

REFERENT(S):

Lavrion Industrial and Handicrafts Museum

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INITIATIVE:

The Industrial and Handicrafts Museum at Lavrion is located in an area where mining activities and metal extraction (lead-silver) was actively taking place in the ancient times up until a few decades ago. The Museum is organized a series of educational programmes designed in specific thematic areas and following the cross-thematic approach. The thematic areas involve chemistry themes such as metal extraction from ore and metal reactions. The programmes can be attended by a group of 30 people, it last approximately 1 hour and a half and take place every week all year round.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIATIVE:

This initiative aims at bringing out the connection of chemistry with everyday life, since metals are present in many aspects of our lives. By performing simple experimental activities and by attending the interactive exhibits, pupils cultivate the basic scientific skills (inquiry, problem solving).

TARGET GROUP OF THE EVENT:

Secondary school pupils between 9-18 years old

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EVENT:

Simple experimental activities, simple constrauction, interactive exhibits

IMPACT OF THE EVENT:

The event has mainly regional impact in the Athens Metropolitan area

RESULTS REACHED:

The event is attended by at least 40 pupils every week

EVALUATION OF THE INITIATIVE:

This initiative is a form of non-formal education which helps young people learn chemistry by engaging in fun activities. Its cross-thematic approach is very useful for bringing out the close connection of chemistry with other sciences and with everyday life activities.

NAME OF COMPILER:

Gekos Mihalis


NAME OF INSTITUTION:

T.E.I. of Ionian Islands

ROLE:

Researcher