Science curiosities cabinet and the chemical showcase

• Autorzy: Szydło Zbigniew A.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/cdem-2022-0007

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

With the drastic reduction of the school chemistry teaching program in England in 1986, large quantities of apparatus and chemicals became redundant. The disused apparatus at Highgate School inspired the construction of a chemical showcase for pupils; this has encouraged pupils to develop a passion for chemistry. The idea of a “miniature museum” came from a visit to a local primary school in London, which had a beautiful science curiosities cabinet in one of its rooms. In both schools, sciences thrive, and are popular among pupils. Undoubtedly a display of assorted artefacts, which can be readily accessed by pupils, makes a significant impact on developing their interest in science. It is hoped that the story of these ventures will inspire teachers to make their own versions of these excellent and easily constructed educational facilities.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

chemistry education; history of chemistry; experiment; showcase; cabinet

PL

edukacja chemiczna; historia chemii; eksperyment; gablota

• Wydawca: Towarzystwo Chemii i Inżynierii Ekologicznej
• Czasopismo: Chemistry-Didactics-Ecology-Metrology
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: R. 27, NR 1-2
• Strony: 79--103
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Szydło Zbigniew A.

• Highgate School, London N6 4AY, United Kingdom

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).