January 21st, 2016 | RESEARCH
Since 2009 Vetenskap & Allmänhet (Public & Science, VA) coordinates an annual mass experiment as part of ForskarFredag — the Swedish events on the European Researchers' Night. Through the experiments, thousands of Swedish students from preschool to upper secondary school have contributed to the development of scientific knowledge on, for example, the acoustic environment in classrooms, children's and adolescents' perception of hazardous environments and the development of autumn leaves in deciduous trees. The aim is to stimulate scientific literacy and an interest in science while generating scientific output. The essay discusses how the mass experiments can contribute to encouraging scientific citizenship.
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Dick Kasperowski, Author, University of GothenburgFredrik Brouneus, Author, Vetenskap & Allmanhet
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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 15
Number: 1
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | General Public | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Scientists | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Pre-K | Early Childhood Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs