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Title of the Experience

Science as their careers

Name of the teacher

C.R.

Country where it took place

Romania

School typology

High Secondary School

Thematic Area

Science

Experience typology

Teaching in class, Extracurricular activity

Type of contact

Direct

Description of the Experience

I have tried to raise my students’ interest in science by inviting former students who have chosen science as their careers. Students recognised that access to practising scientists and engineers would increase their interest and enthusiasm, as well as provide valuable information on careers and studies. They also felt that an expert in the classroom would help to put the subject into context and make classroom activities more exciting. So I asked my former students to come and do some static electricity experiments. What we needed was: 2 inflated balloons with string attached, hair, an alluminium can, woolen fabric.
Ask students to rub the 2 balloons one by one against the woolen fabric, then try moving the balloons together, do they want to or are they unattracted to each other? Ask students to rub 1 of the balloons on their hair and then slowly to pull it away. Ask students to make observations of what they see. The experiment was memorable with the presence of one of my former student who had to explain not only the experiment but also his passion for science.

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