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In this section you will find useful documents and information on science engagement in general, and Ecsite activities in particular. Browse through articles, toolkits, reports, websites...

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Resources

Report
Spokes resource
TrendsWatch 2015
January 2015 - The Center for the Future of Museums' annual forecasting report, from the American Alliance of Museums. 2015 trends: Open Data | Ethical Consumerism | Personalization | Rising Sea Levels | Wearable Technology | Slow Culture
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
trends, museums, center for future of museums, strategy, foresight
Video
KiiCS project - Installation at the Kapelica Gallery (Ljubljana, Slovenia). Philip Ross: “Juniors’ Returns”, 2006. © Miha Fras / Kapelica Gallery archive
Spokes resource
KiiCS arts&science incubation in action videos
January 2015 - The KiiCS project gathers scientists and artists to test original arts&science incubation processes, explore new forms of innovation and bring science closer to society through artistic creativity.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
art&science, art, incubation, innovation
Practical guide or toolkit
Spokes resource
Art&Science Incubation Guide
January 2015 - Do you want to set up arts&science incubation processes? The KiiCS' "Do-it-Yourself Incubation Guide” (available in English plus seven additional languages: Dutch, French, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish) is a free tool providing recommendations about how to develop incubation processes between science, art and creative fields, and offering practical advice gained from experiences throughout the KiiCS project.
Category:
Education & learning
Report
Spokes resource
White Paper on Citizen Science in Europe
December 2014 - This white papaer was published in 2014 as part of the Socientize project.
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
citizen science, white paper, cs, Socientize
Book or article
Community gardening as science project with a problem solving capacity. Community Garden Project in Soweto (South Africa).
Spokes resource
Engagement for a sustainable future
December 2014 - Will science engagement organisations rise up to the challenge of education for sustainable development? Feature article by Michael Peter & Christopher Garthe published in Spokes#6, Winter 2014
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
sustainability, development, education, science centre, learning
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
School workshop plan: "High flyers, Building a glider with everyday materials"
December 2014 - Aimed at 9-12 year old students. About flight and aeronautical engineering. Over the course of four sessions pupils discover more about the properties of materials, the forces involved in flight as well as getting the chance to build, test and evaluate their own gliders. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, aeronautics, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
School workshop plan: "Frisky feet, Winter-proof a pair of shoes"
December 2014 - Aimed at 9-12 year old students. Covers properties of materials, heat transfer, insulation and working methods in science. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
Workshop, engineering, heat transfer, insulation, materials, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
School workshop plan: "Music to the ears Designing and creating a sound generator"
December 2014 - Aimed at 9-11 year old students. Relates to acoustic engineering and sound. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, acoustics, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
Museum Workshop plan: "How can we measure the volume of an inflated balloon?"
December 2014 - Aimed at families with children from the age of 8 and / or pupils in the 4-6 th grade. Covers biomedical engineering, th respiratory system, measuring volume. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, medicine, biomedical, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
Museum Workshop plan: "Acoustics - Let's Hear!"
December 2014 - Aimed at 8-12 year olds, 45 minutes. Covers acoustics. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, acoustics, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
Museum Workshop plan: "Aeronautics - Plane Crazy"
December 2014 - Aimed at family groups with children aged 8+ or school students aged 10-12. Introduction to the field of aeronautic engineering. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, aeronautics, engineer
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
Museum Workshop plan: "Electricity - Suck It Up"
December 2014 - Aimed at families with children aged 8+, lasts 30-60 minutes. In the field of electricity, explores concepts like electric circuits and air flow. Developed as part of the ENGINEER project (2011-2014)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
engineering, Workshop, electricity, engineer

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