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Large Scale Demonstrations of Nanoscale Science

Large Scale Demonstrations of Nanoscale Science. Karen Dewhirst Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga, TN Museum Experience Manager, Science/Exhibits. Types of Science Demonstrations at Creative Discovery Museum. General Admission Science Demonstrations Special Event demonstrations

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Large Scale Demonstrations of Nanoscale Science

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  1. Large Scale Demonstrations ofNanoscale Science Karen Dewhirst Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga, TN Museum Experience Manager, Science/Exhibits

  2. Types of Science Demonstrations at Creative Discovery Museum • General Admission Science Demonstrations • Special Event demonstrations • Science Demonstrations for School Groups

  3. General Admission Science Demonstration • 30 minute presentation in auditorium • Daily in high season; weekends in low season • Audience participation in experiments • Presented by Museum Educators • Topic changes every 3-4 months • Occasional school group tours

  4. Surface Area Demonstration for General Admission Guests • Modified to increase length and audience participation – Spring 2012 • Presented by Museum Educators • Added PowerPoint to facilitate presentation of science content

  5. Special Event - Attack of the Nano Scientist • Part of Nano Day 2011 and Nano Night 2012 festivities • Nano man pre-sells presentation • Nano man - super hero status/photo opportunities • Presentation provides opportunity to wrap-up nano activity content • Modifications increase audience participation

  6. Training Science Demonstrations • Written script with experiment details • Group training • Watch the demo • Do the experiments • Individual practice sessions • Check-off performance • Live performance • Peer review every month

  7. Science Demonstrations for School Groups • 60 minute presentation by reservation only followed by a 60 minute hands-on workshop • Grade level specific (K-5) • Meets state science standards • Audience participation • Larger than life equipment • Engaging and animated presenter with science background (back-up presenters trained)

  8. Next Steps • 2013 mini-grant recipient • Expand museum audience in age and geography • Develop nanoscale science demonstration and workshop for middle school groups • Develop distance learning nanoscale science lesson with hands-on activities

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