Activism in science

The terms laboratory work and practical work are used in the literatrrre without precise defirrition to embrace mtmerous activities in science irrstructioa According to Hodson (1990), the term practical work means tasks in which students observe or manipirlate real objects or materials for themselves (individually or in small groups) or by witnessing teacher demonstratiorrs. In an extended sense, practical work involves not orrly work in the formal chemistry laboratory or demonstratiorrs, but also ar r type of activity that involves tangible objects, and provides students the opportrrrrity to manipirlate and interact with chemicals and observe chemistry in action corrsequently, home laboratory kits and computer simulations of experiments are also included. 

Perlman, I. and Asaro, F., Pottery Analysis by Neutron Activation, in Science and Archaeology. R. H. Brill, ed., MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., Archaeometry 11, 21-52 (1969). 

Jens Oddershede was appointed Professor of Chemistry at Odense University in 1988, and remains so. In 1992, he supplemented his scientific career with administrative tasks when he became Dean of Science, which, however, did not keep him from being active in Science. In 2001, he was elected Rector (President) of the University of Southern Denmark, a position which he continues to serve. However, he is still an active participant in theoretical chemistry and presently among the most cited scientists at the University of Southern Denmark. 

Crowfoot formally retired in 1977, but she continued to be active in science until her death on 30 July 1994. 

Unofficial Germany has done more for the movement that this paper was funded to propagate, and for all branches of contemporary activity in Science and Art, than any other country.39... 

There are good science museums in various parts of the country—Mumbai (Bombay), Bangalore, Kolkata (Calcutta). All these science museums are doing very good Job, carrying out various innovative activities, in science for the improvement of science education. Let us discuss some science museums a little bit in detail. 

For improving the quality of science learning in non-formal system of education, Vikram Sarabhai Community Centre was established in Ahmedabad in 1963. The Centre is one of the pioneer organisations in the country providing a variety of out-of-school activities in science for students, teachers and community. It has a team of highly skilled staff which acts as a nucleus and catalyst for various programmes undertaken by the Centre. 

Demonstrations Demonstrations are quite familiar activities in science class-rooms. Their merits and demerits have been discussed at length in the Cone of experiences they have been placed on the fourth band from the base because it is essentially a process of observing. It differs from the first three bands, which are essentially doing. Demonstrations are used to show how something is done or not done. When demonstration is followed by doing on the part of students, it becomes very much meaningful. 

He told Pope that he was deeply grateful for the offer. It offered him everything he wanted a chance to remain active in science and possibly to acquire British citizenship. 

Perlman, I., Asaro, F. (1971) Pottery analysis by neutron activation. In Science and Archaeology, edited by Brill, R.H. Cambridge, MA MIT Press, pp. 182-195. 

Modem fire protection techniques have developed through multidiscipline activities in science and engineering and involve careful selection of materials, end-use product design and manufacture, and fire performance and risk assessment. Reducing the flammability of materials is still an essential primary fire safety consideration. PP is an inherently flammable material and therefore flame retardant treatment of the polymer is an essential consideration in relation to fire safety. For material scientists, however, it is also very important to be aware of developments in fire safety science and engineering including the transition from prescriptive to functional regulation of fire safety in many coimtries. 

The present chapter deals with the countries Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, and also with Lomonosov in Russia. In all these countries during the eighteenth century there was considerable activity in science, and academies were founded. 

Mathematic al modeling has always been an important activity in science and engineering. The formulation of qualitative questions about an observed phenomenon as mathematical problems was the motivation for and an integral part of the development of mathematics from the very beginning. 

Context as a social circumstance. The social dimension of a context is put in focus as a cultural entity in society. This kind of context considers the importance of the context to the life of communities within society. Here, meaning-making can take place from two different perspectives, from a context as social surrounding or by a context as social activity. In science education, within this interpretation the context becomes intrinsic to student learning and fits most the ideas from situated learning and activity theory. 

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