After the success achieved during the first visit to Madrid Curiosity cubeThe transport container, converted into a mobile scientific laboratory designed by the science and technology company Merck, visited the Community of Madrid for the second year in a row and for six days. Specifically, it was allowed 1,678 students from 6 to 14 years old Participate in scientific experiments, giving them the opportunity to learn more about the different types of pollution that surround them in their daily lives.
Throughout the trip, the students were helped by 75 volunteersBoth are from Merck Shepherd SciencesWho tried to explain different experiences to them and help them Awaken the curiosity of little ones. It is precisely around this idea that the initiative’s goal is to increase interest in science from an early age to inspire children and young people to pursue a career in the disciplines. It stems (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, for short).
“With our curiosity cube, we want these students to experience Science in a fun way. Thus, we awaken their curiosity and make them see that behind everyday things there is a whole world to explore. That’s when they start asking questions and wanting to know more. We hope that a visit to our cube will change their lives, and from then on, they start seeing STEM subjects with different eyes.” Enrique BerlanasManaging Director of Merck’s Life Sciences Division in Spain.
“I am amazed by the questions the children ask. His imagination goes way beyond what you would expect. Sharing this experience with these students is so much fun because they are so amazed by everything we tell them.”
To achieve this goal, the Curiosity Cube decided to return to the Spanish capital for another year, in addition to other locations in Madrid, e.g Three songsThis is the station that this initiative repeated after the good reception last year. Specifically, it was a visit School students CEIP Carmen Iglesias, CEIP Tierno Galván and CEIP Ciudad de Nejapa. In addition, students of the schools of CEIP Pablo Sarasate, CEIP Gabriel Celaya, CEIP Blas de Otero, CEIP Alonso Cano and CEIP Antonio Hernández de Móstoles.
Enables students to use the equipment Virtual Reality, Digital microscopes And others Scientific instruments Focused on learning. In the first experiment, they studied several tests Environmental pollution Coming from different samples of sand, soil and water, thus identifying some of the solutions proposed by environmental conservation experts to mitigate the harmful impact on the environment.
The second allowed them to learn, through virtual reality technology, the different types of pollutants that are commonly found on classroom surfaces. Finally, they measured the temperature, pH, and sugar content of beverages and soft drinks using scientific instruments, like their own quality assurance It will be treated.
“I am amazed by the questions the children ask. His imagination goes far beyond what you would expect. Sharing this experience with these students is so much fun because they They are very surprised He concluded his speech with everything we tell them and everything they learn. Raquel MoyaWhich she repeated for the second year as a volunteer in Curiosity cube.
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