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<p>With the drastic reduction of the school chemistry teaching program in England in 1986, large quantities of apparatus and chemicals became redundant. The disused apparatus at Highgate School inspired the construction of a chemical showcase for pupils; this has encouraged pupils to develop a passion for chemistry. The idea of a “miniature museum” came from a visit to a local primary school in London, which had a beautiful science curiosities cabinet in one of its rooms. In both schools, sciences thrive, and are popular among pupils. Undoubtedly a display of assorted artefacts, which can be readily accessed by pupils, makes a significant impact on developing their interest in science. It is hoped that the story of these ventures will inspire teachers to make their own versions of these excellent and easily constructed educational facilities.</p>
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With the drastic reduction of the school chemistry teaching program in England in 1986, large quantities of apparatus and chemicals became redundant. The disused apparatus at Highgate School inspired the construction of a chemical showcase for pupils; this has encouraged pupils to develop a passion for chemistry. The idea of a “miniature museum” came from a visit to a local primary school in London, which had a beautiful science curiosities cabinet in one of its rooms. In both schools, sciences thrive, and are popular among pupils. Undoubtedly a display of assorted artefacts, which can be readily accessed by pupils, makes a significant impact on developing their interest in science. It is hoped that the story of these ventures will inspire teachers to make their own versions of these excellent and easily constructed educational facilities.

Science Curiosities Cabinet And The Chemical Showcase

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With the drastic reduction of the school chemistry teaching program in England in 1986, large quantities of apparatus and chemicals became redundant. The...

Science Curiosities Cabinet And The Chemical Showcase

Online veröffentlicht: 01. Feb. 2023

Seitenbereich: 79 - 103

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2022-0007

Schlüsselwörter
chemistry education, history of chemistry, experiment, showcase/cabinet

© 2022 Zbigniew A. Szydło, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Science Curiosities Cabinet And The Chemical Showcase

Online veröffentlicht: 01. Feb. 2023

Seitenbereich: 79 - 103

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2022-0007

Schlüsselwörterchemistry education, history of chemistry, experiment, showcase/cabinet

© 2022 Zbigniew A. Szydło, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Schlüsselwörter
chemistry education, history of chemistry, experiment, showcase/cabinet