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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

Book or article
the_fourth_revolution
Spokes resource
Book review: 'The Fourth Industrial Revolution' by Klaus Schwab
May 2017 - "It is a treasure trove of good data, unique insights and a powerful vision for humanity". Read this book review by Andrea Bandelli.
Category:
Topics in science
Keywords:
good reads, economics, industrial revolution, innovation
Practical guide or toolkit
Spokes resource
Take up the cause of Ocean Literacy with Sea Change!
April 2017 - By encouraging a better understanding of the inextricable connection between us and the ocean, the Sea Change project aims to create ocean-literate citizens that feel empowered to adopt environmentally conscious behaviours and protect the precious resources the ocean provides for us all.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
#seachange, #oceanliteracy, #sea, #ocean, #environment, #scienceeducation
Book or article
Action run by the Natural History Museum of Aarhus, Denmark, as part of the citizen science project "Rethink Urban habitats".
Wicked problems and the need for civic science
April 2017 - Feature article by Justin Dillon published in Spokes #29, April 2017
Science education and environmental education need to converge, Dillon argues - and the science engagement sector can play a crucial role. | Estimated reading time: 15 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
wicked problems, civic science, environment, environmental education, sustainable development, Spokes
Book or article
Teenagers at Cité de l’espace engaging with the exhibition via the app. Copyright: Cité de l’espace
Digital storytellers
April 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #29, April 2017
Six professionals on what it means to tell stories using digital technologies | Estimated reading time: 27 minutes (3-6 min per interview)
Keywords:
storytelling, transmedia, Digital, Spokes
Video
Black Mirror season two, episode one "Be Right Back"
Spokes resource
Series review
April 2017 - Black Mirror is a television anthology series, running since 2011, depicting "a future where people are not the masters of technology anymore but are often the subjects of technological devices. Each of [it's] stand-alone episodes shows insecure environments where characters often struggle to obtain what they want and are the pawns of the technological system" by Daphnie Daras, Master student at ULB in Brussels and Ecsite's Communications Intern from September to December 2016.
Category:
Topics in science
Keywords:
Black Mirror, television, science, technology
Book or article
LIFE and the circular economy publication
Spokes resource
LIFE Environment: Circular Economy
April 2017 - The EU-funded LIFE projects featured in this 2017 package illustrate how the application of circular economy principles can contribute to the protection of the environment, while also leading to market solutions and new employment.
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
european commission, environment, Life, circular economy
Practical guide or toolkit
Leading cultural institutions by A. Hoeg
Spokes resource
Leading cultural institutions
March 2017 - 43 recommendations for successful leadership of cultural institutions by Asger Høeg, former CEO of Experimentarium.
Keywords:
management, leadership, finances, cultural institution
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
“The ISS: Living and Working in Space” Kit
March 2017 - The International Space Station is the world’s largest-ever scientific venture, and the European Space Agency is a key member of this international partnership. The Ecsite Space Group has developed a ready-to-print exhibition and several hands-on activities that seek to engage children and adults alike with the daily life and work of ESA astronauts on board the Space Station. Explore this extraordinary living and working environment with our new kit!
Category:
Topics in science
Keywords:
#space group, #ESA, #ISS, #spaceflight
Book or article
Cover page, Harmful Algal Bloom by Robin Raine
Spokes resource
Interactive marine science eBook on Harmful Algal Blooms
March 2017 - Via multi-touch and interactive features and an exciting story about Harmful Algal Blooms, this eBook introduces the important concept of phytoplankton, the start of marine food chains. Download your free copy here.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
marine science, ebook, sea change
Book or article
2016-2017 Attractions Management Handbook cover
Spokes resource
Attractions Management Handbook 2016-2017
March 2017 - The 2016-2017 issue of the Attractions Management Handbook includes an article on attracting girls to science by Carmen Fellonosa (p. 76).
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
attractions management, girls
Book or article
Infant Area Mobile at the Museum of Science, Boston (United States). Photo: Janna Doherty
Under 3s: meaningful offers for natural scientists
March 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #28, March 2017
Debunk your misconceptions about babies and toddlers in museums and science centres | Estimated reading time: 19 minutes (3-5 min per interview)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
toddler, baby, museum, under 3, early learner, learning, Spokes
Book or article
Science: It's a Girl Thing, Gender Day event at Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw, Poland, December 2012
From STEM to STEAM (education): A necessary change or ‘the theory of whatever’?
March 2017 - Feature article by Maria Xanthoudaki published in Spokes #28, March 2017
What does the 'A' in STEAM actually stand for? | Estimated reading time: 13 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
STEM, STEAM, art & science, creativity, learning, education, Spokes

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