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PSC Discovery Program for Youth
English title |
PSC Discovery Program for Youth |
Applicant |
Zeeman Samuel C.
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Number |
158542 |
Funding scheme |
Agora
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Research institution |
Departement Umweltsystemwissenschaften ETH Zürich
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Institution of higher education |
ETH Zurich - ETHZ |
Main discipline |
Molecular Biology |
Start/End |
01.04.2015 - 31.03.2018 |
Approved amount |
175'440.00 |
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All Disciplines (9)
Agricultural and Forestry Sciences |
Cellular Biology, Cytology |
Keywords (6)
Young people; Innovation; Tinkering; Inquiry-based learning; Global change; Plant Sciences
Lay Summary (German)
Lead
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Die PSC Discovery Programm für Jugendliche möchte Innovationen in der Pflanzenforschung und deren Nutzen für die Gesellschaft sichtbar machen. Von April 2015 bis Juli 2017, werden 15+ WissenschaftlerInnen und Kommunikatorinnen des Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center zusammen mit Lehrpersonen des ETH MINT Lernzentrum verschiedene Workshops für die Sekundarstufe entwickeln und durchführen. Die Workshops werden viele spannende Experimente und Diskussionsformate rund um das Thema Innovation in der Pflanzenforschung anbieten. Für jedes Experiment werden Lernziele formuliert, die sich nach dem im Lehrplan 21 formulierten Kompetenzen und Aufträgen orientieren. Die Experimente können als forschendes Lernen (inquiry-based learning) angeleitet werden.
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Lay summary
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Die PSC Discovery Programm für Jugendliche möchte Innovationen in der Pflanzenforschung und deren Nutzen für die Gesellschaft sichtbar machen. Von April 2015 bis Juli 2017, werden 15+ WissenschaftlerInnen und Kommunikatorinnen des Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center zusammen mit Lehrpersonen des ETH MINT Lernzentrum verschiedene Workshops für die Sekundarstufe entwickeln und durchführen. Die Workshops werden viele spannende Experimente und Diskussionsformate rund um das Thema Innovation in der Pflanzenforschung anbieten. Dazu gehören z. B. der Einsatz von hochentwickelten Technologien wie die 3D-Mikroskopie und die Analyse von pflanzlichen Genomen, neue Verfahren in der Pflanzenzüchtung sowie Modelle für Zukunftsvorhersagen für Klimawandel. Für jedes Experiment werden Lernziele formuliert, die sich nach dem im Lehrplan 21 formulierten Kompetenzen und Aufträgen orientieren. Die Experimente können als forschendes Lernen (inquiry-based learning) angeleitet werden. Die Discovery Workshops werden durch ausserschulischen Angebote ergänzt. Verschiedene Tüftelaktivitäten und Olympiaden (z.B. Bugnplay.ch) werden der Leidenschaft und Begeisterung für Innovationen einen Experimentierraum geben. Im Jahr 2016, lädt eine ganzjährige Klimagarten Installation im Botanischen Garten der Universität Zürich zu Experimenten, Schulklassenführungen und Veranstaltungen rund um das Thema Klimaveränderung und nachhaltigem Verhalten ein. Organisatoren: Seit 2010 bringt das Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center die pflanzenwissenschaftliche Forschung in den Schul- und Familienalltag. Das PSC ist ein Kompetenzzentrum für Pflanzenwissenschaften und vertritt über 500 Forschende der ETH Zürich sowie der Universitäten Zürich und Basel. Die Workshops werden über das Life Science Learning Center, das Science Lab der Universität Zürich, der Verein GLOBE Schweiz und das Schweizerische Life Science Schulprogamm von Science et Cité angeboten.
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Responsible applicant and co-applicants
Employees
Collaboration
Verein GLOBE Schweiz, Phaenonet, Eric Wyss |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication - Research Infrastructure |
Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center, M. Paschke, M. Dahinden, J. Schläpfer, C. Rapo |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication - Research Infrastructure - Exchange of personnel |
Migros Kulturprozent, Dominik Landwehr |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication |
Communications Departments ETH Zurich, University of Zurich |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication |
EducETH MINT Lernzentrum, Ralph Schuhmacher, Patrick Faller |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication - Exchange of personnel |
Life Science Learning Center, Prof. Daniel Kiper |
Switzerland (Europe) |
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- in-depth/constructive exchanges on approaches, methods or results - Publication - Research Infrastructure |
Communication with the public
Communication |
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Media |
Place |
Year |
Print (books, brochures, leaflets)
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Climate Garden 2085: Handbook for a public experiment
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International
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2017
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Print (books, brochures, leaflets)
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Klimagarten 2085: Handbuch für ein öffentliches Experiment
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German-speaking Switzerland International
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2017
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New media (web, blogs, podcasts, news feeds etc.)
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PSC Facebook
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German-speaking Switzerland International
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2017
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Print (books, brochures, leaflets)
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Was erforschen Pflanzenwissenschaftlerinnen?
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German-speaking Switzerland
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2017
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Talks/events/exhibitions
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Klimagarten 2085 - art and science exhibition
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German-speaking Switzerland
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2016
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New media (web, blogs, podcasts, news feeds etc.)
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Klimagarten 2085 Blog
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Blog
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International German-speaking Switzerland
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2016
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New media (web, blogs, podcasts, news feeds etc.)
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Klimagarten Facebook
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German-speaking Switzerland International
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2016
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Funding scheme |
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Agora |
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Project funding |
150838
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R'EQUIP |
130794
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01.06.2010 |
Project funding |
136273
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01.01.2012 |
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138983
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01.10.2012 |
SNSF Professorships |
127155
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01.04.2010 |
Sinergia |
133863
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01.12.2011 |
R'EQUIP |
134200
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01.02.2011 |
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145021
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01.07.2013 |
R'EQUIP |
148857
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01.08.2014 |
South Africa |
146373
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01.04.2014 |
Project funding |
140917
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01.06.2012 |
Project funding |
138248
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Project funding |
Abstract
The PSC Discovery Program for Youth aims to highlight the trends of plant science research, convey a passion for its innovations and thus inspire the next generation of inventors, scientists and engaged citizens. From Mar 2015 to Jun 2017, scientists from the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center (PSC) will develop inquiry-based science education (IBSE) content for young people in secondary school classes - engaging with some of the latest innovations in plant science research. This includes for example advanced 3D microscopy, novel breeding methods, “omics” technologies and predictive evolutionary and climate change models. +13 leading research groups will work together with a team of science communicators and educators as well as experts in school curriculum (MINT Lernzentrum) development to transform innovative science into engaging, hands-on experiments and learning materials, open dialogue formats and take homes. We will encourage young people to make cognitive connections between science and society, global and local issues, and to see the relevance of science for their own lives. Every learning activity is embedded in an inquiry-based (IBSE) framework within well-defined guidelines. Our focus will be on mapping the learning objectives within these classroom activities with the competencies described in Lehrplan 21 to make sure that teachers can implement the classroom trainings in the pupils’ portfolios. The workshops will be offered on demand via regional learning centers accredited locations for classroom training (e.g. Life Science Learning Center / Science Lab) and established/highly recognized Swiss platforms offering school class training (e.g. Verein GLOBE Schweiz, Swiss Life Science School Program of Science et Cite).Out of school activities: In parallel to each workshop we would like to inspire the young people to invent their own plant science and technology related innovations. These products can be developed in class or outside of class in the TüftelLabor facilities, our own laboratories, or the newly established Klimagarten at the University of Zurich. The young inventors will get feedback from our science educators and can enter the product in the Migros Bugnplay.ch competition and/or Swiss Scientific Olympiads. Visible and reusable: The contents will be developed so that they can be easily reproduced by for example young scientists, student helpers, teachers or trainers from the regional learning centers. Workshop guidelines and teaching materials will be published in a booklet: “Inquiry-based learning in Innovative Plant Sciences” and on an online learning platform (OLAT). The workshops will also be offered during other public events, such as the annual national “Fascination of Plants Day” organized by the PSC, Treffpunkt Science City, Scientifica, the Bicentennial of the Swiss Academy of Science.The Organizers: The PSC (www.plansciences.ch) is a competence center of the Universities of Zurich and Basel, and ETH Zurich. It is internationally and nationally well recognized. Around 500 plant science researchers contribute to understanding and solving global challenges through a true interdisciplinary network that allows us to draw from broad expertise. Researchers and staff of the PSC have many years of combined experience in science communication and education, from interactive exhibit building to teacher continuing education.
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