Program
Posters, experiments and scientific educational material boots will be available along the full duration of the conference
Informal discussions are considered of utmost importance!
List of works (title, authors, proceedings book' 1st page number):
Hands-on Sustainability:
How Can We Contribute to the Construction of a Sustainable Future?
A. Vilches, B.V. Dorrío and D. Gil-Pérez 1
The Debate Forums in the Learning Regime
F. Lopes dos Reis and A.E. Martins 6
Magical Numbers May Govern the Optimum Size of Curriculum Classes
I.R. Chisleag-Losada and R. Chisleag 10
E-Learning : A Way in Teaching / Learning
F. Lopes dos Reis and A.E. Martins 14
Solar-Recharged UPS as a Low Cost AC Power Supply for Electronics and
Environmental Education
J. Diz-Bugarín and M. Rodríguez-Paz 20
A Reflexion on the Importance of Web in Long-Distance Teaching
F. Lopes dos Reis and A.E. Martins 23
Mobile Phones in the Classroom
S. Divjak 28
Some Simple Experiments in Optics Using a Photo-Resistor
A. Dias Tavares and M. Muramatsu 31
Educational Exhibition about Flow of Renewable Energies in Traditional Maize
Culture in Galicia
M. Rodríguez Paz and J. Diz-Bugarín 35
Research Interpretation in University
B.V. Dorrío 41
Itinerant Museum of History Chemistry – Soap
J. Mesquita Contarini and W. Ruggeri Waldman 48
Nanotechnology Education on a Local Scale
N. Berchenko and I. Berezovska 54
Enhancing Women Presence in Science – from “De Jure” to “De Facto” Situation
C. Timus 59
Electronic Resources in Patient Education: Issues and Solutions
I. Berezovska, K.L. Buchinger and U. Chernyaha 64
Itinerant Chemistry History Museum - Discussions on “Biotechnology”
C. Miranda, D. Gossani, L.C. Passoni and W. Ruggeri Waldman 69
The Wonderful World of Crystals
E. Niculescu 73
Strategy for Innovation and Quality in Research
R.V. Medianu and C. Timus 74
Hands-on Activity as a Source of Motivational Effectiveness of Learning Tasks in
Science Education
J. Trna 78
Consequences of a Quadratic Law of the Lever
A.K.T. Assis and F.M.M. Ravanelli 82
Senses Built up the Students about Themselves as Learners
A.R. Goulart, J. Moraes and M.C.C. Magalhães 85
Comparison between Orientation of Kindergartens Students by Traditional Distance
Learning and e-Learning
S. Seixas 85
Appropriate Technology in Biological Sciences for Developing Countries – A Do It
Yourself Program
C. Peres da Costa 88
The Brazil Chemistry Discovery. Itinerant Museum of the History of Chemistry -
Approaching on “Food Conservation”
A. Morais de Sousa and W. Ruggeri Waldman 90
Improving Pre-School Children Initial Ideas about Terrestrial Snails
R. Gaspar 97
Why are Crabs Disappearing from Recife? The Use of a Short Film in a Non-Formal
Context in Elementary School Teaching
K.M. Euzebio da Silva, A. Flora Pereira and F. Muniz Brayner Lopes 98
Continuous Formation for Teachers of the Initial Series of the Fundamental Teaching.
“Projeto Mão na Massa”
R.C.P. Borges, B.A.C.C. Athayde, S. Falconi and K.F.O. Matos 98
Teachers´ Participation in Guided Visits at Museu de Ciências Naturais PUC Minas
A.C. Sanches Diniz 99
Espaços da Ciência of the CECIERJ Foundation
V. Cascon, V. F. Guimarães, P.C.B. Arantes and M. S. Dahmouche 99
The project “Ciência ao Vivo”: itinerant science demonstrations
M.C. Hermida Martinez Ruiz, A. Gaspar, and R. Deus Lopes 100
Rescuing Astronomy of the Great Navigations. Teaching Astronomy through
Instruments of XVI Century
P. Leroy, H. Fabiano de Castro and A. Alex de Paula 101
E-portfolio – A Modality of Optimising the Evaluation in the Process of Initial and
Continuous Training of the Teachers
E. Mănucă, B. Constantin Neculau, A. Sevastian and R. Gavrilas 102
Evaluation of the New Practical Approaches in the Biochemistry Course of the
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
R. Freitas e Silva, A. Pavão, M. Vanusa da Silva and M.T. Santos Correia 106
Problem Solving and Device Construction
M. Firer 106
Synchronizing Head & Hands together for Excellence:
Role of Technology Communication & Technological Temper -An Attitudinal Analysis
M. Patairiya 107
Learning in Interdisciplinary (non)Formal Contexts – A Means of Developing the
Students’ Creativity
E. Mănucă, S. Alexandru and R. Gavrilaş 113
Learning by Doing. Filling Children with Enthusiasm for Scientific Discovery
N. Erentay 118
Partitive Mixing of Colours Interactive Device
R. Veiga, R. Correia and J.S. Esteves 125
Developing a Sense of Connectedness to the Natural World: Latest Impressions from
the Unique and Universal Project
N. Erentay 131
Problem-Based Learning in Physics
E. Vladescu 141
Developing Mathematical Talent of Students
L.C. Vladescu 145
Computer Simulations of Physics Phenomena Using Flash
I. Radinschi, C. Damoc, A. Cehan and V. Cehan 147
Perennial Value of Great Physics Laboratory Equipment Collections
R. Chisleag, V.C. Diaconescu and V. Buiu 152
Permanently Expanding the Use of Standard Laboratory Equipment to New
Applications
R. Chisleag 153
Informal Learning at School. Science Fairs in Basic Schools
Z. Esteves, A. Cabral and M.F.M. Costa 154
Metals Are Reductive but Some Are More than Others
S.R. Oliveira Guedes and J.M. Pereira da Silva 158
Building a Robot to Use in School – Teachers and Students Learning Together
A.F. Ribeiro 161
Hands-on and Fieldwork Activities in Biology Teaching: A Proposal for Vocational
High School Students.
J.Moraes and M.C.M. Godinho-Netto 169
Thursday Cultural. All Thursday a Different Programming in the Museum of Natural
Sciences PUC Minas
E.M. Valadares Calaça Câmara, A.C. Sanches Diniz and P. Leroy 175
Professor in Activity in Informal Education. The Participation of the Professors in the
Visits Monitored to the Museum of Natural Sciences PUC Minas
A.C. Sanches Diniz 176
Project Living Museum. Accessibility to Creativity at the Museum PUC Minas
A.C. Sanches Diniz and E.M. Valadares Calaça Câmara 176
Vacation in the Museum. Educative Leisure in the Vacations of Winter and Summer in
the Museum of Natural Sciences PUC Minas
A.C. Sanches Diniz and E.M. Valadares Calaça Câmara 177
GAIA Center of Sciences. Itinerant Planetary-Observatory
P. Leroy and T. Aquino da Silveira 177
Building and Optimization of Solar Stoves and Ovens
W. Savoy and P. Leroy 178
Constructing a Solar Collector of Low Cost: An Opportunity to Teach Physics
T. Almeida Guimarães, L.A. Weiller, N. Gomes e Andradea, T.D. Moura, R.I. Correaa
and A.G. Dickman 178
Art and Science in the Park
M. Muramatsu and J.N. Teixeira 179
International Education at Ternopil State Technical University (Ukraine): Gaining
Experience
I. Berezovska, N. Mulyk and O. Matsyuk 179
Experimental Classes in Physics Courses in Higher Education: Managing the
Learning Outcomes and Favouring the Students Initiatives
M.P. Dos Santos, E. Cardoso and M. Santana 180
Science in Your Pocket
R.F. Wisman and K. Forinash 180
Steel Spheres and Skydiver Terminal Velocity Using Video Analysis Software
J. Costa Leme and C. Moura 187
Hands-on Interferometry
B.V. Dorrío 188
Science e –learning @ portal.moisil.ro
M. Garabet and I. Neacşu 189
Coal Mines and Natural Surroundings, Can They Be Integrated? An Educational
Standpoint
J. Redondas 192
Students’ Awareness of Endangered Species and Threatened Environments: A
Comparative Case-Study
M. Erdoğan, N. Erentay, M. Barss and A. Nechita 200
Amelioration of Acidic Soils: School Experiments with Colour Indicators
Demonstrating Cation and Anion Exchange Effects in Acid Soils
H. Bannwarth, I.Köster and H.Theurer 207
Between Deficiency and Abundance: School Experiment to Demonstrate the
Ambivalence of Environmental Relevant Compounds Like Nitric Acid HNO3 by
Demonstrating the Concentration- Dependent Effect on Plant Growth
H. Bannwarth 208
Experimental Contribution to Climate Protection: Attempts and Problems with the
CO2-Capture by Ammonia
H. Bannwarth 209
Respiration and Photosynthesis in Context: Experiments Demonstrating Relationship
between the Two Physiological Processes
H. Bannwarth 209
The Use of Everyday Life Problems in Secondary Education:
How to Boil an Egg
P. Lamprini, P. Dimiriatis, E. Kyriaki and M. Dimitra 216
Conservation of Energy Activity in a High School Classroom
A.S. Chaves, A.L. Fernandes Marques and V. Fortes de Castro 220
Science Communication: Science is Everywhere but Where?
S. Gelmez 220
“Hands-on Science” During the Holidays
A. Breda Matos, I. Couto Lopes, M.C. Alexandre, M.F. Araújo and M.P. Guedes 223
Support Material for In-School Hands-on Experiments
B. Rangachar 224
“Hands-on: Oral Health“ Science- and Health Education in a Constructivist
Classroom
J. Klocke, S. Neubert and K. Klein 225
“Science Camps-A Hands-on Experience”
An Experimental Contribution to Science- and Health Education
K. Klein, A. Germunf and M. Klein 226
Contributions of a Scientific Society (Society for Developmental Biology) and Its
Members to Science Education at All Levels
I. Chow 226
The Tulla Rectification of the River Rhine. A 19th Century Intervention d its 21st
Century Impact
K. Klein 227
Waste Water Management – A Hands on Experience
D. Serwas, S. Knop and K. Klein 228
Water Purification
T. Viileberg 230
Robotics. Robot’s Construction
A.F. Duarte, I. Carvalho, L. Carvalho, R. Krupa and V. Pereira 230
Science and Technology Fair of the Rio de Janeiro State
M.S. Dahmouche, V. Cascon, V.F. Guimarães, S.P. Pinto and P.C.B. Arantes 230
Learning How about Climatic Alterations in Urban Areas from Simple Experiment of
Thermology
E. Nunes da Silva 231
A New Approach in Biology Teaching: Exploration of an Online Educational
Resources Centre
A. Barros, C. Melo, N. Regadas, J. Santos, S. Pereira and T. Moutinho 231
Reception of Students in the Museum of Sciences. A Look under the Perspective of
Extended Scientific and Technological Literacy
M. Rocha and N.M. Dias Garcia 232
“Science and Technology with Creativity”. A Case Study on the Use of the Classroom
as a Privileged Space to Teach and Learn Natural Sciences
A.R. Abreu and V. Signorelli 233
Methodology of the Inquiry: the Classroom as Investigative Space
A.R. Abreu and V. Signorelli 233
Application of Technologies in Physics and Mathematics Education in some Culture-
Specific Countries
R.K.Bhattacharyya 234
A Mathematics Scholar Project
I. Couto Lopes 235
Spreading Science Fairs: Knowledge and Training
A. Gregorio Montes 235
Young Talent for Sciences Program
J.B.M. Maria, P.R.M. Oliveira, M.S. Dahmouche, V. Cascon, V.F. Guimarães and P.C.B.
Arantes 236
Surfactant
R. Rodrigues de Almeida, D. Martins Morato, F.C. Catunda de Vasconcelos, G. Rodrigues
do Rêgo Barros, J. Justino da Silva and L. Avelino da Silva 236
Discursive Trajectory of the Concept of “Energy” in a Science Class
M.M. Gadelha Gaspar, R.M. Alencar and N. Acioly-Régnier 236
Models of Explanation in Science Class
M. Ribeiro de Lira 237
Introduction to Drama as a Teaching Strategy
R. Pinner 237
The Violin as a Tool for Teaching and Learning Physics
M.L. Netto Grillo, L.R. Perez Lisbôa Baptista, V. Rodrigues da Conceição,
J. Figueiredo Gschwend and M. Osório Talarico da Conceição 238
Discovering the Human Body. An Interdisciplinary Project in High School
J.A. Martins, A.C. Farias, L. Duso, M. Giovanela, S. Andrade Tesch, S.C. Menti
and R. Goulart Ramos 238
Playful Activities to Know Better the Group of Insects in Espaço Ciência
C. Santos, G. Suellen, B. Severo, F. Carmo, A. Paula, W. Bezerra and G. Valença 238
Investigating Extraction of DNA in Popular Plants of Brazil as a Way to Approach
Issues of Genetics in the Classroom
M. Renilda, W. Bezerra, E. Santos Filho, C. Santos and M. Brasil 239
An Research of a Sun Movement Model for Different Seasons and Latitudes
M. Fernandes, F. Siqueira da Silva, P.A. Ourique, V. Villas-Boas and F. Catelli 239
The Teachers' Knowledge in Science Classes of Elementary School
V. N. Lima and R. M. Alencar 239
Teachers’ Knowledge in Elementary School Science Classes
S. Leal Marques and R.M. Alencar 240
Interactive Learning Environment and Human Communication
T.S. Ferreira and C.R.F. Andrade 240
Hands-on Universe
R. Ferlet 240
About Champagne, Antrax...and Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895)
E. Van Haegenbergh 241
Role of Hands-on Activity in Development of Students´ Skills in Science Education
J. Trna, E. Trnova and I. Vaculova 241
Asymmetries and Symmetries in Science Communication
C. Carrillo Trueba 242
A Variation of an Ordinary Biology Experiment in the School Laboratory. Temperature
Sensors Detect Enzyme Catalase´s Activity in Potatoes
E. Kyriaki and C. Kozanoglou 242
Determination of the Impulse of a Super-Ball in a Collision with a Wood Block
and a Sponge-Kitchen Using a Force Sensor
J. Costa Leme and C. Moura 243
Cosmic Ray Physics in High Schools: The Phoenix Project
E. Manganote and E. Kemp 243
Hands-On Activities in Food-Science. An Experimental Contribution to Health
Education
K. Markeli and K. Klein 244
A Classroom Practical Activity to Teach Concepts on Image Digitalization and
Transmission
E. Kemp 244
“Recreio nas Fêrias”: Workshops for Children
M.C. Hermida Martinez Ruiz, E. Nunes da Silva, J. Carvalho Bezerra and R. Deus Lopes 245
ICT at Physics Field Work
J. Pernar 245
The Bibliographic Citations and the Visibility of the Women on Science
R. Reis 246
Practical Activities for High School Mathematics
S. Oliveira 246
University Meets School in Hands-on and Minds-on Activities
V. Henriques 246
Understanding Sunlight Energy through Multidisciplinary Experiments
E. Vieira, J. Silva, S. Moreira, M.F.M. Costa and M.J.M. Gomes 246
Set-up for Studies of the Vascularization of Choriolantoic Membrane from Quail
Embryo
E. Ventura Lola Costa, N. Rodrigues Costa, G. Chaves Jimenes and R.A. Nogueira 247
“Atomística”: An Interactive Experience
A.M. Coulon Grisa 247
Exposures of Science and Technology: An Experience in the Paraíba Interior
M. Gomes Germano and M.L. Farias Freire 247
Preservice Science Teachers' Perceptions on the Use of Science Models as
Pedagogical Tools to Enhance Hands-on/Minds-on Curriculum Activities
L. Ferreira, E. Guimarães and Z. Guimarães 248
Science Museums - Places for Intergenerational Conviviality
R. Reis 248
The Student as "investigator" and the Understanding of Science: Project Scientific
Journey
R.C.P. Borges 248
Dynamic Geometry: A Hands-on Perspective for Geometry Teaching
F. Bellemain 248
The Teaching of Concepts through a Chemical Workshop in the Museum of Science
F. Vasconcelos, R. Almeida, R. Azevedo and J. Justino da Silva 249
Educação a Distância: uma Experiência de Formação de Professores em Ensino de
Ciências
A.S. Orlandi Xavier, D. Schiel, P. Pádua Krauss and S. Fagionato-Ruffino 249
Aulas de Astronomia como Recurso de Inclusâo de Deficientes Visuais
M.A. Delgado Machado and M. C. Barbosa Lima 250
Jardim da Percepção do CDCC - USP: um Espaço de Cultura e Lazer na Cidade de
São Carlos – SP
A.A. Silva Curvelo and A. Rinaldi Martins 250
Project for the Ecological Development of BUZAU County’s Hilly Area
D. Valeriu 251
Model for the Project of Ecological Development of the Muddy Volcanoes Natural
Reservation
D. Valeriu 254
Cognitive Motivational Teaching Techniques in Science
J. Trna 255
Uses of Drama as a Teaching Strategy
R. Pinner 257
Building Images: Holography by Hand, Pictures Made with Pinhole Camera
and Sum-of-Colors Ball
J.N. Teixeira, C.R. Rossatti de Souza and M. Muramatsu 258
Understanding the Human Body
M.I. Nogueira, R. Vasconcelos, M. Muramatsu and C.C. Robillota 258
The Optics of Vision
C.C. Robilotta 258
Experiências de Mecânica com Materiais de Baixo Custo
A.K.T. Assis 258
Hands-on Batteries
D. Martins Morato, G. Rodrigues do Rego Barros, R. Rodrigues de Almeida, L. Avelino da
Silva, V. Bezerra de Moraes and J. Tavares Cruz Oliveira 259
Archaeological Learning in Stones of a Remote Past
D.F. Cariolanda do Nascimento, D.F. Silva Souza, E. Vieira Cristiano, E.K. Gualberto de
Farias, M. Ferreira dos Anjos, A. Pavão, A.L.N. Oliveira and L.C. Luz Marques 259
Mathematics as Hands-on Learning
F. Dupuis and K.M. Batista de Oliveira 259
Use of the Solar Energy for Cooking Foods. Studies and Optimization of the Solar Stoves
G. Rodrigues do Rêgo Barros, K.M. Batista de Oliveira, D. Martins Morato, R. Rodrigues de
Almeida, L.A. da Silva, and E. Marques de Menezes 260
Studying Emission Behaviour of Trace Metals in Energy Production Process through
Correlation Matrix Technique
S. Thareja 260