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Science-me a story

Apr

22

Science-me a story

by Instituto Cervantes Manchester and Leeds

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Fri, 22 April 2022

18:00 – 21:00 BST

Location

Instituto Cervantes Manchester

326-330 Deansgate

Campfield Avenue Arcade

M3 4FN

United Kingdom

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Are science stories a good tool for talking to children about science?

About this event

The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK), in collaboration with the Lilly Foundation and the Instituto Cervantes in Manchester, invite you to the official presentation of the book Science-me a Story that compiles the winning children's stories from the first three editions of our science story competition. The presentation will consist of a round table with participation from the audience to discuss how we can make the most of this book for science education. There will be refreshments and plenty of time for networking among the public and participants.

Agenda:

6 pm. Welcome speeches.

6.15pm. round table: The use and unlimited potential of books in education and scientific outreach. How can we use Science-me a Story for science education?

With the participation of:

Claire Culliford. She writes and edits children’s books, novels and screenplays, and also uses storytelling in bilingualism context. She has used Science-me a Story in her storytelling and has been a member of the jury.

Jules Pottle. She loves using stories to teach science, and has published several scientific books for children and works with storytelling school. She has been a member of the jury since the first edition.

Isabel Peset Martin is a researcher where she uses microscopes to advance medicines discovery. She loves children books an science. Co-founder of the Science-me a Story contest.

The event will end with a social drink, and the opportunity to meet the authors, panels and organisers.

Capacity is limited, so please register your interest as soon as possible.

In English and Spanish.

RSVP required. Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation email.

¿Son los cuentos científicos una buena herramienta para hablar de ciencia con los más pequeños?

La Sociedad de Científicos Españoles en Reino Unido (CERU), en colaboración con la Fundación Lilly y el Instituto Cervantes de Manchester, os invitamos a la presentación oficial del libro Ciencia-me un cuento recopila los cuentos científicos ganadores de las primeras ediciones del concurso Ciencia-me un cuento. La presentación consistirá en una mesa redonda con participación del público para debatir cómo podemos aprovechar este libro para la enseñanza de las ciencias. Habrá un refrigerio y mucho tiempo para establecer contactos entre el público y los participantes.

Agenda:

18:00 h. Bienvenida.

18.15 h. Mesa redonda: El uso y el potencial ilimitado de los libros en la educación y la divulgación científica. ¿Cómo podemos utilizar Ciencia-me un cuento para la educación científica?

Con la participación de:

Claire Culliford. Escribe y edita libros infantiles, novelas y guiones, y también utiliza las historias para fomentar la educación bilingüe. Ha utilizado Ciencia-me un cuento en sus cuentacuentos y ha sido miembro del jurado.

Jules Pottle. Le encanta utilizar los cuentos para enseñar ciencia, y ha publicado varios libros científicos para niños y trabaja con la escuela de cuentacuentos. Es miembro del jurado desde la primera edición.

Isabel Peset Martín es una investigadora que utiliza los microscopios para avanzar en el descubrimiento de medicamentos. Le encantan los libros para niños y la ciencia. Es cofundadora de Ciencia-me un cuento.

El acto terminará con un aperitivo y la oportunidad de conocer autores, jurado y organizadores.

Actividad con aforo limitado.

En inglés y español.

Reserva necesaria en el formulario para poder asistir. Una vez inscrito te enviaremos una confirmación al correo electrónico.

Tags

  • United Kingdom Events
  • Manchester Events
  • Things to do in Manchester
  • Manchester Seminars
  • Manchester Family & Education Seminars
  • #storytelling
  • #instituto_cervantes
  • #world_book_day
  • #instituto_cervantes_mcr
  • #manchester_literature
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