Active science profile

“ONE PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS”

“ ONE EXPERIENCE IS WORTH A THOUSAND

PICTURES”

There is a gap betweenThere is a gap between

The way kids imagine studying science.

The way kids actually study science..

What can we do to overcome this gap?

andand......

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Active ScienceActive Science At “Active Science” we invent, develop and

operate unique enrichment programs in science.

Active ScienceActive Science We plan, build and field-test each and every kit,

lesson or activity.

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Our Goal: To bring Science to life

and vice versa!

In order to teach science we In order to teach science we use:use:

Practical experiments that

Do not require complicated equipment.

Give every child something to do. Make sure it can be replicated at

home. Allow kids to Think, Hypothesize,

Test and Convince themselves by witnessing the outcome.

In order to teach science we In order to teach science we use:use:

simple language: Tell a story/riddle/joke

presenting a problem or a dilemma.

Omit the use of scary formulas & equations.

Use terms that are relevant to the children’s lives .

Use IF-THEN logic. Give structure but keep an

open-mind.

(The logical thinking may be presented using TOC cloud/branch.)

HowHow dodo wewe useuse Self-operate Science kits:Self-operate Science kits:

• We develop kits that are “Ready-Made-Deals” for teachers/parents/instructors to use, with little or no preparation.

• Each kit contains the required written background and materials to perform the experiments.

• Each lesson plan offers the use of TOC thinking tools.

Active Science around the Active Science around the worldworld

• In Korea - Orda (Creative group) – a company that engages in educational games – produces and markets the Active Science kits, mainly in Korea.

• In the Netherlands TOC for Education in the Netherlands are successfully using and enjoying our activities ( - “Equilibrium Clowns”, etc.).

• In Israel we teach Active Science in many places, mainly to gifted children.

Thank YouThank You!!Dr. Rami Kallir

+972-46380422+972-52-2786758

kallir@netvision.net.il