Teachers from Bern are conducting experiments in Langenthal
On November 11, upper-level teachers from various schools in Bern immersed themselves in the fascinating world of nanotechnology at LANTAL Textiles AG. As part of an introductory course on the “SimplyNano 2” experiment kits, they were able to conduct numerous experiments themselves and gather new ideas for science classes. In addition, the participating schools will receive free experiment kits containing a total of 41 hands-on experiments related to nanotechnology.
The SimplyNano 2 kits make science tangible. Instead of dry theory, students will soon be able to try things out for themselves, experiment, and understand. Why does water bead up and roll off lotus leaves? How can metal suddenly change its shape? And what do diapers have to do with high-tech? The nano-experiments bridge the gap between everyday phenomena and modern research, sparking young people’s enthusiasm for science and technology. The necessary materials and handouts are included in the experiment kits.
Strong partners make this project possible
All teaching materials, classroom sets of experiment kits, and courses are free of charge for schools. This is made possible thanks to the support of various foundations, companies, and associations. The publisher is the SimplyScience Foundation, and the teaching materials were developed by the Innovation Society of St. Gallen. The focus is on hands-on learning that can be easily integrated into the daily school routine.
Business Meets Schools
The fact that the training took place directly at LANTAL underscores the project’s strong practical focus. In addition to the nano-experiments, the teachers also gained insights into the company’s various apprenticeship programs. As a manufacturer of high-quality textiles for the international aviation, rail, and bus industries, LANTAL offers exciting apprenticeship opportunities in both business and technical fields. Those responsible for vocational training explained the career prospects in the modern textile industry and highlighted the important role that scientific and technical skills play in this field.
Great Interest in Continuing Education Programs
There is great interest in the continuing education courses. The course in Lantal was already the second of a total of five introductory courses offered as part of the current “Bern 2.0” project. The upcoming courses are also nearly fully booked. Teachers who are also interested in the free experiment kits and teaching materials can find more information about “SimplyNano 2” and the professional development courses at: https://simplynano.ch/projekt/simplynano-2-bern-2-0/
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Contact for media inquiries:
Dr. Christoph Meili
Managing Director, The Innovation Society
Tel. 076 326 77 97
christoph.meili@innovationsgesellschaft.ch
www.simplynano.ch