The Mind Movers

Last Tuesday, some guest speakers from the Mind Museum to inform us about the things they are doing in the museum. They taught us how to share our knowledge to those who are having problems with Science, on how we can change their attitude towards learning Science. They also informed us the current status of the literacy in Science in our country and as I see the  numbers, it’s a bit disappointing that we are one of those on the bottom list who are lacking in literacy about Science. Its really disappointing that we are one of those countries which are so much into internet access but lacking in the field of Science.

They taught us how to enlighten the minds of those who are ignoring the subject matter. And it is by catching their attention by means of making their curiosity work for them. And through curiosity, they will be the ones to make ways just to find answers to their inquiry like what Albert Einstein did. They told us that Einstein said that he do not have any special talent in him, but its curiosity which moved him to reach his goals.

Aside from that, they also taught us how to teach Science by just using the things we usually see in our house. They said that we do not need to go to laboratories just to explain the events occurring in such phenomena. Like for example, by using alcohol, plastic container, a piece of cardboard and matchstick, they were able to explain pressure. They also explained surface tension by means of putting flame on the paper bill without burning the actual bill. They just used alcohol which is a 40% alcohol and 60% water. They also talked about volatile liquids. Aside from these experiments, they also taught us how to explain things to young learners even without using any material or objects. They explained to us the behavior of molecules in each state of matter. And we really had fun with the learning cause we are dancing.

Its true that our attitude towards learning Science is really a big factor on how we can the present conditions we are into with regards to Science. We will not be able to progress as long as lack Scientists. I agree with what my Philosophy professor keeps telling us about our country, he said that we can not reach our goal to be one those countries leading in terms of economy as long as we keep presenting handicrafts in every expo unlike to others countries like Singapore and China who always present their latest inventions and gadgets. Its true that through Science and Technology, we can make a difference.