Ciencia en Acción This October 1-3

Ciencia en Acción (Science in Action) returns for its 11th year this October 1-3, 2010 to showcase more great teachers' projects for students and the public.  This year the Spanish and Portuguese festival will take place in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Here's a summary from Eleanor Hayes at "Science on Stage" of last year's events in Granada, Spain:

‘Science in Action’ – there could not be a better name for this dizzying display of science. One hundred and forty school and university science teachers presented some of the best projects from the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, sharing their ideas for engaging young people with science. These included dramatic physics and chemistry demonstrations, practical activities for biology and geology, sustainability projects, science films and much, much more.

For the general public, two research scientists brought their subjects – the theory of evolution and the development of vaccines for Alzheimer’s disease – to life. For those looking for something still more dynamic, there were three eye-catching scientific performances. In ‘The Dance of Fire’, visitors discovered fire, music and the characteristics of waves using the Rubens’ tube. A presentation of the physics of sound conveyed some difficult physical concepts in an entertaining way: the fundamentals of aerodynamics and aviation, including Bernoulli’s theorem and aerodynamic drag. Finally, participants had the opportunity to ‘Cook with the Sun’, assembling solar ovens and using them to prepare – and share – delicious dishes in the open air.

Read the rest of the review here. And if you're in Spain don't miss this year's great event!