Exhibit Matter and Energy and other educational actions to occur in April
Photos: Camila Cunha
The Science and Technology Museum of PUCRS (MCT) has put together a special program filled with science and fun to celebrate its re-opening. Some changes have been made in order to make the life of the visitors better. One of the attractions is the exhibit Matter and Energy, which has been remodeled and now features interactive experiments and pieces of collection Mineralogy of the Museum. The exhibit epitomizes the International Year of Periodic Table. The year has been institutionalized by the United Nations (UN) to advance its popularization.
The Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Check out the schedule of activities for this month:
Apr 5, 7 and 10 – at 3:30 PM – Minute of Science: Rocks & Minerals
These structures come in large numbers in nature and result from millions of years of inorganic processes. Visitors can learn more about the items that are part of the Museum’s archives and learn the differences between rocks and minerals.
Apr 14, 16 and 17 – at 3:30 PM – Minute of Science: Genius Easter
Rabbits do not lie eggs, but birds, reptiles, fish and insects do in a variety of ways. This is the moment to find out more about the biodiversity and learn about the meaning of the symbols of Easter.
Apr 13 – from 1:30 PM to 5 PM – Genius Saturday: The Chemistry of Chocolate
Chocolate has multiple chemical substances that produce its flavor and taste and which have an effect on our body. This is the opportunity to get young scientists aged 7-12 to take part in a delicious experience at the Museum’s Chemistry Lab. Admission is at R$ 70.00. There are limited seats. For further information, please go to pucrs.br/mct/sabado-genial/.
Apr 23, 27 and 28 – at 3:30 PM – Minute of Science: Science in Literature
Visitors will have the chance to know what literature and the interactive experiments of the Museum have in common. It is an opportunity to check out some literary masterpieces in this activity that celebrates the World Book Day.
Apr 24 – 25 – from 2 PM to 5 PM – Young Genius: Virus
Unlike in Biology, in IT viruses are software programs created to infect computers and make copies of themselves. Many times, they end up stealing information from users. Biological viruses act in a very similar way as they put down the systems of the human body. Kids 12-17 who want to find out more about this relationship have in this activity a tremendous opportunity. Admission is at R$ 40.00. There are limited seats. For further information, please go to [email protected].
Apr 30 – from 2:30 PM to 5 PM – Genius Age: Virus
Do you have any idea of how many types of viruses exist out there? Did you know that not all of them attack human cells? This activity has been especially designed for people aged 60+ to show them more about the systematics of viruses and the importance of vaccines. Admission is at R$ 20.00. There are limited seats. For further information, please go to [email protected].
