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ArticleJournal of chemical education2024

Do You Want to Make a Battery? Insights from the Development and Evaluation of a Chemistry Public Engagement Activity.

John O'Donoghue, Natalia García Doménech, Dearbhla Tully, Niamh McGoldrick, Fiona McArdle, Mary Connolly, David J Otway, Will Daly, Lynette Keeney, Mervyn Horgan

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Article in Journal of chemical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

John O'DonoghueSchool of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland D02 P3X2.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6130-9293
Natalia García DoménechSchool of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland D02 P3X2.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5273-6496
Dearbhla TullySchool of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland D02 P3X2.
Niamh McGoldrickSchool of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland D02 P3X2.
Fiona McArdleSchool of Life Sciences, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland F91 YW50.
Mary ConnollySchool of Life Sciences, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland F91 YW50.
David J OtwaySchool of Chemistry, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland T12 K8AF.
Will DalySchool of Chemistry, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland T12 K8AF.
Lynette KeeneyTyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland T12 R5CP.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0980-514X
Mervyn HorganLifetime Lab, Old Cork Waterworks, Cork, Ireland T23 N828.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chemistry is often associated with formal learning environments and has been described as overly serious by the general public, lacking some of the fun and energy of other sciences. However, it is difficult to provide hands-on chemistry activities outside the lab and other formal learning environments. Here, a simple electrochemistry based activity has been used for public engagement using household items and play dough to create a fun and playful experience for all ages. The benefits afforded by outdoor learning for developing curiosity and interest in science has also been explored through different event formats. The use of a "Smiley Stand" with "emojis" for gathering participant feedback was successfully deployed alongside interviews with the "Ambassadors" who facilitated the activity. Overall, it was found that the activity encouraged two-way conversations between the participants and the ambassadors, with few negative responses and many positive ones received. The activity also impacted the ambassadors' own view of science.

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PMCPMC11562580

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