Country: Croatia – Hrvatska – City: Rijeka – Address: Ulica Viktora Cara Emina 1A, Rijeka – Dječja kuća
NIGHT OF DISCOVERIES
Description:
Geo Night is taking place at The Children’s House in Rijeka, featuring interactive workshops designed for students of all ages. Through hands-on activities, participants will observe stars through a telescope, create three-dimensional island models using contour lines, and test the resilience of structures against earthquakes. The event blends exploration, experimentation, and experiential learning, offering a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Curiosity drives discovery – come explore with us!
Main objectives:
- Introduce participants to observational astronomy and telescope usage.
- Identify visible constellations and explore celestial phenomena.
- Demonstrate how contour lines (isohipses) represent terrain on maps.
- Guide the construction of a 3D model to enhance spatial awareness.
- Explain seismic activity and its impact on structures.
- Encourage hands-on experimentation with earthquake-resistant designs.
- Test the stability of structures using a simulated seismic environment.
- Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific exploration through interactive learning.
Event language: Croatian
The event will be: “Live” in presence
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Reference person: Ana Marinić – Role or function: Geography teacher
Those who organize are: Geography enthusiasts, Geography teachers
Estimated starting time (local time): 5:00:00 PM
Expected duration: around 2 hours
Event program:
Workshops
- Star Hunt
Look through a telescope and discover the secrets of the night sky!
Facilitators: N. Žagar, R. Žagar - Cut, Assemble, Glue
Turn a map into a three-dimensional model!
Facilitators: B. R. Čirjak, K. Smud - Earthquake in a Pan
Can your structure stay standing when the ground shakes? Build and test it!
Facilitators: A. Marinić, A. Baraka Ribinski, D. Kolarić
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