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42% of getS.E.T.go! readers think that the development of a 3D touch screen is a great idea and an exciting development for science. |
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17% are indifferent. |
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40% think it’s a waste of money and a gimmick. |
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Taking the world of science to Sekhukhune
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SAASTA presenter Nare Selolo prepares to “wow” the learners with a science show. |
Three SAASTA staff members recently opened the eyes of learners in a deep rural area of South Africa, to the wonders of science. It was a very welcome surprise in an area where science outreach is a scarce occurrence.
Hubert Mathebula, Dira Marule and Nare Selolo travelled to the Sekhukhune area in Limpopo with various exhibits, two inflatable planetaria and equipment for conducting science shows. For three days they talked astronomy and science careers, amazing their audiences with the possibilities these fields of study hold.
“These schools are very disadvantaged in terms of science equipment and access to ways of enhancing science learning in the classroom,” explains Mathebula. “The learners, teachers and education officials welcomed our road show with open arms.”
The road show was held at two venues: Mazwi’a Nape Primary School in Mamphokgo village and Mang Le Mang Secondary School in Ramogwerane village near Tafelkop. The education officer in charge of a number of circuit offices in the area expressed appreciation for the fact that SAASTA was prepared to reach out to his community and has asked SAASTA to organise another visit to cater for the remaining circuit offices.