Involucrant a l’alumnat de primària en una pràctica científica autèntica : el taller Plantes Mutants

Abstract

In the last years, the number of collaborative work initiatives between children and professional researchers has been increasing. This article offers an example of a workshop that involves 9 to 12-year-old children in “real” scientific practices similar to what professional researchers do at CRAG. This workshop aims to help the students to consolidate their knowledge on plant biology and to build a first idea of genetic mutations. Furthermore, the workshop has a positive impact on the student’s perceptions about science, helping them in developing a more accurate view of scientific research and in growing their interest towards it.