"Electricity" - a new interactive scientific program in physics for boys and girls from 7 to 14 years old and their parents by the project Smart Barcelona
In 2 hours your child will:
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study the properties of electric current, understand how and where it occurs
2
turn electricity into useful work and regenerate it
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understand the principles of electrical appliances
4
find out what exactly should not be done in experiments with electricity
About the "Electricity" workshop
The children will visit four laboratories in which they will study electricity and its laws. To do this, they will collect a chemical current source, tame lightnings, master the wireless transmission of energy and bring light into darkness - with the help of a hand made lamp, of course.
- Light labWe produce incandescent lamps using bulbs, inert gas, wire and a current source. We study the Joule-Lenz law empirically. We will make sure that electrons encounter obstacles in their path, which, in fact, leads to heating of the conductor.
- Lightning labEach will build his own Tesla coil and light the lights without wires. We will find out what an electric field is, how it arises and we will understand why there is nothing magical in wireless transmission of electricity.
- Battery labWe make batteries with our own hands according to the recipe of Alessandro Volta. We will evaluate their power and light a small LED. And then, we connect everything into one large circuit and connect the brightest lamp.
- Magnet labWe will assemble our engine, connect it to a current source and get, although not the most useful, but very quickly rotating device. We will figure out how current makes the wires react to magnets, and why the close connection of electricity and magnetism allows you to start the engines.
Format
- 2 HOURSwill pass unnoticed
- 4 TEAMSby age
- 15 CHILDRENin a team
- 4 LABORATORIESvisits each team
- QUEST IN FOYERfor children and parents before the program
- SCIENTIFIC GIFTfor home experiment
- personal diplomafor each child at the end of the program
SPECIAL PRICE
One child and one adult of the single-parent family: discount € 3 per child
A child of the large family and his parents: discount € 3 per child
If the family has two children and both go to the program, select the "large family" option.
A child of the large family and his parents: discount € 3 per child
If the family has two children and both go to the program, select the "large family" option.
How is the event going?
60 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN ONE EVENT
There are 4 teams, 15 people each. Every team visits every one of the 4 labs. Our program is totally interactive and children make the experiments on their own.
The program was developed by young scientists and science popularizers from the best universities in the world. Students, graduates and young scientists from universities in Barcelona are conducting the program.
For everybody's convenience we split our teams in two age groups: 7-10 and 11-14. The topics are the same, and children are more comfortable with peers of the same age.
PARENTS WILL NOT GET BORED
We make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
IMPORTANT!
Before each program we carry out a small quest. We advise you to come half an hour before the start in order to have time to participate in it.
There are 4 teams, 15 people each. Every team visits every one of the 4 labs. Our program is totally interactive and children make the experiments on their own.
The program was developed by young scientists and science popularizers from the best universities in the world. Students, graduates and young scientists from universities in Barcelona are conducting the program.
For everybody's convenience we split our teams in two age groups: 7-10 and 11-14. The topics are the same, and children are more comfortable with peers of the same age.
PARENTS WILL NOT GET BORED
We make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
IMPORTANT!
Before each program we carry out a small quest. We advise you to come half an hour before the start in order to have time to participate in it.
The author of this program
Yaroslav Ivanov. Graduate of Moscow State University, biophysicist. He is the regular author of programs for "smart cities", including "Biological experiments", "Great scientific discoveries", "Scientific detective" and many others.
| Quest in the lobby Before each program, we conduct a small, but very interesting and informative quest on the topic of the program. The quest is designed for children to pass it along with their parents. We advise you to come half an hour before the start of the program in order to have time to participate in it! ⇔ scroll photos ⇔ |
Schedule
None of our programs are repeated, and this one is no exception.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
Price
Visiting events by subscription is much cheaper than when buying separately. But the price is not the most important thing. Details here!
39€
1 child + parents
36€
for groups of 12 people
34€
for groups from 24 people
For single-parent and large families ticket price 36 EUR.
If there are two children in the family, and they both go to the program, select the "large family" option when booking.
If there are two children in the family, and they both go to the program, select the "large family" option when booking.
Place
Centre cívic "Joan Oliver Pere Quart"
Centre cívic "Joan Oliver Pere Quart"
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None of our programs are repeated, and this one is no exception.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
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You can also buy a gift certificate with an open date to visit our interactive programs. It will be a surprising and very useful gift!
GIVE THE KNOWLEDGE!
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You can also buy a gift certificate with an open date to visit our interactive programs. It will be a surprising and very useful gift!
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The Smart Barcelona monitors are young scientists, students and graduates from the best European universities, who work in laboratories on weekdays and run workshops of Smart Barcelona on weekends.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
We offer interactive events and courses on natural sciences for children of 5-6, 7-10 and 11-13 years and their parents.
Each event is a brief introductory course on chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and other sciences.
In January 2019 we launched the first event for children and their parents from and around Barcelona. The scientific monitors who guide children into the programs are real young scientists from the best universities in Barcelona.
We offer interactive events and courses on natural sciences for children of 5-6, 7-10 and 11-13 years and their parents.
Each event is a brief introductory course on chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and other sciences.
In January 2019 we launched the first event for children and their parents from and around Barcelona. The scientific monitors who guide children into the programs are real young scientists from the best universities in Barcelona.
WHAT ARE THE EVENTS LIKE
Each program consists of four labs where children conduct various experiments. Each team spends 20 minutes in each lab — this time is enough to get the theory and make an experiment.
If the program has a slot for kids 5-6 years old, we make for them a separate program with simpler but spectacular experiences, in which children can sometimes participate. The show also contains interactive games and dances.
Meanwhile, the parents are involved in adult program - interactive quiz and a short lecture on the same topic that the main program.
LANGUAGE
In the laboratories, classes are taught in Spanish or Catalan. Sometimes there are also groups in English - check the schedule! You also can gather a group of 16 children (for example, in your school), and then the classes in the laboratories will be in English. Please contact us if you are interested in it!
Each program consists of four labs where children conduct various experiments. Each team spends 20 minutes in each lab — this time is enough to get the theory and make an experiment.
If the program has a slot for kids 5-6 years old, we make for them a separate program with simpler but spectacular experiences, in which children can sometimes participate. The show also contains interactive games and dances.
Meanwhile, the parents are involved in adult program - interactive quiz and a short lecture on the same topic that the main program.
LANGUAGE
In the laboratories, classes are taught in Spanish or Catalan. Sometimes there are also groups in English - check the schedule! You also can gather a group of 16 children (for example, in your school), and then the classes in the laboratories will be in English. Please contact us if you are interested in it!
MAIN FEATURES
We chose the current format for a reason. Here are our main points:
We chose the current format for a reason. Here are our main points:
- 1InteractivityWe think that children understand natural sciences better when they conduct experiments. Once a child operates a mannequin, he/she learns more about human body than after a lecture on anatomy.
- 2ScientificityWe don't consider science throwing dry ice into water, loud explosions or colorful fire. Our programs are real: from the experiments on genetics with drosophilae to chemical synthesis of esters. Our monitors are not animators, but students and alumni of the science faculties of leading universities of Barcelona.
- 3OriginalityWe never conduct "classic" experiments that have been shown to children in different science shows for years. Our developers are always thinking of something new to surprise you with. It's unlikely that you'll see what your children perform at our events anywhere else.
- 4VarietyEvery month we present a brand new program. We make it in order for you not to get bored and visit us regularly. Thus, in a year or two your child will form a complete scientific picture of the world.
- 5New technologiesIn our events we use the newest developments of modern pedagogy: quests and games, gadgets and multimedia.
- 6Program for parentsChildren always look up to you. That is why we always make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
AND ALSO
We just love science. We think that there are few things in the world that are as beautiful and exciting as science. This is what helps us create new programs and refine on our product.
We just love science. We think that there are few things in the world that are as beautiful and exciting as science. This is what helps us create new programs and refine on our product.
We are often asked about this
A normal ticket includes programs for a child and two adults and also a scientific gift for the child.
In this case we recommend sending both children to the group for the biggest children.
We offer discounts for groups of twelve children. Sounds interesting? Send us an email to support@smart-barcelona.com and we help you book at a discount.
For parents we have a separate program consisting of a relaxed quiz-quiz and a scientific dissemination conference. But of course, participation is voluntary. If you want, you can do your things and come to look for your child 1 hour and 45 minutes after the start time of the program.
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If the child is 4 years old - we do not recommend.
Usually at this age it is difficult for children to study in a group without the presence of parents. It's worth growing up a bit.
Usually at this age it is difficult for children to study in a group without the presence of parents. It's worth growing up a bit.
Sometimes we do a special program for boys and girls aged 5-6. Find details on the event page.
They can. We recommend the older group for both.
The age limit is a recommendation. The program is pretty much the same for both groups, it's the explanations that slightly differ. The main difference is the age of other people in the group, so if your child feels better with older or younger children, you are welcome to choose whichever one is better for him/her.
Teams are formed instantly. Your child chooses a name tag of a certain colour and automatically enters the team of children who chose the same colour.
If we see that more than five children are registered under the same adult's surname, we save the name tags of the same colour for them. If you are less than five or if the children are registered under different adults' surnames we recommend you to come 30 minutes before the show starts so that you can get the name tags of the same colour.
We have a special program for parents. It is a quiz and a short sci-pop lecture. Participation is not obligatory (but it's fun!). You can go about your business and pick up your child in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
According to our experience, parents who accompany and take pictures distract the children from making the experiments. If you really want to shoot some photos, wait until the program is over and go to the lab with your child who will show you the equipment and tell about the experiments.
30 minutes before the program starts. You will have enough time to take off the jacket, register for the program, go through a small science quest in the lobby with the child, and enter the main room.
No, the program is free for parents. You don't need to buy tickets.
Don't worry if you lost your ticket or you can't show it to us for some other reason. When you buy the ticket, your data is saved in our database. You only have to tell us the first and last name of the person who payed for the tickets.
If the group is too big, your child and other kids will not have fun. That's why we close the registration when 64 tickets are sold. If you really want to join your friends who already bought the tickets, choose any free date and come to the new program together!
Cancellations are rare and usually happen a day or two before the event. Instead of cancelling, a ticket can be given to friends or relatives. However, we recommend that you periodically check our website. Sometimes empty seats do appear.
Yes, you can transfer the ticket to another date and time in your Customer Area no later than 3 hours before the event.
If your child is sick the morning before the event, try to find friends who can go instead of you, because we are unlikely to be able to sell this ticket already. If not, be sure to call us before the start of the event, we will try to help you.
In your customer area you can:
- transfer the ticket to another date and time no later than 3 hours before the event;
- request a refund no later than 3 days before the start of the event (the booking system will withhold 5% of the cost, this is less than 2.26 € for 1 ticket).
For a return or exchange, you can also write to us at the contacts listed below.
In your customer area you can:
- transfer the ticket to another date and time no later than 3 hours before the event;
- request a refund no later than 3 days before the start of the event (the booking system will withhold 5% of the cost, this is less than 2.26 € for 1 ticket).
For a return or exchange, you can also write to us at the contacts listed below.
In order not to lose on the refund fee, we recommend rescheduling the ticket to another date. You can do this yourself in your personal account.
You can also request an exchange for our other products (boxes↗, courses↗, subscription↗). Or leave money on your internal account, they will be automatically taken into account in the next purchases. To do this, contact us using the contacts at the bottom of the page.
You can also request an exchange for our other products (boxes↗, courses↗, subscription↗). Or leave money on your internal account, they will be automatically taken into account in the next purchases. To do this, contact us using the contacts at the bottom of the page.
If you made a group request online, you cannot return one or several tickets, you can only change their date. Contact us to assist.
Please, check your Spam folder. The confirmation letter is likely to be there. If it is not there, please contact us at the contacts listed below.
On the Customer Area, enter your email address and request password recovery. If the email doesn't work, try a different one. If none of the emails are suitable - write us an email with your name and phone number, we will try to help.
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