Promoting physics, supporting physicists
Bringing science onto the streets
EUSEA Conference 2012
Paul Nugent
IoP Teachers Network Coordinator
Santa Sabina

What is Physics Busking?
Promoting physics, supporting physicists
‘Busking’ or Street Entertaining is a well established activity in Ireland’s cities.
In the same spirit, Physics Busking brings physics demonstrations and concepts on to the streets to the unexpecting shoppers.
Central to all this, is the concept that Physics is Fun!!

Who are the Buskers?
A group of science and trainee science teachers formed through links with the IOP and the Irish Science on
Stage Team.
The group meets before the event for a training session.
Thanks to CALMAST & Mathsweek events in
Spraoi-Waterford
Dublin
Food Festival-Kilkenny
Bath Taps into Science-Bath UK
Science Picnic-Warsaw
Poland
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What Activities?

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Physics Buskin makes the RTE News July 7 th 2012

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 Science on Stage is a
European initiative designed to encourage teachers from across Europe to share best practice in science teaching.
 Irish team produces booklets and 50 videos
 http://www.scienceonstage.ie
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Thank You paul.nugent@gmail.com