Keywords
teaching of history of science
theater
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Abstract
This article aims to present the experience about the theatrical spectacle 1001 Inventions of Muslim Civilization, and to discuss its possible contributions to the teaching of the history and nature of science. The action, which encompassed 20 public schools, aimed to increase the students’ awareness to the importance of science in the period before the Renaissance and its influences in our present life. The plot is centered on four characters, two men and two women, involved in the development and dissemination of knowledge and technology, as knowledge of Optics and the construction of engines. We collected spectators’ opinions using questionnaires, and it has showed that the spectacle was well received by students and teachers. According to the reports, the students showed interest in learning more about science, technology and their histories and teachers indicated that the play caught the attention of students and could be associated with classroom contents.
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