Awakening students' interest in science is one of the greatest rewards for teachers in basic education. But this is not an easy task. How to transform a simple lesson into a vibrant educational experience? Inspira Ciência was the right training program for teachers seeking answers to this question.

Organized by the Museum of Tomorrow and the British Council, with sponsorship from IBM, registration for the second edition of the program was open to all teachers in basic education. Those selected explored fundamental themes in science alongside experts from various fields of knowledge, experimented with new educational approaches and technologies, and developed creative and innovative lesson plans.

Organized in a cycle of four meetings on May 11th, 25th, June 8th, and 29th, from 9 am to 5 pm, the second edition of Inspira Ciência combined theory and practice from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Experts discussed topics ranging from the origin of the Universe, the Solar System, and Earth, to the origin of life and evolution, the expansion of the human species across the planet, and the diversity of contemporary cultures. In addition, practical experiences for engaging students with these concepts were also the subject of workshops, including the construction of unconventional microscopes, boat exploration of Guanabara Bay, and more.

Participants also developed lesson plans, visited exhibitions at the Museum of Tomorrow, and explored strategies to foster skills with professionals from the British Council.

Selected:

Alexandre Sebastião Lobato Ramos, Alyne Santos de Souza, Ana Angélica dos Reis Alves de Paiva, Beatriz Nascimento Monteiro da Silva, André Luiz Nascimento de Oliveira, Sergio Alexandre Fragozo Pereira, Rafael José de Melo Nunes, Carlos Alexandre Carvalho dos Santos, Carolina Ferreira Barbosa, Cláudia Maria de Oliveira Sordillo, Daisy Braz Velludo, Danillo Pereira Dantas, Rodrigo de Jesus Oliveira Fonseca, Elaine de Andrade de Almeida, Érica Gaspar Yaakoub, Emannuel Levy Nascimento, Felipe Corrêa dos Santos, Filipe Luiz do Nascimento Martins, Rafael Altoe Albani, Christina Ferreira Gonçalves, Ilton José de Cerqueira Filho, Iury Coelho Pinheiro, Jaqueline Azambuja Barbosa Martins, Jéssica Rocha de Andrade, João Henrique das Merces Moutinho, Joice Rodrigues Manso Esteves, Juarez de Assis Fernandes, Juliana Ferreira de Sousa, Júlio César da Silva Rocha, Maria Raquel Souza de Marins Elethério, Meire Luci dos Santos da Conceição Mendonça, Lorraine de Oliveira Adão, Leonardo Lopes dos Santos, Lucas dos Santos Quintanilha, Lucas da Silva Torres, Luis Ronaldo de Souza Victor, Luiz Carlos da Silva, Manoel Hygino do Nascimento Neto, Marcelo Araujo de Paula, Marcilene Joviano Souza Castilho, Mariana Manhaes de Gouvea Figueras, Mariana da Silva Siqueira, Anderson Marinho de Oliveira, Mônica de Oliveira Rodrigues Gonçalves, Monique Silva Araujo, Natália Araujo de Lima, Priscila de Freitas Silva, Geyse Pires Regos, Jordan Luiz Menezes Gonçalves, Renata Martins, Renata Almeida Araujo de Souza, Renato Daniel Senden, Rhanna Cristina das Chagas Leoncio, Rosani Silva de Brito, Sebastião Junior, Thayane da Cruz Baptista, Vinícius Silva Teixeira da Rocha, Vinicius de Souza Matos, Viviane de Mendonça Soarea, Wiverson Weslley da Silva Freitas.