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

2. Promoting physics, supporting physicists What is Physics Busking? Busking or Street Entertaining is a well established activity in Irelands 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!!

3. Promoting physics, supporting physicists 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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11. Physics Buskin makes the RTE News July 7 th 2012

12. Promoting physics, supporting physicists l Science on Stage is a European initiative designed to encourage teachers from across Europe to share best practice in science teaching. l Irish team produces booklets and 50 videos l http://www.scienceonstage.ie / http://www.scienceonstage.ie /

13. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Thank You paul.nugent@gmail.com