Spark children’s scientific curiosity

Science Curious: A Podcast for 7–12 Year Olds

Theme(s)
Duration2023-2026
LocationsFrance
Partners
  • Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle
Project funding
Context

Limited access to fun, engaging science content restricts children’s curiosity and understanding of the living world and sciences.

Objectives

Help children understand and love life sciences, earth sciences, and human sciences by making knowledge accessible, showcasing scientific careers, and strengthening the connection between young generations and the living world.

Actions

Creation of a podcast with 10 episodes per season, answering questions through audio adventures, produced with students aged 7–12 and scientists from the National Museum of Natural History. Sample questions include:

  • Was there life before the dinosaurs?
  • Why did the dodo go extinct?
  • Are humans animals?
  • Do animals live in seaweed?
  • Why do we talk about a plastic continent?
Partners
Fondation Didier et Martine Primat - Vivre ensemble de manière responsable et durable

Founded in 1635, the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle is dedicated to nature and its relationship with humans, through basic and applied research, conservation and enhancement of collections, teaching, expertise and dissemination of knowledge. The Museum is historically based in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, but also has 12 other sites in France, all with one clear objective: to make knowledge on natural history accessible to all and to raise awareness as widely as possible to the importance of protecting the planet.

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