Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included

Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included

Explore the intersection of science and play in this 15-minute TED talk featuring neuroscientist Beau Lotto and 12-year-old Amy O'Toole. Discover how perception underpins everything and why uncertainty and questions are crucial in scientific discovery. Learn about the groundbreaking Blackawton bees project, where schoolchildren published the first peer-reviewed article of its kind. Understand the importance of physical metaphors in learning and the broader implications of involving children in scientific research. Gain insights into how participation in science can change perceptions and why scientific inquiry should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age.