Students usually come into contact with crystallographic topics, and in particular with X-ray structure analysis, only late in their university studies. Public events often focus on a playful approach to crystals or symmetry. Only very rarely are crystallographic topics integrated into school lessons in STEM subjects. However, the method of crystal structure analysis and working with its results offer many possible applications in chemistry, physics or biology lessons.
In the workshop, we would like to work out such curricular anchor points together and use best-practice examples to encourage an exchange of experiences for working with pupils and teachers.

The workshop will take place at St. John Kantius Senior High-School in Poznan, where Max von Laue studied  at the end of 19th century.

The first day will be dedicated to the presentation of oral contributions and demo sessions with the possibility for participants to get in touch with speakers and practice tutorials.

The second day high-school students will be able to carry out hands-on tutorials and small experiments supported by their teachers and crystallographic tutors. If you like to contribute with a lecture or a practical demo, please contact us by writing to gig03eca@gmail.com.

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