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More than 100 students from three public high schools in Taguig City had a fun-filled learning experience during the kick off ceremonies of the 2015 Science Film Festival held in the Philippine Science Heritage Center Auditorium, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) complex, Bicutan, Taguig last October 21.

The students learned about “painting” with light using camera tricks and the negative effects of too much artificial light to our environment in the two opening films of the Festival namely “The Light Elephant” and “Nine and a Half—Light Pollution.”

The Science Film Festival is organized by the GoetheInstitut in collaboration with DOST’s Science Education Institute (SEI) and other partners.  It features 44 science films from around the world to be screened for free in schools, universities, museums, and other educational centers in the country until December 9 of this year.  This year’s theme is “Light” which is in accordance with the United Nation’s “International Year of Light” celebration.

Right after the film showing, the participants were grouped and made to perform hands on experiments involving light.  The activities included making their own “mini 3D cinema” using clear CD plastic cases cut and taped together to form a pyramid and put atop of a tablet; creating their own lava lamps using common household materials; and making LED throwies. These parallel activities or experiments aim to reinforce the learning of science concepts from the films.

The students’ wows and ahs echoed in the room every time the lights were turned off as they marveled at their own creations.

“Thank you po sa Department of Science and Technology para sa kakaibang experience na ito.  Sobrang na-enjoy kopo yung “The Light Elephant” at saka yung hologram (mini 3D cinema)po.  Since reproducible po pwede po naming gawin with my school mates.” (Thanks to DOST for this unique experience.  I really enjoyed watching “The Light Elephant” and making the hologram.  Since the activities are reproducible, we can also do them with my schoolmates) said Bea Suavengco, a student of Taguig Science High School.

Mrs. Cherry Ignacio of Tipas National HighSchool also commended the DOST and Goethe Institut for organizing the activity and said that the kids were able to appreciate science better especially through the two short films.  “Maganda po yung mga activities na prinepare.  Talaga pong yung mga bata na-amaze(The activities prepared were good.  The kids were really amazed.),” she added.

Meanwhile, SEI Director Dr. Josette T. Biyo, in a message delivered by Deputy Director Maria Teresa De Guzman during the opening ceremonies said that this activity has enabled thousands of Filipinos, young and old to see the wonders of science and technology through quality films, created by various film makers around the globe.

“We have proven that film is indeed an effective way in bringing S&T closer to the people.”

This is the sixth year of the Science Film Festival in the Philippines. Last year, the country gathered a total of 103,945 viewers for the Festival, second to Thailand and ahead of several participating countries from Southeast Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

For updates about the 2015 Science Film Festival, please log on to www.sciencefilmfestival.organd www.sei.dost.gov.ph or like their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Science-Film-Festival-Philippines-160662870693644/. (Maria Luisa S. Lumioan /Photos by Ceajay N. Valerio, S&T Media Service)

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Tuesday, 27 October 2015 01:06