The Fusion Science Theater Project pairs the power of theater with the wonder of science to create outreach events with a strong track record for educational gains by children ages 5�11. Each show is organized around a single learning objective that is framed as a question to be answered. �Act-It-Outs� invite audience members to play the part of atoms or molecules in science models. Host characters connect with the audience and provide comic relief. Assessment of learning is built right into the show and helps the public understand the chemistry they encounter in everyday life. Here we report on two new aspects recently integrated into the project to help reach underrepresented groups: (1) the use of bilingual material and interpreters during the performance, and (2) the training of two different student groups (one for chemistry majors, one for theater majors) to perform FST shows as a college-level service-learning project.

Bilingual and service-learning approaches to using theater as a tool for science education outreach

239th National Meeting (2010)

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