All For Science: Science learning through play in Tanzania
All For Science: Science learning through play in Tanzania
Dr Lwidiko Mhamilawa believes in teaching science through hands-on play, as seen in Tanzania’s STEM-based theme parks.
In Tanzania, Projekt Inspire’s STEM Parks give young people an adventure playground of science, with entertaining experiments and hands-on equipment to encourage a “learn through play” love of the sciences. Co-founded by Dr Lwidiko Mhamilawa, these centres aim to grow a new generation of scientists across the country. Kids play with centrifugal force and virtual reality, drones and 3D printing – and the wider community is drawn in too. Dr Mhamilawa aims to change attitudes to science and build more “Disneyland-for-science” theme parks across Africa.
Ras Mutabaruka is a Pan-African storyteller and filmmaker based in Kenya. He is the founder of The African Perspective (TAP) Magazine and previously produced two stories for Africa Direct. He has had the pleasure of telling stories from 15 African countries.