Meet a scientist
Interviews with scientists
During a visit to focusTerra, pupils are guided through the exhibition and are able to meet and interview a scientist about a certain topic.
Booking
About the booking
This programme must be requested at least 6 weeks in advance. Please provide at least three alternative dates (if possible on different weekdays and times of the day) when booking “Meet a scientist”.
Please also add which language you prefer, since, depending on the topic, both English and German speaking scientists are available.
Procedure
During the visit to focusTerra, the class is divided into two groups. In the first hour, one half is guided through the exhibition, while the other is attended to by the scientist and conducts the interview. After a short break, groups are swapped for the second hour.
The interview for the scientist has to be prepared and submitted to focusTerra prior to the visit. The questions should be different for each half of the class. The knowledge acquired during the different encounters can be exchanged during a follow-up lesson in the classroom.
Topics
The following topics are available upon request:
Detailed information
Activities
Interview with scientist about specific topic, visits to different laboratories, workshops etc. depending on the topic, guided tour through the exhibition
Age
12 to 18 years (SEK I & II; dependent on the topic), preparation of the interview necessary
Duration
2 hours
Rates
Opening hours (Mon–Fri: 9.00 –17.00)
- Schools: 220 CHF per class
- Groups: 220 CHF per group of 12 people
Please note the cancellation fees below.
* Rates are per group (each with a maximum of 12 people) or per school class (with a maximum of 24 people). For school classes of 25 or more people, different rates apply. For geological city tours, rates are per group, each with a maximum of 20 people.
** If a guided tour begins during opening hours but ends outside of opening hours, the extra cost is calculated proportionally.
We take our time to prepare a workshop or guided tour to your satisfaction. Due to the numerous short-term cancellations in the last few months, we see ourselves obliged to invoice the costs incurred in case you cancel a workshop or guided tour on short notice. Therefore please note:
In the event of a cancellation 3 or more days in advance we will charge
- for School groups and groups up to 12 people 60 CHF;
- for groups with more then 12 people 110 CHF.
In the event of a cancellation less then 3 days in advance we will charge
- for School groups and groups up to 12 people 100 CHF;
- for groups with more then 12 people 150 CHF.
In the event of a cancellation less then 24 hours in advance we will charge
- for School groups and groups up to 12 people 160 CHF;
- for groups with more then 12 people 210 CHF.
Thank you for your cooperation!