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.
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:
Ocean waves
(recommended for 12 to 18 years; SEK I & II)
Details will follow
How to use seismic waves to investigate the interior of planets
(recommended for 15 to 18 years; SEK II)
Details will follow
Meteorites and the formation of the Solar System
(recommended for 12 to 18 years; SEK I & II)
Details will follow
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 the time to tailor your workshop or guided tour entirely to your requirements. Our guides are booked in several weeks in advance. Please note that in the event of cancellation, we will have to charge at least part of the agreed fee, as we have already incurred costs:
- If a guided tour or workshop is cancelled by the 19th day of the preceding month
25% of the agreed fee will be charged. - For cancellations after the 19th day of the previous month
50% of the agreed costs will be charged. - For cancellations less than 3 days in advance
100% of the agreed costs will be charged. - For cancellations regarding the hire of premises
20% of the agreed hire costs, with a minimum of CHF 50.
We thank you for your understanding.