ABSTRACT Science performances, or science shows, combine scientific content with theatrical techniques for the purpose of engaging audiences with science. Despite the fragmented nature of the evidence on their effectiveness, science shows are commonly used in informal science learning, particularly in science centres, schools and museums. We have collated the literature into a comprehensive review of the history, typology and evidence base for science performance, drawing on a variety of literature including research discussing classroom demonstrations, science shows used in schools and museums, museum theatre and informal science learning. We found there is good qualitative and quantitative evidence to support the use of science shows both in informal science learning and as part of the school curriculum. Science shows that use demonstrations linked by a common theme have successfully produced both cognitive and affective outcomes, and theatrical science shows are frequently used to create awareness and stimulate discussion about complex and controversial science-related issues, such as HIV-AIDS and human cloning. The key features of structure, emotion and audience involvement that are present in good science shows make them a highly valuable and effective tool for both formal and informal science learning. Further research is needed to investigate the long-term impact of science performance.

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我们表现​​如何？科学价值的证据表明

摘要科学表演或科学表演将科学内容与戏剧技术结合起来，以使观众与科学互动。尽管证据的有效性是零散的，但科学表演通常用于非正式的科学学习中，尤其是在科学中心，学校和博物馆中。我们已将各种文献整理成对科学表现的历史，类型学和证据基础的全面综述，其中包括讨论课堂演示，学校和博物馆中使用的科学展览，博物馆剧院和非正式科学学习的各种文献。我们发现有很好的定性和定量证据来支持在非正规科学学习中以及作为学校课程的一部分使用科学展示。科学表明，与共同主题相关的使用示范已经成功地产生了认知和情感上的成果，而戏剧科学示范经常被用来提高认识并激发人们对与艾滋病相关的复杂和有争议的科学相关问题的讨论，例如艾滋病毒/艾滋病和人类克隆。好的科学表现出的结构，情感和受众参与的关键特征使其成为正式和非正式科学学习的极有价值和有效的工具。需要进一步的研究以调查科学绩效的长期影响。例如HIV / AIDS和人类克隆。好的科学表现出的结构，情感和受众参与的关键特征使其成为正式和非正式科学学习的极有价值和有效的工具。需要进一步的研究以调查科学绩效的长期影响。例如艾滋病和人类克隆。好的科学表现出的结构，情感和观众参与的关键特征使其成为正式和非正式科学学习的极有价值和有效的工具。需要进一步的研究以调查科学绩效的长期影响。