Europa im MQ: Program for Lower Secondary School Students

Europa im MQ: Programm für Volksschulen
Theme Day for Students, Teachers, and MQ Visitors

Date: Fr 06.05., 9-22h
Venue: MQ Areal, siehe einzelne Programmpunkte
Admission free, unless otherwise stated

One of the highlights of the program for the tenth anniversary of the MQ is a big, full-day event on the theme of Europe for kids and young adults on May 6, 2011. It will include discussions with high-ranking representatives from politics and business. Workshops, exhibitions, literature, and performances give children and young adults an opportunity to playfully and critically explore European issues like integration, climate protection, sustainability, cultural diversity, and multilinguality. The program will conclude in the evening with a cabaret act followed by a concert in the Main MQ Courtyard. Lectures and discussions are held in German.

>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Grade School Students (ages 6-10)

>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Upper Secondary School Students (ages 15-19)

>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Program for All Ages


Program for Lower Secondary School Students (ages 10-15)

9-15h Cyber-Rätselrallye durch Europa
Age group: 3-12
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
A production of Internet Centers for Education
www.ice-vienna.at

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9-15h EU - Programme Kultur und Bürgerschaft: Infoplatz
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
http://www.bmukk.gv.at
http://www.ccp-austria.at
http://www.europagestalten.at

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9:00-15:00 Raffle with EU Quiz
Test your knowledge about Europe and win neat prizes!
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
A production of the Information Office of the European Parliament in Austria and the Representation of the European Commission in Austria

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9:00-14:00 KulturKontakt Austria (KKA): Information Place
Advice and information about KKA\'s activities in the fields of art, culture, and education in Austria and Eastern and Southern Europe. For educators, kids, young adults, and everyone interested in art and education in Austria and Eastern and Southern Europe.
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
www.kulturkontakt.or.at

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9:00-15:00 European Umbrella: Bringing Europe to the Communities
The European Umbrella (Europaschirm) information campaign travels through Austria giving citizens a chance to discuss their concerns with EU experts. An information booth of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Representation of the European Commission in Austria, the Austrian Society for European Policy, and the Office of the Federal Chancellor
Location: Main MQ Courtyard

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9:00-16:00 Race Around Europe and MQ Boules Courts
Age group: 8+
This miniature race track is nothing for weak nerves: Harder, better, faster, stronger! Next door, at the boules courts, things are a bit quieter.
Location: Courtyard 8
A production of Martin Markeli/The stash beyond collectables/quartier21 and MuseumsQuartier Wien
http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinmarkeli/

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10:00-13:00 Frontiers - The Computer Game That Takes You to the Borders of Europe
Age group: 13-18 Three lectures and game presentations.
The game\'s creators will be present. Frontiers gives players a chance to live through the dramatic situation on the borders at the stations along two escape routes to Europe. Taking on the role of escapees or border patrollers, the game takes them to the Sahara, the Hoggar Mountains in Algeria, the fence in Ceuta, a beach in Spain, or the harbor in Rotterdam.
Register by May 2: europatag@subotron.com
Location: Raum D/quartier21
A production of SUBOTRON/quartier21
www.subotron.com

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10:00-14:00 Tricky Women and Europe
Age group: 12+
Highlights of European animation film are presented with music videos, computer animations, and artist talks. Film program and artist talks
12:30: Meet the Artists
Location: Ovalhalle/quartier21
A production of Tricky Women/culture2culture
www.trickywomen.at

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10:30-11:20 B ananás
Age group: 4+
A funny, absurd, and insightful excursion into the world of nonsense, where everything is allowed and makes sense without making sense. Featuring dance, performance, and live music.
Tickets: tickets@dschungelwien.at, +43/1/522 07 20 20
Admission: €7.50/students in school groups €5.00
Location: DSCHUNGEL WIEN
A production of DSCHUNGEL WIEN
www.dschungelwien.at

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10:30-11:30 Europe Day Poetry Slam
Age group: 10+
International slam with European poets including Jaromír Konecný (CZE), Nino Seiler (SUI), Franziska Holzheimer (GER), and Lyric L (GBR).
Moderator: Mieze Medusa
Location: Stage in the Main MQ Courtyard
A production of textstrom Poetry Slam with the support of the British Council, Czech Center Vienna, and Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Cultural Foundation
www.textstrom.at

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11:00-12:00/12:00-13:00 Book Workshop: Where the Unknown Begins
Age group: 8+
Europe is in all of us. We want to take a look at hidden sides, dare to take literature to the limit. Renate Ilsinger inspires experiences and creativity.
Register by May 5: werkstatt@ilsingereditions.com
Location: Baroque Suite B
A production of ilsinger editions
www.ilsingereditions.com

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10:00-15:00 Experiment TV Station: My Europe, Your Europe
Age group: 10-18
Students develop a professional interview exploring their perspective of Europe.
Register by April 15: sanem.altinyildiz@educult.at
Contact for additional information: peter.szokol@educult.at
Location: Fürstenhof Courtyard
A production of tagR.tv in cooperation with EDUCULT
www.educult.at
http://tagr.tv/

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11:30-13:00 Game Developer Workshops
Age group: 11-18
Are you bored of always just playing games? You prefer to design one yourself?
This is your chance! Game creators show you unpublished prototypes and look forward to your ideas.
Register by May 2: a.landgraf@whitecastle.at
Location: Main MQ Courtyard, Rain location: Mezzanine/MQ
A production of White Castle Games & Infotainment, quartier21

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12:00-13:00 LISTENING TO EUROPE - Melting Pot Vienna
Age group: 10+
Rappers, hip hoppers, DJs, and actors between Sarajevo and Tirana, from Warsaw, Moscow, and Istanbul, bring a totally different sound to Vienna.
Concept: Mercedes Echerer and Petra Torky
Location: Stage in the Main MQ Courtyard
A production of Die 2 - on the basis of the Wieser Verlag book series - and the Austrian Society for European Policy
www.die2-records.com
Facebook: Europa Erhören

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13:00-14:30 Dance for a Colorful and Peaceful Europe!
Age group: 8-15
Breakdance and beatbox show with rap performances and breakdance battles, plus hands-on dance workshop.
Location: Stage in the Main MQ Courtyard
A production of Doyobe with the support of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
www.doyobe.com

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14:00-18:00 Europe at Play
Age group: 4+
You can borrow games and try them out here, and you can also get information about the EU program Youth in Action.
Location: Fürstenhof Courtyard, Rain location: wienXtra-kinderinfo
A production of wienXtra in cooperation with the Magistrate Department for Youth (MA 13)
www.kinderinfowien.at

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>> Full kick-off program (PDF)