A total of 5,641 students from six islands have participated as exhibitors in the 11th edition of Apañadas de Ciencias, showcasing 801 scientific projects and attracting over 11,000 visitors.
The eleventh edition of Apañadas de Ciencias – Experiment and Have Fun has mobilised 5,641 students from 40 educational centres in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, El Hierro, and La Palma. The initiative, driven by the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity, and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, has enabled students to present 801 experiments and science and technology projects developed in the classroom during the 2025-2026 academic year.
The participating centres include 16 Early Childhood and Primary Education Centres (CEIP), 3 Compulsory Education Centres (CEO), and 21 Secondary Education Institutes (IES), reflecting the project's consolidation across all educational stages. Additionally, 501 teachers have accompanied the students throughout the research, preparation, and dissemination of the scientific works.
The Miniferias, held at the centres themselves, attracted 11,003 visitors. Of these, 8,746 were students from the same centre, while 2,257 were invited students from other centres and family members. Each Apañada thus became a meeting point between the educational community and science, where young presenters explained their experiments through practical and interactive demonstrations.
The projects covered STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and were presented with explanatory posters and experimental materials created by the students themselves. The philosophy of the Apañadas encourages active participation: visitors not only observe but also experiment, ask questions, and replicate activities guided by the students.
A notable aspect is the use of recycled or easily accessible materials, promoting what is known as 'makeshift science'. This demonstrates that research and scientific thinking can be developed from everyday resources, with experiences related to physics, chemistry, biology, technology, or mathematics.
The eleventh edition consolidates the goal of bringing science and innovation closer to the Canary educational community, awakening scientific vocations from an early age. For more information, the Ciencia Canaria website can be consulted.
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