Små barn visar tidigt intresse för naturkunskap och det är förskolans uppdrag att fånga upp och ta tillvara detta intresse. Examensarbetet syftar till att undersöka hur förskollärare arbetar för att stimulera barns intresse för naturkunskap. Studien baseras på sex kvalitativa intervjuer med förskollärare från tre olika förskolor i en medelstor svensk stad. Studien behandlar hur förskollärare ser på innebörden av ett utforskande arbetssätt samt hur de tar barns intresse för naturkunskap vidare. Resultatet är att förskollärarna stimulerar barns intresse för naturkunskap genom att vara närvarande, ställa framåtsträvande frågor, fotografera händelser, diskutera i arbetslaget och genom att arbeta efter ett temainriktat arbetssätt. Slutsatsen är att förskollärarna i studien, till stor del, har en god vilja och ett engagemang att stimulera barns intresse för naturkunskap och de delger oss många goda och konkreta exempel på hur detta kan göras. / Young children show early interest in science and it is the preschool’s mission to capture and exploit this interest. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how preschool teachers work to stimulate children’s interest in science. The study is based on six qualitative interviews with preschool teachers from three different preschools in a medium-sized Swedish city. The study addresses what an exploratory approach means to the preschool teachers and how they work to take the children’s interest in science further. The result is that preschool teachers stimulate children’s interest in science by being present, asking ambitious questions, photographing events, discussing in the team and by working theme oriented. The conclusion is that preschool teachers in the study largely has a good will and commitment to stimulate children’s interest in science, and they provide us many good and concrete examples of how this can be done.

Submitted by Mario BC (mario@bc.ufrpe.br) on 2017-03-16T13:33:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Djayran Sobral Costa.pdf: 864511 bytes, checksum: 0918bc6a1c7d21a4ec2f91315aa810ee (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-16T13:33:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Djayran Sobral Costa.pdf: 864511 bytes, checksum: 0918bc6a1c7d21a4ec2f91315aa810ee (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-07-24 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest cultivated plant species by man. The locality of its origin is somewhat uncertain and may be between Africa and Asia. Sesame arrived in Brazil, mainly in the Northeast, brought by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century and its cultivation used traditionally as a backyard crop or small areas of plots of separation more known with terraces. Exploration attempts in the Northeast has always been an obstacle to the expansion of sesame in this region, because the lack of incentive is great making the culture remain only at subsistence level, with the need to test inputs and more apt to local cultivars production. The plant growth regulators produced in research labs focused on improving production, while similar plant hormones (cytokinins, gibberellins, auxin and ethylene), is an option to stimulate the growth and development of sesame. Given the constant search of the population by edible oil which will benefit human health and the lack of technical information to improve the management of sesame culture, aimed to evaluate four sesame cultivars productivity gap, in two growing seasons under the influence of the application of Stimulate® plant hormone. The experiment was carried out in crop years 2014 and 2015 in areas belonging to the Academic Unit of Garanhuns, located in Garanhuns. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, using four genotypes (BRS SEDA, CNPA G4, Lineage 1 and Lineage 2) and four sesame lines with and without fitoestimulante (Stimulate®). Data were subjected to analysis of variance and means compared by Tukey test at 5% probability. Upland condition (2014) are recommended for planting genotypes in launching Lineage 1 and Lineage 2 with application fitoestimulante. With use of irrigation (2015) plants of the genotypes BRS SEDA and CNPA G4 with fitoestimulante employment are more productive. Productivity of genotypes is influenced by the application of fitoestimulante. / O Gergelim (Sesamum indicum L.) é uma das espécies vegetais mais antigas cultivadas pelo homem. O gergelim chegou ao Brasil, principalmente no Nordeste, trazido pelos portugueses por volta do século XVI, tendo seu cultivo empregado tradicionalmente, como cultura de fundo de quintal ou em pequenas áreas de separação de glebas mais conhecidos com terreiros. As tentativas de exploração no Nordeste sempre foi um entrave para a expansão do gergelim nesta região, pois a falta de incentivo é grande fazendo com que a cultura permaneça apenas a nível de subsistência, havendo a necessidade de se testar insumos e cultivares mais aptas aos locais de produção. Os reguladores vegetais produzidos em laboratórios de pesquisas voltados para a melhoria da produção, quando similar os hormônios vegetais (citocininas, giberelinas e auxinas), é uma opção para estimular o crescimento e desenvolvimento do gergelim. Em vista da constante busca da população por óleo comestível que venha trazer benefícios a saúde humana e a falta de informações técnicas de melhorar o manejo da cultura do gergelim, objetivou-se avaliar a produtividade de quatro genótipos de gergelim, em duas épocas de cultivo, sob a influência da aplicação do hormônio vegetal Stimulate®. O experimento foi realizado nos anos agrícolas 2014 e 2015, em áreas pertencentes à Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns, localizada na cidade de Garanhuns. O experimento foi conduzido em blocos casualizados, com a utilização de quatro genótipos (BRS SEDA, CNPA G4, Linhagem 1 e Linhagem 2) e quatro linhas de gergelim com e sem fitoestimulante (Stimulate®). Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey, a 5% de probabilidade. Em condição de sequeiro (2014) são recomendados para plantio os genótipos em lançamento Linhagem 1 e Linhagem 2 com aplicação de fitoestimulante. Com uso da irrigação (2015) as plantas dos genótipos BRS SEDA e CNPA G4 com emprego do fitoestimulante são mais produtivos. A produtividade dos genótipos é influenciada pela aplicação do fitoestimulante.

The purpose of this study is to investigate five teachers’ opinions on the work with individualization with focus on above-average pupils. I have issued four questions based on the purpose of this study: - How do these teachers define the theoretical concepts of individualization and above-average pupils? - How do the teachers reason about the concept of individualization with focus on the above-average pupils? - How do the teachers reason regarding the work with individualization in the Swedish language? - Do these teachers consider that there are difficulties to individualize the work so that it will challenge above-average pupils? The method used to conduct this study was a semi-structured qualitative interview with five teachers in primary school. The theory and the theoretical concepts this study is based on is: what defines the above- average pupils, the zone of proximal development, the concept of individualization and motivation and the importance of cognitive and non-cognitive abilities. The study shows that the theoretical concept of above-average pupils is hard to define and it shows a difference between how the teachers choose to define it. However, the teachers show a good understanding of the concept of individualization which they define as an approach based on each individual's level of knowledge. It also shows that the teachers are having difficulties individualizing the school assignments to challenge and stimulate the above-average pupils. The teachers mean that the main reason for this problem is the lack of resources the teachers have available.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of growth regulator products in seed treatment, on the physiological potential and biochemical activity at normal conditions and drought; the physiological potential in salt stress; the growth models; and the field performance and productivity of maize hybrids. Thus, different experiments were conducted in the laboratory and an experimental field area using maize hybrids (30F53H and CD393) and the products: gibberellic acid, Stimulate® and thiamethoxam. In general, the effect of the products on the function of plant growth regulator in the seed treatment varies according to the hybrid and the environmental conditions. Gibberellic acid and Stimulate promote an increase on germination rate in both normal and stressed conditions. All products acted beneficially on the seeding establishment of maize in the field. Treatment with thiamethoxam and Stimulate allow faster growth rates. However, the observed differences in vigor and growth are not reflected in higher productivity. Moreover, superoxide dismutase and guaiacol peroxidase do not result the improved performance of plants under water deficit, when treated with growth regulator products. / O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a interferência de produtos reguladores de crescimento, no tratamento de sementes, sobre: o potencial fisiológico e a atividade bioquímica em condições normais e de déficit hídrico; o potencial fisiológico em condições de estresse salino; os modelos de crescimento; e, o desempenho em campo e produtividade de híbridos de milho. Para isso, diferentes experimentos foram conduzidos em laboratório e, em área experimental de campo, utilizando híbridos de milho e os produtos: ácido giberélico, Stimulate® e tiametoxam. De maneira geral, o efeito dos produtos com função de regulador do crescimento vegetal, no tratamento de sementes varia com o híbrido utilizado e com o ambiente. Ácido giberélico e stimulate® promovem aumento na velocidade de germinação tanto em condições normais quanto, quando submetidas a estresses. Todos os produtos atuam de forma benéfica sobre o estabelecimento das plântulas de milho em campo. O tratamento de sementes com tiametoxam e Stimulate®, possibilita maior taxa de crescimento. No entanto, as diferenças de vigor e crescimento observadas não se refletem em maior produtividade. Além disso, superóxido dismutase e guaiacol peroxidase não apresentam relação com o melhor desempenho de plantas sob deficiência hídrica, quando tratadas com produtos reguladores de crescimento.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-09-26Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:18:13Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 abrantes_fl_me_ilha.pdf: 951412 bytes, checksum: 7206c14377b6cbbb96736e76ee2d142b (MD5) / Nos últimos anos a tecnologia tem sido utilizada visando o aumento da produtividade em cultivos de feijão. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da aplicação de bioestimulante sobre a produtividade e a qualidade fisiológica das sementes de dois cultivares de feijão, cultivados no inverno em condições de Cerrado. A pesquisa foi conduzida no período do outono-inverno de 2007, na Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão da Faculdade de Engenharia do Campus de Ilha Solteira – UNESP, localizada no Município de Selvíria/MS. No experimento foram utilizadas sementes de feijão do cultivar IAC Apuã e Carioca Precoce. O delineamento experimental foi blocos casualizados, no esquema em faixas com um arranjo fatorial 5 x 2 x 2, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pela combinação de cinco doses (0; 0,5; 1,0; 1,5 e 2,0 L p.c. ha-1) de Stimulate, em duas épocas de aplicação em dois cultivares: no estádio vegetativo (V4) e no reprodutivo (R5). Avaliou-se a população final de plantas, altura média das plantas e inserção da primeira vagem, nº de vagens/planta, nº de sementes/vagem, nº de sementes/planta, massa de 100 sementes e a produtividade. O Stimulate proporcionou aumento no número de vagens/planta (Cultivar IAC Apuã), número de sementes/planta e na produtividade, e para o número de sementes/planta e a produtividade a melhor época de aplicação foi em R5. As doses e as épocas de aplicação do Stimulate não influenciaram significativamente na altura das plantas e inserção da primeira vagem, número de sementes/vagem, massa de 100 sementes e nos teores foliares dos nutrientes em nenhum dos cultivares. E na qualidade fisiológica das semente as doses do Stimulate influenciaram significativamente na porcentagem de plântulas fortes, porém não afetaram a taxa de germinação, primeira contagem, comprimento de plântulas... / Lately, technology has been used to increase bean productivity. Therefore, this research work was aimed at evaluating the application effect of bio stimulant on the seeds productivity and physiological quality of two common bean seeds cultivars, grown winter in Cerrado conditions. The research was carried out during autumn-winter of 2007, on the Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão da Faculdade de Engenhaira do Campus de Ilha Solteira - UNESP, in Selvíria-MS. Seeds of IAC Apuã and Carioca Precoce cultivars were used in the experiment. The experimental design was the randomized blocks in lanes with a 5 x 2 x 2 factorial outline and four replications. The treatments consisted of the combination of five Stimulate doses (0; 0.5; 1.0; 1.5 and 2.0 L p.c. ha-1), in two application periods: at vegetative stage (V4) and at reproductive stage (R5) in two common bean cultivars. Final plants population, plants average height and first pod insertion, number of pods/plant, number of seeds/pod, number of seeds/plant, 100-seed mass and productivity were evaluated. Stimulate provided an increase in the number of pods/plant, number of seeds/plant and also in the productivity and as for the number of seeds/plant and productivity, the most appropriate application period was at R5. The plants height and the first pod insertion, number of seeds/pod, 100-seed mass and leaf contents were not influenced by the Stimulate doses nor the application times. Concerning the seeds physiological quality of the cultivars, Stimulate doses significantly influenced the percentage of healthy seedlings; however, they did not influence the germination rate, the first counting, the seedlings length, emergence, speed emergence, seedlings height, fresh and dry matter of the seedlings, fast aging, cold test and electrical conductivity.

This thesis is aimed to compare 4n sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) and 8n and 12n siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) sperm. Relative quantitative values and % of live spermatozoa as a qualitative factor have been compared between species. At the same time influences of four different types of substances (CPE, Ovopel, GnRHa25 and GnRHa75) on sperm quality were compared.

Submitted by (edna.saturno@ufrpe.br) on 2016-12-14T17:34:36Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Elenize Silva Costa.pdf: 900673 bytes, checksum: 756e5cdcb7df1992149f9038e389430d (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-14T17:34:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Elenize Silva Costa.pdf: 900673 bytes, checksum: 756e5cdcb7df1992149f9038e389430d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-25 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The soybean (Glycine max (L) Merrill) is a kind of agricultural use of great interest worldwide and thanks to new technologies such as the application of nutrients can be improved characteristics of economic interest that culture. Currently , its cultivation is expanding in almost all Brazilian territory , including the North and Northeast regions . For the region 's rugged southern Pernamuco, in which it appears important dairy region of the state, soy can be an alternative planting for farmers and ranchers because of its great potential for animal feed. This study aimed to identify soybean cultivars adapted and high yield potential with the application of nutrients and fitoestimulante, seeking its use by local farmers. The study was conducted at the site Pintada municipality Garanhuns, Pernambuco, employing nine cultivars ( BRS MG 800A, BRS MG 790A, BRS MG 752S, BRS 326, BRS Sambaíba , BRS CARNAÚBA , BRS Tracajá , BRS 325RR and BRS 279 RR), application of nutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Calcium, Sulfur, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Cobalt) and fitoestimulante (Stimulate ®) and evaluated features from emergence to maturity, using a randomized block design with four replications , a split plot design . It was found that BRS MG 790 , BRS 326 and BRS 279 and BRS Carnauba RR have high germination percentage, leaf area, with high biological productivity , straw yield , growth rate and good chemical composition of hay for ruminant nutrition particularly when applied commercial products Alta®, Phytogard®, Raynitro® and Quimifol® and the doses of 0.40 and 0.88 L.ha-1 fitoestimunate . However, more studies should be conducted so that soy is consolidated as an alternative planting for farmers. / A soja (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) é uma espécie de uso agrícola de grande interesse mundial e graças às novas tecnologias, como a aplicação de nutrientes podem-se melhorar as características de interesse econômico dessa cultura. Atualmente, o seu cultivo vem se expandindo em quase todo território brasileiro, incluindo as regiões Norte e Nordeste. Para a região do agreste meridional de Pernambuco, em que se insere importante bacia leiteira do estado, a soja pode ser mais uma alternativa de plantio para os agricultores e pecuaristas, devido seu grande potencial para alimentação animal. Objetivou-se identificar cultivares de soja adaptadas e de alto potencial produtivo com a aplicação de nutrientes e fitoestimulante, visando a sua utilização pelos produtores da região. O trabalho foi realizado no sítio Pintada município de Garanhuns, Pernambuco, empregando nove cultivares (BRS MG 800A, BRS MG 790A, BRS MG 752S, BRS 326, BRS SAMBAÍBA, BRS CARNAÚBA, BRS TRACAJÁ, BRS 325RR e BRS 279 RR), aplicação de nutrientes (Nitrogênio, Fósforo, Cálcio, Enxofre (S), Boro, Manganês, Molibdênio, Cobalto) e fitoestimulante (Stimulate®), sendo avaliadas características desde a emergência até a maturação, utilizando-se delineamento em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas. Constatou-se que as cultivares BRS MG 790, BRS 326 e BRS Carnaúba e BRS 279 RR possuem elevada porcentagem de emergência, área foliar, com elevada produtividade biológica, rendimento de palha, taxa de crescimento e boa composição química do feno para nutrição de ruminantes, principalmente quando aplicado os produtos comerciais Alta®, Phytogard®, Raynitro® e Quimifol® e as doses de 0,40 e 0,88 L.ha-1 de fitoestimunate. Entretanto, mais estudos devem ser realizados para que a soja seja consolidada como mais uma alternativa de plantio para os agricultores.

Submitted by JACKSON MIRELLYS AZEVÊDO SOUZA null (jackson.mirellys@hotmail.com) on 2017-03-24T18:46:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese finalizada.pdf: 4728990 bytes, checksum: 5e74304574432935af960aa08a9f90c4 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Luiz Galeffi (luizgaleffi@gmail.com) on 2017-03-24T20:53:10Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 souza_jma_dr_bot.pdf: 4728990 bytes, checksum: 5e74304574432935af960aa08a9f90c4 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-24T20:53:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 souza_jma_dr_bot.pdf: 4728990 bytes, checksum: 5e74304574432935af960aa08a9f90c4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-02 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / O Brasil é o segundo maior exportador de figos do mundo e tem a maior produtividade média mundial. O emprego de técnicas agronômicas subsidiárias de cultivo é sempre importante, pois tais técnicas podem promover avanços tecnológicos na cultura. Dessa forma, trabalhos que avaliem o uso de tais técnicas nesta cultura são de grande importância. Neste contexto, objetivou-se avaliar técnicas de propagação e de manejo cultural da figueira ‘Roxo de Valinhos’. Foram conduzidos três experimentos. O primeiro foi em casa de vegetação e avaliaram-se os teores de carboidratos e diferentes épocas de coleta (junho, julho, agosto e setembro) de estacas para realização da técnica de estaquia. O delineamento foi em blocos inteiramente casualizados, com quatro repetições de 30 estacas por época de coleta. As características avaliadas foram: porcentagem de estacas enraizadas, brotadas, sem broto e raiz; número de brotos, folhas e raízes por estaca; comprimento da maior raiz e do maior broto; diâmetro do broto; massa fresca e seca de brotos e raízes; volume de raízes e teores de carboidratos. O segundo experimento foi realizado em viveiro com cobertura plástica e avaliou-se o uso de reguladores vegetais no desenvolvimento das mudas. O delineamento foi em parcelas subdivididas, sendo as parcelas 0, 50, 100, 150 e 200 mL L-1 de Stimulate®, aplicado via foliar, e as subparcelas 0, 7, 14 e 21 dias após a aplicação do produto. Foram utilizados quatro blocos de 20 mudas. Avaliou-se o comprimento do ramo e da maior raiz; diâmetro do ramo; número de folhas e área foliar; massa de folhas, ramos e raízes secas e frescas; volume de raízes; e teores de clorofilas a, b e total. O terceiro experimento foi realizado na Fazenda Experimental São Manuel/SP, em que se avaliou o uso de cianamida hidrogenada (Dormex®) e fertilizante foliar nitrogenado (Erger®) associado ao nitrato de cálcio na superação da dormência das gemas e qualidade dos frutos. O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados em fatorial 2x5 [(Dormex® e Erger®) X (0, 1, 2, 3, e 4 %)]. Foram utilizados quatro blocos de três plantas para cada tratamento. Avaliou-se o número de gemas brotadas, comprimento e diâmetro dos ramos, número de folhas e entrenós por ramo, área foliar, número de frutos por planta em cada colheita, número de frutos por planta, massa dos frutos, produção, produtividade e os atributos físicos e físico-químicos dos frutos. Verificou-se que a melhor época para a estaquia da figueira ‘Roxo de Valinhos’ é o mês de agosto, na qual as estacas possuem maior teor de carboidratos, maior porcentagem de enraizamento e melhor desenvolvimento. A aplicação dos reguladores vegetais, nas doses de 100 a 150 mL L-1, promove melhor desenvolvimento das mudas. Enquanto que o uso de cianamida hidrogenada e fertilizante nitrogenado aumentou o número de gemas brotadas após a poda, além de promover melhor desempenho vegetativo e produtivo das plantas, contudo, os resultados obtidos com a cianamida hidrogenada são superiores. / Brazil is the second largest exporter of figs in the world, besides its highest average productivity. Choosing the best crop management practice is important to promote technological improvements. The current study aimed to evaluate techniques for propagation and management of ‘Roxo de Valinhos’ fig tree. Therefore, three experiments were conducted. The first was carried in a greenhouse to evaluate carbohydrates levels and different seasons of cuttings and cutting technique; being a randomized completely block design with four replicates and 30 cuttings per treatment; percentage of rooted, sprouted and without bud/root cuttings; number of branches, leaves and roots per cuttings; length of the largest root and largest branch; branch diameter; fresh and dry matter of branch and roots; roots volume and carbohydrate levels. In a nursery with plastic cover, a second experiment was carried out by using plant regulators on the seedlings development. The experimental design was subdivided into Stimulate® plots (at 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mL L-1) by leaf application; and subplots of days after product application (0, 7, 14 and 21). Four blocks of 20 seedlings were used, being evaluated the length of the branch; the largest root; branch diameter; number of leaves and leaf area; branches, leaf and roots dry and fresh matter; root volume; a, b and total chlorophyll levels. The third experiment was carried out at the São Manuel Experimental Farm by using hydrogenated cyanamide (Dormex®) and nitrogen fertilizer (Erger®) associated with calcium nitrate to break dormancy; fruit quality was evaluated. A randomized block was laid out in 2x5 factorial design [(Dormex® and Erger®) X (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4%)]. Each treatment consisted of four blocks with three plants to evaluate the number of sprouted buds; length and diameter of branches; number of leaves and internodes per branch; leaf area; number of fruits per plant in each harvest; total number of fruits per plant; fruit weight; production; yield and fruits physical and physicochemical traits. Results indicated that August is the best time for propagating ‘Roxo de Valinhos’ fig tree, since its cuttings presented the highest carbohydrate level, as well as, rooting percentage and better development. Plant growth regulators in a range of 100-150 mL L-1 promoted better seedling development. Although there was an increase in the number of buds sprouted after pruning, as well better vegetative and productive plant performance by using nitrogen fertilizer and hydrogenated cyanamide; the last one provided the best results. / CNPq: 140420/2014-2

Ease, comfort and efficiency are assumed desirables; they form the established norm of unquestioned values in commercial product design. The norm shapes our everyday. Those daily things considered mundane and commonplace, form how we go about our daily doings. How we actually live our lives. Design needs to be there to defend human interest; to approach the user differently than a passive consumer, to create space for human qualities in contemporary everyday life.  I have been exploring the potential of designing for effort, and argue for its value by giving examples. I have developed a series of three products under the shared name Friction Intended. The proposals evoke effort of different kinds, each creating space for other alternative values. Object A is a light concept working with reflections. Reflecting from one surface to another the light can be followed and its behavior studied. The reflective elements are tools for exploration and active learning; to actively perceive the daily phenomenon of light. Object B is a backpack to be assembled from a large sheet of textile and a set of straps. Over time, the usage of the bag can become a personal ritual. Wearing the bag can also be a statement; how will people  react when the large cloth is dramatically folded open in a public environment? Object C is a cup with rounded base. The cup moves; never fully finding its balance it sways back and forth ever differently depending on the amount of liquid inside and the qualities of the gestures it has been handled with. The attention is drawn to the moment by giving careful attention to a simple daily ritual. Designing for effort in everyday products creates space to design for an engaging and stimulating environment. Once deciding simple things are worth more time, strain and patience there is the opportunity to enrich those activities. Effort has the potential to create space for the development of contemporary rituals, active engagement and everyday curiosity. The design space of the potential of effort is a rich and varied. The examples given by the Friction Intended series, are representatives for a field where much more potential still lays. This is a call, especially on the design field, to question the given, to challenge the norm and to reflect on its impact.

This dissertation aims to promote healthy living for people residing in a disadvantaged area. Physical activity, social interaction a connection with nature are key aspects in this project. The proposed facility would thus include amenities for recreation and health services to assist in achieving this goal. The architecture will be used to stimulate the senses and thus bring into consciousness the presence of the human body in its interaction with the surroundings. The motivation for the project is the fact that many of the health problems experienced by the population of the country are caused by obesity. A lack of physical activity and poor eating habits has resulted in obesity and its associated illnesses being quite common in all communities around the world. Another reason for the project is the accelerated damages that are occurring to the natural environment. People have become unaware of the importance of natural environment and this ignorance has lead to polluting and general mistreatment becoming common place. The proposed site is in the township of Olievenhoutbosch, south of Tshwane. The township lacks many public facilities so the proposed design should also consider the intervention being more than just a health and recreation centre, but one that serves as a hub for the people of the community. / Dissertation MArch(Prof)--University of Pretoria, 2012. / Architecture / Unrestricted