The first Multiplier Event in Italy took place on 10 June 2022. Organised by INFN – Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, the event was hosted at Città della Scienza in Naples. The event brought together primary and secondary school teachers both physically and virtually from Naples, the islands of the Neapolitan Bay, and the rest of Italy.

This full-day event focused on creative ways, such as storytelling, through which big ideas of science can be integrated in the development of engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities for students.

The event started with presentations by INFN staff during which the participants learnt how to create science storytelling. Of particular interest were examples given by the INFN Communication Office, including the Physics in the waves: what stops cosmic rays? [video]. In the afternoon workshop, the participants were split into groups of primary and secondary teachers and shared their ideas on lesson plans inspired by the morning session.

The event was very well received with positive feedback on the engaging presentations along with the hands-on workshop. The organisers suggested a future version of the event in spring 2023.