Linus: What is this ? Where is your NEWater bottle ?
Royce: Oh, my maid accidentally threw it away, luckily, I still have the strap..
Linus: I see, you are really lucky. Want to go again ?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Royce and Linus
See what I mean between Royce and Linus ?
Royce is such a sweet boy.
He has been taking care of Linus all night.
That includes tieing his shoe laces, checking out this transit link card, answering his never ending questions..
Really sweet..
Royce is such a sweet boy.
He has been taking care of Linus all night.
That includes tieing his shoe laces, checking out this transit link card, answering his never ending questions..
Really sweet..
Friday Kids Night Out @SAM
And that concludes our Friday Kids Night Out at the Singapore Art Museum.
I hope everyone had a good time and we hope to see you again.
We will come back to SAM again to visit the other galleries.
As for tonight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite !
I hope everyone had a good time and we hope to see you again.
We will come back to SAM again to visit the other galleries.
As for tonight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite !
Max loves puzzles too !
Max is working on another puzzle.
They were racing each other to see who can complete the puzzle first.
Its two against one, so no prize in guessing who won ! Who won ?
Unfortunately, it was getting late and lights were being switched off around us, got to go !
They were racing each other to see who can complete the puzzle first.
Its two against one, so no prize in guessing who won ! Who won ?
Unfortunately, it was getting late and lights were being switched off around us, got to go !
Puzzles !
After our thoughts provocative visit to The Learning Gallery, we thanked our musuem guide and went on to the hands on exhibits.
Royce and Marcus were doing an art puzzle together.
Children love to work on puzzles !
Did they get it ?
Royce and Marcus were doing an art puzzle together.
Children love to work on puzzles !
Did they get it ?
Royce and Linus
If you had noticed, Linus has been around Royce all night.
These two have really taken an affinity to each other. Perhaps Royce finds him cute, especially with so many questions !
The Learning Gallery has indeed encouraged lively discussions and develop creative thinking among our children. We look forward to the new exihibits !
These two have really taken an affinity to each other. Perhaps Royce finds him cute, especially with so many questions !
The Learning Gallery has indeed encouraged lively discussions and develop creative thinking among our children. We look forward to the new exihibits !
Questions !
Linus wants to know how the woman in the picture can be young and old at the same time.
Valid question..
Why is there a cake ? Is she celebrating her "young" birthday or "old" birthday ?
How can they exist at the same time ?
Yes, this is art !
Valid question..
Why is there a cake ? Is she celebrating her "young" birthday or "old" birthday ?
How can they exist at the same time ?
Yes, this is art !
The cycle of life
This is an artwork showing a young woman on the left and the same woman on the right who has grown old. It attempts to show us the cycle of life, from young to old and begins again.
Surprisingly, this painting triggered a lot of questions from the children.
They may be too young to understand the cycle of life yet, but they are thinking...
Surprisingly, this painting triggered a lot of questions from the children.
They may be too young to understand the cycle of life yet, but they are thinking...
The Banana
What does the banana remind you of ?
Yes, a smile ! The clowns on top of the banana are trying to remind you to smile.
You do not need gold and silver in order to smile. A simple object such as a banana is a reminder that it is the simple things that make us smile..
What does a papaya remind you of ?
Yes, a smile ! The clowns on top of the banana are trying to remind you to smile.
You do not need gold and silver in order to smile. A simple object such as a banana is a reminder that it is the simple things that make us smile..
What does a papaya remind you of ?
Our Museum Guide
Our museum guide is really good.
You can tell that she is really passionate about art and very eager to share it with the children.
She explained each artwork to us very patiently and answered all the children's questions professionally.
She did not dismiss any question, however cheeky or mischievous !
You can tell that she is really passionate about art and very eager to share it with the children.
She explained each artwork to us very patiently and answered all the children's questions professionally.
She did not dismiss any question, however cheeky or mischievous !
Benjamin looking at the Hybrid
Benjamin was still looking at the hybrid.
What was he thinking of ?
There are many hybrids around us in everyday lives.
Recently, a "Liger" was born.
It is a hybrid between a tiger and a lion.
Is this right ? Very provocative !
What was he thinking of ?
There are many hybrids around us in everyday lives.
Recently, a "Liger" was born.
It is a hybrid between a tiger and a lion.
Is this right ? Very provocative !
The Hybrid
The next exhibit explained to the children is "The Hybrid".
"The hybrid" is a human body with a rabbit's head. This artwork provokes the children to ask many questions.
How can this be ? Why not ?
Many orchids which we are familiar with are also hybrids !
"The hybrid" is a human body with a rabbit's head. This artwork provokes the children to ask many questions.
How can this be ? Why not ?
Many orchids which we are familiar with are also hybrids !
Royce
Listening to the museum guide, Royce seems to be in deep thoughts.
What is he thinking of ?
It turned out that "The Bird Cage" is everyone's favourite exhibit.
Perhaps this is because the children can identify with the family unit and the house we live in which is represented by the bird cage.
What is he thinking of ?
It turned out that "The Bird Cage" is everyone's favourite exhibit.
Perhaps this is because the children can identify with the family unit and the house we live in which is represented by the bird cage.
A family in a bird cage
This exhibit shows a family made from paper shreds caged in a bird cage. It encouraged the children to think if we are also living in a bird cage ourselves.
Do we know what is happening outside our bird cage in the world ? Are we so pre-occupied with things inside our homes that we have neglected what is happening outside ?
Do we know what is happening outside our bird cage in the world ? Are we so pre-occupied with things inside our homes that we have neglected what is happening outside ?
Listening attentively
This is a very good group of students from Catholic High.
You can see that they are listening attentively to the museum guide and thinking about what she was saying to them. No one's feeling bored or try to fool around.
I am really proud of everyone of them.
I think they were inspired...
You can see that they are listening attentively to the museum guide and thinking about what she was saying to them. No one's feeling bored or try to fool around.
I am really proud of everyone of them.
I think they were inspired...
Everyday objects
The current show is on "Everyday Objects".
It provokes the children to take a second look at the familiar things around them.
Through the eyes of artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia, everyday things we know and sometimes take for granted are portrayed in a different light, making us think twice about their function and their relation to other objects. The children were asked about their personal opinions of the artworks. While explaining how everyday objects can be turned into art, the children were encouraged to look at them from a diferent pespective.
It provokes the children to take a second look at the familiar things around them.
Through the eyes of artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia, everyday things we know and sometimes take for granted are portrayed in a different light, making us think twice about their function and their relation to other objects. The children were asked about their personal opinions of the artworks. While explaining how everyday objects can be turned into art, the children were encouraged to look at them from a diferent pespective.
The Learning Gallery @SAM
This is the first time Bai Qi, Royce, Max & Benjamin are visiting the Singapore Art Museum. We started with The Learning Gallery as it is dedicated to presenting artworks from SAM's collection for the young visitor. Besides nurturing an appreciation for art, the works are specially selected to encourage lively discussions and develop creative thinking among the children.
Exchanging phone numbers
Bai Qi appears to be the most popular boy in class as he has so many of his friends' telephone numbers. Marcus is trying to key them in as fast as he can, before we reach the Singapore Art Museum. The others are looking on with amazement.
Come on, hurry up !We are going to be there really soon. Nobody asked "Are we there yet ?"
Come on, hurry up !We are going to be there really soon. Nobody asked "Are we there yet ?"
Best friends already ?
Linus is joining out trip for the first time.
He has been looking forward to it as he is also going to Catholic High next year and he can't wait to mix with his brother's friends.
Linus became friends immediately with Max and Royce.
At the end of the trip, he claimed that Royce is now his "new" best friend !
He has been looking forward to it as he is also going to Catholic High next year and he can't wait to mix with his brother's friends.
Linus became friends immediately with Max and Royce.
At the end of the trip, he claimed that Royce is now his "new" best friend !
On the way to SAM
Max and Royce checking out Marcus' new handphone on the way to the Singapore Art Museum.
Kids are very tech-savvy these days.
They figured out how to send each other applications, pictures, videos and games all by themselves. They do not need any operating manuals or adults intervention. The world is indeed different now..
Kids are very tech-savvy these days.
They figured out how to send each other applications, pictures, videos and games all by themselves. They do not need any operating manuals or adults intervention. The world is indeed different now..
Friday Kids Night Out
Joining us today on our Friday Kids' Night Out to the Singapore Art Museum are Bai Qi, Benjamin, Royce, Max, Marcus and Linus. We are taking the train from Marymount Station to Bras Basah station.
Bai Qi is reading "The Last Airbender" on the train. This is the "in thing" right now with kids, especially after the movie came out.
Bai Qi is reading "The Last Airbender" on the train. This is the "in thing" right now with kids, especially after the movie came out.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thank you and we hope to see you again !
And that marks the end of our Learning Journey with ClubNAKO to the NEWater Visitor Centre on 19th August 2010.
All the children had a taste of NEWater and each of them brought home a NEWater bottle with strap. Thank you for your participation and we look forward you having you with us again, sometime..
All the children had a taste of NEWater and each of them brought home a NEWater bottle with strap. Thank you for your participation and we look forward you having you with us again, sometime..
Smiling Faces !
Looking at these smiling faces, I know that all the children have enjoyed themselves today.
ClubNAKO has fulfilled its mission of bringing laughter into children's lives and putting smiles on their faces. Besides having an educational and enriching experience during our learning journeys, the journey will not be complete without children's laughter !
ClubNAKO has fulfilled its mission of bringing laughter into children's lives and putting smiles on their faces. Besides having an educational and enriching experience during our learning journeys, the journey will not be complete without children's laughter !
The NEWater Treatment Process
Firstly, treated used water goes through a Microfiltration process. Here, microscopic particles including some bacteria are filtered out in this stage.
Secondly, the water goes through a Reverse Osmosis process. Undesirable contaminants are removed here. Lastly, the water passes through ultraviolet light to ensure that any remaining organism is eradicated.
Secondly, the water goes through a Reverse Osmosis process. Undesirable contaminants are removed here. Lastly, the water passes through ultraviolet light to ensure that any remaining organism is eradicated.
Are they so attentive in school ?
Baiqi, Marcus, Royce and Max listening very attentively to the tour guide explaining how many water reservoirs we have in Singapore and how we should do out part to keep them clean.
With 17 reserviors already built, including two new ones at Serangoon and Punggol, all our major rivers have been dammed to create reservoirs. With the growing water demand, we have to grow our water resources too !
With 17 reserviors already built, including two new ones at Serangoon and Punggol, all our major rivers have been dammed to create reservoirs. With the growing water demand, we have to grow our water resources too !
A trip down the Singapore River
Baiqi is steering the raft down the Singapore river with everyone on it.
Appreciating the value of water, we take care to keep raw water sources - water that flows in drains, canals, rivers and reservoirs, clean. Enjoying its myriad of recreational activities, we have fun in water, by water and around water.
Appreciating the value of water, we take care to keep raw water sources - water that flows in drains, canals, rivers and reservoirs, clean. Enjoying its myriad of recreational activities, we have fun in water, by water and around water.
How hard would they try ?
How hard would they try to save two drops of water ?
This what the children were trying to do.
Guide the two drops of water back into the sea.
Undertstanding its preciousness, we conserve water and use it wisely.
In this way, we can be assured of enough water for generations to come.
This what the children were trying to do.
Guide the two drops of water back into the sea.
Undertstanding its preciousness, we conserve water and use it wisely.
In this way, we can be assured of enough water for generations to come.
How much water do we use daily ?
The children engaging in an interactive game to judge how much water we use daily.
As they are now starting to learn volume in school, many of them are able to judge roughly how much is a litre of water and so on.
They were quite surprised to learn that we use so much water in our daily lives !
As they are now starting to learn volume in school, many of them are able to judge roughly how much is a litre of water and so on.
They were quite surprised to learn that we use so much water in our daily lives !
Importance of Water Conservation
The tour started with a show featuring the importance of water conservation in Singapore.
Although we have a robust water supply system, we have to ensure that our supply can meet the future growth in demand.
As the heart of Singapore's water sustainability is how individuals and organisations use and care for our water. Here, the message sent to the children is that we are all guardians of our water resources and we should use it wisely !
Although we have a robust water supply system, we have to ensure that our supply can meet the future growth in demand.
As the heart of Singapore's water sustainability is how individuals and organisations use and care for our water. Here, the message sent to the children is that we are all guardians of our water resources and we should use it wisely !
Here comes the tour guide !
Finally, here comes our tour guide !
As this was a Thursday afternoon, there were no other visitors there and we had the luxury of having the tour guide all to ourselves !
His name is Henry and he did a perfect job of showing us the exhibits and facilities, as well as patiently answering all the boys' questions.
As this was a Thursday afternoon, there were no other visitors there and we had the luxury of having the tour guide all to ourselves !
His name is Henry and he did a perfect job of showing us the exhibits and facilities, as well as patiently answering all the boys' questions.
Where does our water come from ?
Our water supply comes from a blend of these Four National Taps.
1st National Tap : Water from local catchments
2nd National Tap : Imported water
3rd National Tap : NEWater
4th National Tap : Desalination
By balancing the water supply from each source, Singapore does not need to overly rely on any one source of water.
1st National Tap : Water from local catchments
2nd National Tap : Imported water
3rd National Tap : NEWater
4th National Tap : Desalination
By balancing the water supply from each source, Singapore does not need to overly rely on any one source of water.
Where are we ?
Baiqi, Max, Royce and Leo looking at the 3-dimensional floor plan of the NEWATER Visitor Centre.
They were trying to figure out where we were and the tour route.
After some arguements amongst themselves, they pinpointed our exact location on the map !
And they were right..
They were trying to figure out where we were and the tour route.
After some arguements amongst themselves, they pinpointed our exact location on the map !
And they were right..
Marcus and Leo
Marcus and Leo are best friends in school.
They have been looking forward to going to the NEWATER Visitor centre together and Marcus was very excited the whole morning.
Leo is such a sweet boy!
He listened attentively to the tour guide throughout the entire tour.
With him, there was no monkey business at all...
They have been looking forward to going to the NEWATER Visitor centre together and Marcus was very excited the whole morning.
Leo is such a sweet boy!
He listened attentively to the tour guide throughout the entire tour.
With him, there was no monkey business at all...
Royce and Max
Royce and Max are the Teo brothers and they are twins !
Thank goodness they wore different coloured shirts..
Had they been in the same class in school, the teachers are going to have a hard time telling them apart.
This is why they never put twins in the same class, smart move !
Thank goodness they wore different coloured shirts..
Had they been in the same class in school, the teachers are going to have a hard time telling them apart.
This is why they never put twins in the same class, smart move !
NEWATER Visitor Centre
Joining us today on our Learning Journey to the NEWATER Visitor centre are Royce, Max, Baiqi, Leo and Marcus. There was a slight drizzle on the way there, but judging from the smiles on their faces, nothing could possibly dampen their moods !
We arrived pretty early for the 2.15pm tour and the boys started snacking !
We arrived pretty early for the 2.15pm tour and the boys started snacking !
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Kids Science Fest August 2010
And that marks the end of our Learning Journey to the Kids Science Fest.
The shows and activities were educational, enriching and entertaining, thanks to the dedicated team of young people from the Agency for Science, Technology and Rearch.
We look forward to the Singapore Science Festival again in 2011.
The shows and activities were educational, enriching and entertaining, thanks to the dedicated team of young people from the Agency for Science, Technology and Rearch.
We look forward to the Singapore Science Festival again in 2011.
3D Picture Gallery
The 3D Picture Gallery is a display panel with red/green photos of various landscapes and objects.
The children were given 3D glasses to view the photos in 3D.
There were also other types of 3D pictures such as stereograms and autostereograms.
Its not only about looking cool, you know..
The children were given 3D glasses to view the photos in 3D.
There were also other types of 3D pictures such as stereograms and autostereograms.
Its not only about looking cool, you know..
Saturday, August 21, 2010
I can play the Piano
This is similar to the optical theremin in the sound exhibition.
A series of tubes are placed vertically, each with an optical sensor and speaker within. Each tube is set to play only one note, at a given frequency and amplitude.
By covering the tubes in sequence, tunes can be played !
A series of tubes are placed vertically, each with an optical sensor and speaker within. Each tube is set to play only one note, at a given frequency and amplitude.
By covering the tubes in sequence, tunes can be played !
I did it !
Linus writing his name proudly on his puzzle after completing the task.
Mathematically, it has been proven that the minimum number of colours required is four.
Both children had to figure out how to fill up the puzzle map using four colours which they have each selected.
Mathematically, it has been proven that the minimum number of colours required is four.
Both children had to figure out how to fill up the puzzle map using four colours which they have each selected.
A colourful puzzle
Both Benjamin and Linus listening attentively on how to complete this puzzle.
The objective of this puzzle is to find out what is the fewest number of colours required to colour a simple line map, so that no two adjacent areas have the same colour.
The children were studying the map carefully before they get started.
The objective of this puzzle is to find out what is the fewest number of colours required to colour a simple line map, so that no two adjacent areas have the same colour.
The children were studying the map carefully before they get started.
Mummy, they have shrunk the plastics !
After both Benjamin and Linus have drawn their designs on plastics, they were put into a toaster oven to heat.
As the polystyrene sheets are heated, they will shrink, resulting in a miniature version of the design they have drawn. These designs were strung for the boys to bring home for remembrance.
As the polystyrene sheets are heated, they will shrink, resulting in a miniature version of the design they have drawn. These designs were strung for the boys to bring home for remembrance.
Shrinking Plastic by Benjamin
This is Benjamin's design.
Both children were asked to create their own designs on a piece of plastic with coloured pens.
Benjamin created a simple design with stars, a man jumping over a moon over a deep blue sea.
Let's see how this will look like after shrinking.
Both children were asked to create their own designs on a piece of plastic with coloured pens.
Benjamin created a simple design with stars, a man jumping over a moon over a deep blue sea.
Let's see how this will look like after shrinking.
Boomerangs
Benjamin and Linus were taught to cut out different shapes from cardboards and how to throw a boomerang so that it will come back to you.
Different shapes of boomerang were available for the children to try out.
And they did come back !
Different shapes of boomerang were available for the children to try out.
And they did come back !
The Magnetic Theatre
The Magnetic Theatre teaches children about materials with magnetic and non-magnetic properties.
Using the metal control stick, Benjamin and Linus were working together to move the puppets around the stage.
Non-magnetic puppets were also added to demonstrate their properties.
Using the metal control stick, Benjamin and Linus were working together to move the puppets around the stage.
Non-magnetic puppets were also added to demonstrate their properties.
The Sonobe Modules
Benjamin and Linus learning how to fold Sonobe modules from origami paper.
These modules can be put together into various polyhedra and other shapes.
In doing this, the children are learning about mathematical shapes and symmetry.
Only origami paper is required to do this, the rest is up to your imagination !
These modules can be put together into various polyhedra and other shapes.
In doing this, the children are learning about mathematical shapes and symmetry.
Only origami paper is required to do this, the rest is up to your imagination !
Time to show off ?
After all that hard work, who can help showing off their creations ?
The formula ? Here it goes:
1. White glue, food colouring & sodium tetraborate
2. Wooden stirrers and small paper cups
3. Disposable gloves
4. Ziplock bag
The formula ? Here it goes:
1. White glue, food colouring & sodium tetraborate
2. Wooden stirrers and small paper cups
3. Disposable gloves
4. Ziplock bag
Science is amazing
It is such a pleasure to watch the children's faces turning from puzzling to believing !
Everyone started with disbelieving looks on their faces but when the balls started to take shape, they have such happy and satisfied looks on their faces...
Benjamin can't help smiling while playing with his creation.
Everyone started with disbelieving looks on their faces but when the balls started to take shape, they have such happy and satisfied looks on their faces...
Benjamin can't help smiling while playing with his creation.
Our favourite station !
As this is everyone's favourite station, we started the day here again.
This time, both Benjamin and Linus wanted to make really big bouncy balls and the results were really big bouncy balls !
To make the bouncy balls, glue, food colouring and sodium tetraborate were mixed and rolled into a ball.
This time, both Benjamin and Linus wanted to make really big bouncy balls and the results were really big bouncy balls !
To make the bouncy balls, glue, food colouring and sodium tetraborate were mixed and rolled into a ball.
The Kids Science Fest Part II
The Kids Science Fest was so successful that we decided to do another learning journey on Friday.
This time, joining us are Benjamin and Linus.
As usual, the trip started with lunch at Mcdonald's.
Benjamin had a cheese burger and Linus had nuggets!
This time, joining us are Benjamin and Linus.
As usual, the trip started with lunch at Mcdonald's.
Benjamin had a cheese burger and Linus had nuggets!
Friday, August 20, 2010
All good things come to an end
We have come to the end of ClubNAKO's Learning Journey to the Kids Science Fest.
Looking at the smiles on the boys' faces, I know that they have all enjoyed themselves.
We have fulfilled our mission of bringing laughter into kids' lives and putting smiles on their faces!
It was a great trip indeed !
Looking at the smiles on the boys' faces, I know that they have all enjoyed themselves.
We have fulfilled our mission of bringing laughter into kids' lives and putting smiles on their faces!
It was a great trip indeed !
The Catholic High Boys
The three boys from Catholic High have done their school proud today.
They were well behaved during each and every one of the activities they went through, listened and carried out the various tasks as instructed. They had also patiently filled up the survey form at the end of every activity and thanked the instructors too ! Way to go, Catholic High !
They were well behaved during each and every one of the activities they went through, listened and carried out the various tasks as instructed. They had also patiently filled up the survey form at the end of every activity and thanked the instructors too ! Way to go, Catholic High !
The Bernoulli Blower
Linus, Alden and Dominic playing with the Bernoulli Blower.
By placing a beach ball in the air stream of an air blower, the children can get the ball to float.
This must be the best activity today judging from the smiles on the children's faces.
Simply priceless..
By placing a beach ball in the air stream of an air blower, the children can get the ball to float.
This must be the best activity today judging from the smiles on the children's faces.
Simply priceless..
The Magnetic Theatre
Linus, Alden and Dominic playing with the magnetic puppets with a metal control stick.
Here, the children can learn the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
By working together, they can use their magnetic puppets to push the non-magnetic props around !
Here, the children can learn the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
By working together, they can use their magnetic puppets to push the non-magnetic props around !
Dominion and his Sonobe Module
Dominion posing with his Sonobe Module with a rare smile.
He is pretty camera shy and this smile is very rare indeed !
The Sonobe Modules can be put together into various polyhedra and other shapes.
By folding these cubes, Dominion can learn about mathematical shapes and symmetry.
He is pretty camera shy and this smile is very rare indeed !
The Sonobe Modules can be put together into various polyhedra and other shapes.
By folding these cubes, Dominion can learn about mathematical shapes and symmetry.
Straw Musical Instruments
Dominic, Linus and Dominion trying their hand on creating musical instruments using straws.
With a tapered end, the straw produced a sound like a horn.
With different lengths, the straws produces different musical notes.
It was a good lesson in physics.
With a tapered end, the straw produced a sound like a horn.
With different lengths, the straws produces different musical notes.
It was a good lesson in physics.
Quiz time with Dominion
Next is Dominion's turn.
He was also able to answer his question and won a prize!
He was quite shy at first but eventually held his own.
Great work, Dominion !
The boys were tested on their scientific knowledge of topics such as space, chemistry, genes, illusions, puzzles and more!
He was also able to answer his question and won a prize!
He was quite shy at first but eventually held his own.
Great work, Dominion !
The boys were tested on their scientific knowledge of topics such as space, chemistry, genes, illusions, puzzles and more!
Quiz time with Alden
Next is Quiz time !
As it was a quiet Thursday afternoon, everyone had a chance to try the science quiz.
Alden answered his question correctly and won a prize !
I am so proud of him..
Way to go, Alden !
As it was a quiet Thursday afternoon, everyone had a chance to try the science quiz.
Alden answered his question correctly and won a prize !
I am so proud of him..
Way to go, Alden !
Linus
Here is Linus !
Linus is a very impatient boy.
He is by no means a team player and moves way ahead by himself.
After finding the aeroplane not fun at all, he moved on to making sonobe modules from square origami paper.
Linus is a very impatient boy.
He is by no means a team player and moves way ahead by himself.
After finding the aeroplane not fun at all, he moved on to making sonobe modules from square origami paper.
Paper Planes
Dominic, Marcus, Dominion and Alden being taught on how to fold a paper plane and the factors that affect its flight. By adding paper clips and cutting flaps in the wings, the flying characteristics of the plane can be changed.
Where is Linus ?
He has already gone to play with his paper plane.
Leave the physics to the big brother !
Where is Linus ?
He has already gone to play with his paper plane.
Leave the physics to the big brother !
Boomerangs - Physics
Everyone cut out boomerangs of different shapes from cardboards.
They were taught how to throw the boomerangs so that they will come back.
Dominic and Marcus had a great time throwing their boomerangs.
However, very few came back due to the strong wind !
They were taught how to throw the boomerangs so that they will come back.
Dominic and Marcus had a great time throwing their boomerangs.
However, very few came back due to the strong wind !
Dominion and Dominic
Dominion and Dominic are brothers.
I had a tough time telling them apart in the beginning..
After spending a day with them, I came to realise that Dominic is a very well mannered, out spoken and civic minded boy.
He was annoyed with people in Mcdonald's not clearing their trays and helped to clear the table after our meal!
I had a tough time telling them apart in the beginning..
After spending a day with them, I came to realise that Dominic is a very well mannered, out spoken and civic minded boy.
He was annoyed with people in Mcdonald's not clearing their trays and helped to clear the table after our meal!
Everybody did it !
After all those hardwork, finally, everyone actually came up with their own balls that really bounce !
Everyone put them very carefully into plastic bags to bring home.
I hope no one's balls get squashed but if they do, just mould them into a ball again and they are as good as new !
Everyone put them very carefully into plastic bags to bring home.
I hope no one's balls get squashed but if they do, just mould them into a ball again and they are as good as new !
Dominion - What is happening here ?
Dominion trying to figure out what's going on with his ball..
Dominion and Marcus are classmates.
They have been looking forward to going to the Kids Science Fest together.
They were playing with each other most of the time, whereas his brother Dominic seemed to have taken an afinity to Linus, as can be seen in the pictures.
Dominion and Marcus are classmates.
They have been looking forward to going to the Kids Science Fest together.
They were playing with each other most of the time, whereas his brother Dominic seemed to have taken an afinity to Linus, as can be seen in the pictures.
Alden smiling from ear to ear
Alden was having the whale of a time making his green bouncy ball.
He was very amused when the green stuff looked nothing like a ball to him !
They were all teasing each other that no one is going to get a ball out, let's see..
He was very amused when the green stuff looked nothing like a ball to him !
They were all teasing each other that no one is going to get a ball out, let's see..
Bouncy Balls from Glue
Now, finally, its time for some action !
The boys started with the Bouncy Balls station which they were taught how to make a bouncy ball from a mixture of white glue, food colouring and sodium tetraborate.
Everyone chose their favourite colour and worked on their own balls very seriously..
I wonder if they were this serious in school..
The boys started with the Bouncy Balls station which they were taught how to make a bouncy ball from a mixture of white glue, food colouring and sodium tetraborate.
Everyone chose their favourite colour and worked on their own balls very seriously..
I wonder if they were this serious in school..
The cell is a very busy place
The Science show entitled "The cell is a very busy place" is hosted by two presenters Renae and Carly from Scitech in Perth, Western Australia, to find out what happens inside the trillions of cells that make up your body !
Through a lively mix of explanations, interaction and demonstrations, the children start to discover that the cell is a very busy place !
Through a lively mix of explanations, interaction and demonstrations, the children start to discover that the cell is a very busy place !
Kids Science Fest!
The Kids Science Fest is a series of fun and exciting multi-disciplinary activities brought to you by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research. It is part of the Singapore Science Festival held annually and aims to inspire the young ones to find out more about the wonders of Science.
This year's theme is "Know Why".
This year's theme is "Know Why".
Alden and Linus
Alden and Linus have been best friends since the unbelievable age of 18 months !
They have spent more time together than with anyone else.
They see each other everyday but never run out of topics...
Hopefully, they will not grow apart once they go to primary school next year.
They have spent more time together than with anyone else.
They see each other everyday but never run out of topics...
Hopefully, they will not grow apart once they go to primary school next year.
Kids Science Fest !
Our Learning Journey to the Kids Science Fest started with a trip to Mcdonald's for lunch.
Today, we have Alden, Dominion, Dominic, Marcus and Linus with us.
They have been very excited about this trip to the Kids Science Fest !
But first, lunch is also very important...
Today, we have Alden, Dominion, Dominic, Marcus and Linus with us.
They have been very excited about this trip to the Kids Science Fest !
But first, lunch is also very important...
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