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{j\ Introduction The Singapore Science Centre, a statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education, is a non-formal educational institution. The Centre aims to promote interest, learning and creativity in science and technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and thereby contribute to the nation's development of its human resources.

This Science Enrichment Programme handbook gives you a list of programmes that are designed to enrich and support your science and mathematics curricula. The programmes cover a wide range of topics including physical sciences, life sciences, mathematics, computers and astronomy.

Each programme is specially designed to make science fun and exciting to the students. By participating in the programmes, your students will experience the excitement of hands-on discovery while learning valuable content.

How To Book For The

Programmes 1. Browse through this handbook. Decide on topics that you would like your students to attend.

2. Complete the relevant booking form.

Remember to use the correct booking form for the programmes and return it to us promptly.

3. All bookings will be acknowledged. You may call us if you are in doubt about your bookings.

4. We are unable to offer programmes to everyone who requests for them. If you have to cancel your visit, please notify us in advance so that we can offer your place to another school. Please call us as soon as possible if

you are unable to make^it ^n time.

Opening Hours The Science Centre is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and on all public holidays from 1000 hours to 1800 hours. It is closed on

Monday except when Monday is a public holiday.

The Science Enrichment programmes at the Science Centre are available to schools from

Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings, except when it is a public holiday. However, the exhibition halls will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance works.

The Omni-Theatre is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and on all public holidays from 1000 hours to 2000 hours. It is closed on

Monday except when it is a public holiday. The showtimes are available on page 24.

The Snow City is open from Tuesday to Sunday and on all school and public holidays. The educational programmes are conducted from Tuesday to Friday only.

Hotlines General information Tel: 4252500

Science Enrichment Programmes Tel- 4252525

Fax: 5616361/5659533

email:schools@sci-ctr.edu.sg Robotic Learning Centre Programmes Tel: 4252575 Fax: 5616361/5659533

email:rlc@sci-ctr.edu.sg Omnl-Theatre Programme Tel: 4252510/4252566/4252567 Fax: 5616361/5659533

Snow City Programmes Tel: 5600179 Fax: 5601297

email:contact_us@snowventure.com.sg

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Admission Charges

Robotics Learning Centre

Singapore Science Centre

$10 per person

Admission is free for Institutional and Associate

members from Tuesday to Saturday, except on public holidays.

Public

Public

Organised group

(minimum 30 persons) $9 per person Institutional/Associate members

$3.00 per adult $1.50 per child (below 16 yrs)

(minimum 30 students) $6 per student

Organised group (minimum 30 persons) $2.50 per adult $1.20 per child (below 16 years)

(minimum 30 students) $9 per student

School groups in uniform (30 or more persons) $1.00 per person, subject to a maximum of 3 teachers per group of 30 students.

For any special event involving an increase in normal admission charges. Institutional and Associate members will be entitled to special concession rates.

Omnl-Theatre

(Omnlmax Movies) Public

$10.00 per adult

$ 5.00 per child (3-12 years)^ Organised group (minimum 30 persons) $ 8.00 per adult

$ 4.50 per child (3-12 years) Institutional/Associate members

(minimum 30 students)

$3.00 per student (Primary schools) $4.00 per student(Secondary schools.

Centralised Institutes, Junior Colleges) (Free admission for 3 teachers per group of 30 students)

Non-Institutional Members

The price excludes admission charges to the Singapore Science Centre

Snow City Primary schools $10 per student

Secondary schools/Junior Colleges $12 per student Subject to a minimum of 30 students and a maximum of 80 students per booking. For every booking of 20 students, a teacher is admitted free-of-charge. $10 per additional teacher.

Admission charges are correct at time of printing, and are subject to change.

Institutional I Membership Scheme

□ Institutional members enjoy special discounts when they purchase Science Centre publications. □ Teachers and students of Institutional member

schools are allowed to use the library of the Science Centre for reference purposes. □ Institutional members enjoy a discounted rate of admission to the Omni-Theatre.

n For rental of the Portable Planetarium System, Institutional members will be given a discounted rental rate.

Conditions for Membership 1. The membership is not transferable.

2. Membership pass will be issued within 3 weeks of payment.

Eligibility

3. Membership is valid for one year commencing from the date of payment received.

The Institutional Membership Scheme is open to schools in Singapore under the Ministry of Education, which include primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, centralised

4. For admission to the Singapore Science Centre, membership card has to be presented to the Ticketing Staff at the main entrance for registration.

institutes, institutes of technical education (ITE),

Benefits/Privileges

5. In case of misplaced card, please notify the Singapore Science Centre immediately in writing.

□ Teachers and students from Institutional

Subscription

and kindergartens.

member schools and colleges are entitled to a one-year free admission to the Science Centre for any number of visits. □ For any special event involving an increase in normal admission charges. Institutional members are entitled to special concession

The annual subscription fees is based on the size of the institution's student enrollment. The rates are as follows: Student Enrolment

Annual Subscription (inclusive of GST)

2000 and above

$618

Below 2000

$515

rates.

□ Institutional members enjoy free bookings of the Science Enrichment Programmes offered by the Science Centre. With the exception of some courses where a nominal fee for the

materials will be charged. Non Institutional

members have to pay $103 (inclusive of GST) per programme in addition to the admission charges to the Science Centre. n Institutional members are given priority in booking for all the educational programmes conducted at the Science Centre.

Associate

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□ Associate members enjoy a discounted rate of admission to the Omni-Theatre.

□ For rental of the portable planetarium system, associate members will be given a discounted rental rate.

Conditions for Membership 1. The membership is not transferable.

2. Membership pass will be issued within 3 weeks of payment.

3. Membership is valid for one year commencing from the date of payment received.

4. For admission to the Singapore Science Centre, membership card has to be presented to the Ticketing Staff at the main entrance for registration.

Eligibility The Associate Membership Scheme is open to local institutions except Post-Secondary/Tertiary Institutions registered under the Ministry of Education.

Benefits/Privileges

5. In case of misplaced card, please notify the Singapore Science Centre immediately in writing.

Subscription The annual subscription fee is $1,030.00 (inclusive of GST).

□ Teachers and students from Associate

member schools and colleges are entitled to a one-year free admission to the Science Centre for any number of visits. □ For any special event involving an increase in normal admission charges, Associate members are entitled to special concession rates.

□ Associate members are entitled to book the

science enrichment programmes offered by the Science Centre. A flat rate of $103

(inclusive of GST) per programme will be charged. □ Associate members enjoy special discounts when they purchase Science Centre publications. □ Teachers and students of Associate member

schools are allowed to use the library of the Science Centre for reference purposes.

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Singapore Science Centre Institutional I Associate

Membership Application Form

n Renewal

Current Membership no.

Expiring Date:

EH New Applicant

EE Institutional Membership EE Associate Membership Particulars (Please Print) Name of School:_ Address:

.Singapore,

Name of Principal:, Tel. no.: No. of students:

No. of teachers:.

Mode of Payment:

EE By cheque (please make cheque payable to "SCIENCE CENTRE BOARD") n Require an invoice from Science Centre.

School Stamp

Signature of Principal Date :

FOR OFFICIAL USE Please return this form to the:

Card No:

Membership Section Singapore Science Centre

Date of Enrolment:.

Science Centre Road

Date of Expiry:.

Official Receipt No:.

Singapore 609081

Date:.

Fax no.: 5659533

Exhibition

Programmes

Biotechnology Code E02B

Biotechnology simply describes the way we use plant and animal cells and microbes to produce Exhibitions are the most important means used by the Science Centre to promote the interest in science and technology to the general public and students. Almost all the exhibition themes

in the various galleries are related to the science syllabi of schools, and the exhibits serve as excellent materials for complementing science teaching in primary and secondary schools as well as junior colleges. With interactive exhibits to touch, see and hear, students would have a better understanding of how scientific and technological advances improve their lives.

Details of the exhibitions are as follows.

substances useful to us.

Although the 'biotechnology' is new, the subject it describes has an ancient history. For thousands of years, we have been making beer, wine and bread, turning milk into yogurt and cheese and making pickles.

Biotechnology is all around us, every day, just as it was, years ago. The only difference is that it is no longer mysterious. We now understand how biotechnology works and can use it to produce a huge variety of materials, from fuels to medicine, from new crop plants to new breeds

Exhibit worksheets will be provided in order to enhance the effectiveness of your students' visit

of animal and from chemicals to plastics.

to the exhibition

This exhibition will remove the mystery behind biotechnology, and give an idea of the exciting products and solutions emerging from this field.

Times Duration

: from 1000h to 1800h

: about 1h per exhibition area per exhibition area

Student No. : about 200 Grades : all levels

The exhibition is divided into 4 themes: □ Introduction

n Basic Concepts □ Applications □ Future of Biotechnology

Aviation Code E01B

This exhibition traces the development of flight from its early years to the present as well as the different facets of airport operations. It also touches on the growth of Civil Aviation in Singapore, with significant Contributions to the Aviation industry in Singapore by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Singapore Airlines.

The exhibition is divided into seven areas:

□ Dream of Flight □ Adventure of Flight □ Power

□ Principles of Flight □ Control Tower

n Airport Operation □ Futures

Discovery Zone Code E03P This hands-on children's science exhibition is

designed for children between 4-12 years of age. With its varied and innovative exhibits pitched at various levels of comprehension.

Discovery Zone will certainly provide a creative and early introduction to science for the young.

The message here is clear: science is extremely exciting and lots of fun. The exhibits are designed to encourage learning through play.

The exhibits cover a diverse range of topics to cater to curious minds and to help answer the why's, how's and what's — that are ever present in young inquiring minds.

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The World of Energy Code E04B

The Energy exhibition emphasises the importance of energy to Singapore in particular and the world in general, as well as highlights its relevance to basic science and technology.

It will also serve to interest and encourage our youth to take up careers in Research and Development work relating to energy resources.

Man & Environment

The Energy Exhibition is educational, informative

Code E06B

and very interactive, and features the following areas:

□ Energy Fundamental □ Forms of Energy □ Forms of Energy Transfer □ Fossil Fuels

□ Energy Perspectives

n Alternative Energy Resources □ Energy Innovations and New Technologies

This is an exhibition you simply cannot afford to miss if you care about the environment."

Never before have so many people been so concerned about the environment. But millions

of people still feel they lack the basic information needed to change their lifestyle and do their bit for Planet Earth. This exhibition fills this gap in a motivating and highly practical way.

The exhibition is divided into three stimulating sections:

In addition, an anchor attraction in a separate area of the Exhibition is the high tension demonstration area know as "The ThunderBoIti".

It is poised to be a unique attraction in this region in its own right. Conventional demonstration ideas as well as theatrical techniques such as lightning and soundscaping is employed to provide visitors with a truly exhilarating

□ Man's Impact □ "Green" Actions □ Nature at Work

experience.

Mathemagic Hall of IT

Code E07B

Code E05B This multi-million dollar state-of-the-art exhibition

occupies an area of 700 sq m. The Flail of IT comprises of 5 main sections:

This is not an exhibition just about numbers and its manipulations - it's about thinking and strategy.

Aspects of mathematics can be found all around us and are useful for many kinds of problems and settings. The exhibition is make up of nine

□ IT in Learning

areas.

□ IT at Work n IT at Home □ IT on the Move

□ Nature of Mathematics □ Mathematics Around Us

□ IT at Play This innovative exhibition features a range of highly interactive exhibits, displays and terminals that will fire up the imagination of students on the capabilities of Information Technology and to promote its use.

□ □ □ □ □

Number Magic The Algebra-Geometry Link Geometrical Explorations Shapes and Surfaces Symmetries

□ Leave It To Chance

□ Maths, Games and Puzzles

Gallery Pathways

Light Code GP06S

Level: Secondary 2

Electricity Code GP07S

How about introducing a new topic in the various

Level: Secondary 2

galleries at the Singapore Science Centre? The interesting and interactive exhibits can make a difference in students' exploration of scientific

Information technology

concepts .

Level: Secondary 2

Topical learning packages - Gallery Pathways have been designed to enhance students' understanding and application of science concepts taught in the primary and secondary school science curriculam. Each Gallery Pathway is an exhibit-based learning package consisting of lesson plans, student activity sheets, exhibit information and follow-up activities. This empowers science teachers to conduct the

Force and pressure

Code GP08S

Code GP09S

Level: Secondary 1 Sound Code GP10S

Level: Secondary 2

pathways and students to focus on specific learning points at the Science Centre effectively.

The various Gallery Pathways are published at the Science Centre website. Teachers who are

interested in conducting the Gallery Pathways can register for user IDs and passwords at http://www.sci-ctr.edu,sg/pathway to view and download online materials before the visit.

The topics are:

Light and colours Code GP01P

Level: Primary 3 to Primary 6

Energy concepts Code GP02P

Level: Primary 4 to Primary 6 Forces Code GP03P

Level: Primary 5 & Primary 6

Simple machines Code GP04P

Level: Primary 5 & Primary 6

Energy Code GP05S

Level: Secondary 1

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Ecogarden Programmes

LIFE SCIENCES An EGG-citing show Code LD01P

Find out in this fun-filled educational science

demonstration, how many tricks and feats we

The Ecogarden is not an ordinary garden or public park. The plants receive no special care.

No attempt is made to control pests etc, except for occasional pruning, mowing and necessary replanting. Thus, there are many habitats where

can do on a humble chicken EGG.

Grades: Primary 1 to Primary 6 Living and non-living things Code LD02P

animals would be able to find suitable niches for themselves and establish balanced

Study the characteristics of living things and compare the differences between living and non

communities.

living things.

Grades: Primary 3 and Primary 4 The Ecogarden has been established to provide an area where teachers and pupils can carry out ecological studies. Some of the facilities available in the Ecogarden are Ponds, Common

Wayside Trees, Leaf Litter Corners, Vegetable Beds and many others. You may refer to the map on page 33 for more details.

Tour of Ecogarden Code EG01B

My body Code LD03P

Get to know your body. Topics covered will include senses, muscles, skeleton, heart, blood circulation and respiration.

Grades: Primary 4 and Primary 5 Non-flowering plants Code LD04P

Study how non-flowering plants reproduce or

This is a self-conducted programme. A sound slide briefing of the Ecogarden will be provided during your visit. Worksheets will also be provided.

propagate themselves.

Grades: Primary 4 and Primary 5 Trees Code LD05P

Study the flowers, leaves, fruits and barks of Times Duration Student No. Grades

from 0930h to 1730h about 1 V2h no limit

Primary 3 to Secondary 4

the tree trunks of common road-side trees and fruit trees.

Grade: Primary 4

PHYSICAL SCIENCES Adventures with pressure

Lecture Demonstrations These highly visual and informative demonstrations are designed specially to stimulate students' interest in science and mathematics. Our live demonstrations foster

science concepts and encourage students' participation. They are usually conducted in lecture theatres which can accommodate bigger audience.

Code PD01S

The fundamental principles of air and liquid pressure are addressed in this topic through a series of interesting and thought provoking demonstrations.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Ball physics Code PD02S

Many different concepts in physics can be demonstrated with everyday objects. In this lesson, 30 demonstrations are featured using just a ball and other commonly available materials.

Times Duration Student No.

0930h &1000h &1430h

1 - 1V2h

200(maximum)

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

Chemistry in the kitchen

Fascinating light

Code PD03S

Code PD09S

An understanding of the basic chemical principles involved in cooking will enable anyone to achieve greater culinary success and control. This lecture demonstration will help you to understand the chemistry of cooking and to decode recipes.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

Highlights the use of coloured lights, ultraviolet light, lasers and stroboscopes in order to find out more about the properties of light and their applications.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Fascinating sound

Creating magic with science

Code PD10B

Code PD04S

How is sound produced? This lecture demonstration will enhance your knowledge on ways of sound making.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

Several popular illusions in magic shows have a scientific basis. This lecture demonstration

will be a magic show based just on science and the principles behind it will be explained clearly.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

High tension Code PD11S

Demonstrations in the dark Code PD05S

Visible ambient light prevents us from appreciating the full splendour of many physical, chemical and biological phenomena. In this lecture demonstration, which will be tone in the

dark, there will be exciting demonstrations in physics, chemistry and biology. All these can

be appreciated only in the dark.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Electrochemistry in everyday life

Learn about electricity: electric charge, electric current, electric field, electric potential, induced charge, goldleaf electroscope, lightning conductors. Van de Graaff generator, Tesia coil and cathode ray tube.

Grades: Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 Hot stuff Code PD12P

See the convection flow of heat in a cylinder and how a steam engine works.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6

Code PD06S

Addresses issues of relevance to everyday life

Looking at light

where electrochemical principles are involved

Code PD13P

and how simple tools of electrochemistry can

Explore the nature of light with ultraviolet rays,

do wonders. Topics covered include electroplating, electrolysis, fuel generation, electroanalysis and electrosynthesis.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

coloured lights and laser beams. Students will gain an understanding of the various properties of light.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

Exploring atoms and molecules

Push, pull and work

Code PD07S

Code PD14P

Expounds atomic and molecular structures of matter. Macroscopic phenomena such as thermal expansion, phase changes and solubility are explained in terms of the behaviour of atoms

Learn to identify the various types of forces and see what forces can do. The concept of work will be forcefully demonstrated.

Grade: Primary 6

and molecules.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

Spring physics

Exploring simple machines Code PD08P

A lot of concepts in physics can be easily demonstrated using ordinarily available objects.

Discover the benefits of using simple machines: wheels and axles, levers, inclined planes and pulleys. By rolling, lifting and pushing everyday objects, students will learn how simple machines

aspects of physics are presented, using just a spring and other commonly available materials.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

Code PD15S

In this lesson, 30 demonstrations on various

do work.

Grade: Primary 6

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The magic of electricity

BIOTECHNOLOGY

PD16P

Introduces students to the exciting world of electricity. Demonstrations and explanations on the working of batteries, generators, solar cells and bulbs will be included. Look forward

also to a hair raising demonstration using the Wimshurst machine.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6 The wonderful world of chemistry

Biotechnology Investigation Code BD21S

Laundry detergent, bread, wine, high-protein meat,juice, goldfish, orchids, sewage, vaccines and vitamins - what do they have in common?

Find out what biotechnology is and the important role it plays in our daily lives in this educational and entertaining "show with an all-star cast".

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

Code PD17S

A series of exciting and entertaining demonstrations on various aspects of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry is presented to show that a study of chemistry can be fascinating and interesting. The instruction will

Cheesy cheese Code BD22B

Cheese is a healthy food. It contains protein and calcium. Students will learn art and science

be tailored to the level of the audience.

behind cottage cheese making and they will get exciting recipes and ever lasting taste of cottage

Grades: Secondary 1 to Pre-U 2

cheese!

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2 The world of energy Code PD18P

Find out how energy works for us through demonstrations on magnetism, electricity, heat and other forms of energy. See how energy makes things turn, twist and move, or change

Ginger beer Code BD23B

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

In this hot weather, come and join us to cool off by learning how to make your own drink — Ginger beer. See yeast cells under the microscope and at the end enjoy your cool drink!

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

The world of the supercold

Yoghurt and yoghurt salad

Code PD19S

Code BD24B

The supercold state is a strange state where even ordinary matter exhibits anomalous

What happens when milk sours? If the conditions are right, it changes into a new food — yoghurt.

Come and learn the art of yoghurt making! See useful bacteria, its uses in day to day life, learn to make facial mask and also learn exciting recipes.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

from one form to another.

behaviour. This lecture demonstration is an

excursion into the sub-zero degree domain — see what happens to matter at temperatures in the region of - 80°C (dry ice) and - 196°C (liquid nitrogen).

Grades: Secondary 1 to Pre-U 2

MATHEMATICS Mathematical magic show Code MD20B

This is a magic show based just on mathematics!

It will feature a series of incredible feats on mind

reading, complex arithmetical manipulations and other mental magic routines. Through these demonstrations, which will all be clearly explained, it is sought to further stimulate students' interest in the study of mathematics.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 4

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Laboratory Courses

Food from plants Code LL05P

Study about fruits with many seeds and those

with only one ยงeed. Also find out the parts of the plants which provide food.

Grades: Primary 3 and Primary 4 Fun with animals Code LL06P

These courses filled with hands-on activities

are designed to enhance students' critical thinking and science process skills, increase their knowledge, and build enthusiasm for science and maths. Every student is given the opportunity to observe, experiment, investigate, explore, predict and draw conclusions based on the data they obtain. These courses are usually conducted in the laboratories, which can accommodate a class of 45 students.

Times Duration Student No

Find out about the animals that have fur, long legs, short legs, wings, long ears, short ears, feathers, beaks and so on. Also compare the ways in which animals move.

Grades: Pre-primary to Primary 3 How fruits and seeds are scattered Code LL07P

Through observation of various fruit and seed specimens, find out how the various fruits and seeds are scattered. In the process, you will be taught how to classify them into various methods of dispersal, such as by water, wind, explosive

0930h &1000h &1430h

action and animals.

1V2 to 2h

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

45(maximum) How plants reproduce

LIFE SCIENCES

Code LL08P

Air pollution

and learn more about the different methods of

Do experiments to find out how plants reproduce Code LL01B

Are you breathing polluted air? How can you tell? Find out how by conducting a series of tests.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 2 Aquatic plants and animals Code LL02P

Study the plants and animals found in the ponds of our Ecogarden and also their interdependence. Learn also about the construction of simple food chains and a food web. This is an outdoor class and is to be

conducted preferably in the morning.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6 Finding out about things Code LL03P

This is a lesson which allows pupils to learn

how their senses (smell, touch, sight, hearing and taste) help them to find out more about the things around them.

Grades: Primary 2 and Primary 3 Food Code LL04P

Study through experiments the properties and functions of various nutrients present in food.

Grade: Primary 6

reproduction in plants.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6 Life cycle of a chick Code LL09P

Find out what happens inside the egg during the 21 days of incubation and also how a chick is formed.

Grades: Primary 3 and Primary 4 Living together Code LL10P

Collect, identify and examine the different kinds of plants and animals that live in the Ecogarden.

The adaptations which enable them to live together will also be covered. This is an outdoor class and is to be conducted preferably in the morning.

Grade: Primary 4

Pond ecology

Water pollution

Code LL11S

Code LL16P The waste that we send down the drains from

This is a quantitative study of the physical and chemical factors and the composition of the pond community. In addition, studies will be made on the adaptations and interactions of plants and animals in the pond. This is an outdoor class and is to be conducted preferably in the morning.

our homes,from farms and from factories is

causing pollution. How do we know if water is polluted? This class includes a series of tests which can give us interesting information about the quality of different water samples.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 2

Grades: Pre-U 1 and Pre-U 2

Pond study Code LL12S

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This is an outdoor study of the plants and animals that make up the pond community. This is an outdoor class and is to be conducted preferably in the morning.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Single plant community Code LL13S

Study how animals can live on or in a tree and in the process, establish a stable community of plant eaters and animal eaters living in harmony.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

There will also be a closer examination of animals

collected from the tree in order to determine

A simple machine: the lever

how their mouthparts are related to the food they eat. Construction of food chains and a food

Code PL01P

Investigate how a lever works and helps us to

web is also included. This is an outdoor class

do work. Also find out about the different classes

and is to be conducted preferably in the morning.

Grades: Secondary 2 to Secondary 4

of levers and their applications in daily life.

Grades: Primary 5 & 6

The leaf litter community

A simple machine: the pulley

Code LL14P

Code PL02P

Study organisms responsible for the decay and breakdown of plant and animal matter present in leaf litter and also the recycling of nutrient

work. Also find out the difference between a

salts in nature. This is an outdoor class and is

to be conducted preferably in the morning.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

Investigate how pulleys work and help us to do single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley.

Grades: Primary 6

Useful and harmful plants and animals

Electric carnival Code PL03P Learn about conductors and insulators of

Code LL15P

electricity and how bulbs and batteries are

Observe the various kinds of useful and harmful

arranged in a circuit. Find out what an L.E.D.

plants and animals in the Ecogarden. Pupils are required to catch some useful and harmful

is and see why a fuse is used. Students will also learn how to electroplate an object.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

animals for examination. This is an outdoor class

and is to be conducted preferably in the morning.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6

Electronics for the novice Code PL04S

Identify the various types of electronic components and their symbols. Learn how to use circuit diagrams and do simple electronics projects.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Pre-U 2

Electroplating technology

Magnets

Code PL05S

Code PL12P

Learn the fundamentals of electroplating in this

Experiment with magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Find out the strength and the poles of a bar magnet. Also learn how to make a

laboratory session. You will be taught how to electroplate any object with the metal of your choice - even objects like plastic, glass and leaves can be coated with a metal!

temporary magnet.

Grades: Primary 4 and Primary 5

Grades: Secondary 1 to Pre-U 2 Make your own soap

Experiments with new materials

Code PL13S

Code PL06S

Prepare home-made soap by the action of alkali

Advances in material engineering have led to the development of a range of new and exciting materials for various applications. Students will have hands-on experience on a variety of interesting materials in this session.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

on natural oil and fat. The rate of reaction will

Exploring the Moon Code PL07P

Students will learn about the relative size of the

Moon compared to Earth, how "Moon probe" data are analysed and how craters are formed

be increased by the use of suitable catalysts.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Night and day Code PL14P

Discover the causes of night and day with a Sun-Earth model. Concepts of why different countries have night and day at different times will be explained.

Grades: Primary 3 and Primary 4

on the Moon.

Objects in the sky

Grades: Primary 3 to Primary 5

Code PL15P

Forms of energy

Discover the factors that cause the phases of the Moon,the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse.

Observe the phases of the Moon with the Sun-

Code PL08P

Experiment with heat, electrical, potential and kinetic energy and learn to identify the various

Earth-Moon model.

Grade: Primary 4

forms of energy.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

Natural pH indicators Code PL16S

Fun with magnets Code PL09P

Learn a trick of floating magnets Activities exploring the properties of a magnet will also be carried out.

Extract pigments from plants and use them as chemical indicators. This course will help students understand the pH scale and acidbase equilibria.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

Grade: Primary 3 Heat and temperature Code PL10P

Discover how heat travels and what peculiar changes occur when objects gain or lose heat.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6

Rates of reactions Code PL17S

Use a very simple technique to follow the rate of a chemical reaction. Effects of changes in concentration and temperature on the rate of reaction will also be studied.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 Light Code PL11P

Sound and sound making

Find out how light enables us to see and how

Code PL18P

it travels. Also find out about the laws for

Discover how sound is made, how it travels to

reflection of light and its applications.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6

our ears and how it changes. Students will also learn to appreciate the sound of silence! Plastic cups, tuning forks and simple musical instruments will be used in the experiments.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

Sun and shadows Code PL19P

Geometrical art Code MA03S

Find out the various sources of light and how shadows of different shapes and sizes can be

The creative use of geometry In drawing Intricate patterns and designs Is Illustrated. The Importance of mathematics In graphic art Is also demonstrated. Students are required to bring along their own construction sets.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

formed.

Grades: Primary 3 and Primary 4 Wheel-and-axle, inclined plane, and all that Code PL20P

Through a study of the Inclined plane, screw and wheel-and-axle, find out how these simple machines help us to do work more easily. You will also be taught to Identify some simple machines used In everyday life.

Grade: Primary 6

Mathematical puns Code MA04S

This Is an activity-oriented lesson on some puzzles, games and mathematical curiosities such as topology and probability.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4

Let's find out about eclipse

Number games

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Students will learn how eclipses occur as well as the names of the various types of eclipses.

Students will also learn to distinguish the

This Is a lesson on number patterns, prime numbers and pallndromic numbers. Students will use numbers to draw patterns as well as add, multiply and divide numbers during the

difference between Solar and Lunar eclipses.

Grades: Primary 3 to Primary 5

game sessions.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6 Working with light Code PL22P

Find out some of the properties of light by doing experiments with a solar cell, a mirror and a light sensitive paper. Students will also do experiments with a simple pin-hole camera.

Grade: Primary 6

BIOTECHNOLOGY MATHEMATICS

DNA technology Code BL01S

Brain Station activities Code MA01B

The Brain Station Is a special work-room filled with a wealth of puzzles, teasers, games and mathematical tasks to start your students' brains buzzing. During the process of solving the tasks, they will learn useful problem-solving strategies.

The emphasis In all the problems Is on thinking and process skills.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 4 Estimation and approximation Code MA02P These features a series of mathematical activities

specially designed to guide students towards making "Intelligent guesses" or estimates of numbers, areas, distances and weights.

Grades: Primary 5 and Primary 6

DNA Is the carrier of genetic Information In all living cells. The genetic information Is encoded In the sequence of the double stranded DNA helix. This Information can be duplicated and passed down from one generation to another. It can also be expressed to produce proteins for performing all sorts of functions In the cell. These mechanisms of DNA replication and gene expression have been used by scientists to produce clones of biological materials, and the laboratory techniques are collectively called genetic engineering or recomblnant DNA Technology. This course alms to arouse students' Interest and broaden their

knowledge In this field. Course contents Include DNA model making and the extraction of DNA from onions.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

Tempeh making

Enzyme technology Code BL02S

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Enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms for the maintenance of all the biochemical processes of life. They speed up the rate of very specific chemical reactions in

Since time immemorial microbes have been

the cells. This course will enable students learn

more about the application of enzymes in different industries. The practical work includes

used to preserve and produce foods through fermentation processes which, very often, also

help to enhance the flavour and nutritional value of the final products. In this course, students will learn how fungus, (Rhizopus oligosporous) can be used in the production of tempeh.

Microscopic examination of the fungus will also be covered.

□ immobilisation of Lactase

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

(B-galactosidase) □ action of Pectinase on fruit pulp

□ action of enzymes in biological washing powders

Yogurt making Code BL06S

The duration of this course is about 3 hours.

Yogurt is a cultured milk product originated thousands of years ago in Eastern Europe and

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2

Western Asia. Students will be given a handon session on the use of the harmless bacterials,

Pizza pizzazz Code BL03B

Learn to make the popular flat bread with exactly the toppings you want. Students learn all about

proofing, punching, shaping, baking and enjoying their own creation — a tasty introduction to the science of bread making.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2 Cost: $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student.

Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus in the production of yogurt. They will also be taught on the microscopic observation of the bacterials using various methods, such as fixing of bacteria on slide. Gram's staining technique and methylene blue staining.

Grades: Secondary 4 to Pre-U 2

Science of bread Code BL04B

Bread is one of the world's favourite food. It

requires only a few ingredients: flour, water, sugar and yeast. Students will conduct a series of experiments, learn about proofing, kneading, punching, shaping, baking and even enjoying their own bread!

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2 Cost: $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student.

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The chemicals we eat and drink Code TL05S

This talk reviews the many types of chemicals we find in our food and drinks. The pros and cons of food additives will be discussed.

Grades: Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 The miracle of heredity Code TL06S

Find out how features like colour blindness,

The science talks cover topics of current interest as well as recent advances in science and

technology. It aims to bring the audience up-todate with information on the latest developments.

Times ; 1000h &1430h, Duration : about Ti/2h Student No. : 200(maximum) An environment tour Code TL01S

We invite you to tour the Planet Earth and discover its environmental problems like global warming, pollution and the ozone hole. Problems of Earth's environment problems are also compared with our neighbouring planets.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2 Mission to the planets Code TP02S

Within the first thirty years of planetary exploration, seven expeditions have been sent to the moon, and space-craft have flown pass all the planets apart from Pluto, while control landings have been made on Mars and Venus.

With the exception of Pluto, all the planets had been studied from close range. Each planet has produced its quota of surprises. This talk tells the exciting story of man's exploration of the solar system.

Grades: Primary 6 to Pre-U 2 The ozone hole in the sky Code TP03S

Offers an insight into the problem of ozone depletion in the stratospheric layer. Chemical connections, global implications and strategies for action will be discussed.

Grades: Secondary 3 to Pre-U 2 The environment and you Code TL04S Takes a closer look at Man's destructive effect

on the environment and the ways in which we can contribute to a better environment through responsible action.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

blood groups and eye colour as well as genetic diseases are inherited. Exercises on familytrees will be included to explain dominant and recessive genes.

Grades: Secondary 3 and Secondary 4

Make your own sundial

Science Club Activities

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Singapore is located near the Equator. For this reason, most of the beautiful sundials with

These activities are specially developed to provide students with opportunities to learn

slopping edges that you have seen in books are not suitable for our use. This activity will enable you to assemble a sundial with design that is unique to Singapore's position and has been adjusted to show the local time.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

science outside their classroom in a fun and

Cost: $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student

entertaining way.

Microscopic wonders Times Duration Student No.

1030h &1430h about 2h

45(maximum)

Fun with Ink Code CA01P

Do you know that black ink is made from coloured chemical? Find out in this fun-filled activity. Find out also how this method can be used to detect

forgeries.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6 Hot air balloon Code CA02B Students have often heard of hot air balloon but

few have had the opportunity to actually make them. In this session students will work in groups to produce their very own balloon! The class ends with the launching of the completed hot air balloons. A truly exciting experience.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 4 Cost: $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student

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Come and join us for a session of Microscopic Wonders to look into the functions of various

types of microscopes — light microscopes, stereo-zoom microscopes and a scanning electron microscope which is a brand new addition to the Science Centre. You will learn

how to use the light and stereo-zoom microscopes and marvel at the wonders of Mother Nature.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 3 Natural dye Code CA07P

The colours in nature are a gift of beauty. We can see these colours in many forms in foliage, flowers, grass etc. All these colours are due to the different types of pigments present in plants.

In olden times people used these pigment as dye. In this activity, students will be taught how to extract and separate some plant pigments and use them as natural dye.

Grades: Primary 4 to Primary 6

It's slime time Code CA03B

Papercopter science

What a sticky but slippery, will drip from your hand in a long continuous blob, and leaves little or no residue behind? Slime! Slime has a strange appeal to the young at heart, but it also is an example of a polymer — a long chain molecule.

In this sessions you will find out the scientific principles of slime and learn to make your own slime. Varying the 'recipe' can produce interesting

This activity encourages students to use their creative and innovative minds in the design of papercopter models. They will do experiments, which help them understand the principles of vertical flight and also the factors, which affect the descending speed of a papercopter.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

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results.

Grades: Primary 6 to Secondary 4

Cost: $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student

To catch a thief Code CA09B

This features a series of activities, which

Make your own astrolabe Code CA04B

Students will make an astrolabe and learn how

to use the instrument to measure vertical heights.

Grades: Primary 3 to Primary 5

introduces students to analytical techniques in the solving of crimes. The highlight of these activities would be an exposure to fingerprint identification techniques.

Grades: Primary 5 to Secondary 2

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Observatory Programme The sky is part of the natural environment which we all share. It is free for all to observe.

Everything ,from the blinding Sun to the dimmest star, waits to be discovered. Yet many people who can identify birds or rocks, trees or ferns, cannot point to any constellation by name, or find the planets among the stars. This programme will help students to learn more

about the heavens and in the process gain some insight into their own relationship with the cosmos.

Rambling the night sky Code OPB

A talk-cum-slide show on man's exploration of

the sky, followed by a tour of the Observatory.

Weather permitting, students will have an

opportunity to observe some interesting objects^ in the night sky.

Grades Primary 5 to Pre-U 2 Time Duration Student No

1930h about 2h

60(maximum)

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Virtual Science Centre

ABC of web page creation Code VS02B

You will be introduced to the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and the design methodologies of setting up a web page. Topics cover: □ What is the World Wide Web

n Overview of the HTML Language □ Writing a basic HTML document □ Learning the basic Markup Tags

□ Creating Titles, Headings and Paragraphs □ Creating Documents Links □ Creating Lists and Tables □ Creating In-line Images

Grades: Primary 4 to Pre-LI2 How to extract information from the Net? Code VS03B

http://www,sci-ctr.edu.sg The Virtual Science Centre is a computer-based

outreach project that makes use of Internet technology. It aims to promote activities in science education as well as encourage information exchange and resource sharing among students, teachers and public users, both locally and globally.

The following talks cover topics of current interest. It aims to bring the audience up-to-date

The World Wide Web is just an infinite network of pages linked together that spreads throughout the Internet. It could for practically for any thing you could think of, so how can we go about to retrieve the right information.

This talk concentrates on how to retrieve information from the World Wide Web: □ What is the World Wide Web □ What is a Web Browser and its

component

□ What is a Search Engine □ How does a Search Engine work

information on the latest development.

It also elaborates on the use of search engines Times Duration Student No.

1000h &1430h

and directories.

about 1 V2h

200(maximum)

Grades: Primary 4 to Pre-LI2

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How to surf the World Wide Web? Code VS04B

This talk gives you an overview into the world

This talk concentrates on the fastest growing

of the Internet. Find out about:

service of the Internet, the World Wide Web,

ABC of the Internet - A beginners' guide

□ The growth of the Internet

and teaches you how to successfully navigate through it. This is where you can look for color, grace and hypermedia excitement. It is like an infinite network of pages linked together that spreads throughout the Internet (sort of like a spider's web).

And introduces you to the various applications

□ What is the World Wide Web

□ What is the Internet □ How does the Internet work

□ Who governs the Internet □ How to access the Internet

on the Net, like:

□ What can you get from the World Wide

□ Electronic mail (E-mail)

Web □ What is a Web Browser and its

□ World Wide Web Browsers

Grades: Primary 4 to Pre-U2

component

Grades: Primary 4 to Pre-LI2

a)Robosports

The Robotics

Learning Centre

This is a sports based program where the children are encouraged to program the best sports strategy for their robot. During the

Robosports competition, robots score as many goals as possible in a given time. This program introduces robotics systems and computer control.

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b)Robotics adventure This is an adventure-based program in the "Indiana Jones" style. The children build and program their robots to reach stated goals in a 'desert' environment. The adventure base

promotes strategic thinking and introduces computer control.

The Robotics Learning Centre has been

A trainer will introduce the "drag and drop" style of software programming and guides the hands-

established to further the interest of children in

on teaching session. Each team of two students

science and technology and to equip them with the skills they need for today's fast-changing world. In the Robotics Learning Centre the LEGO MINDSTORMS kit is used to promote creativity and problem solving skills. Children need knowledge but they learn best by applying this knowledge to solve practical problems.

The Robotics Learning Centre is sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the Singapore Totalisator Board, and is supported by Lego

is provided with a kit of robot parts and a computer. The children then decide how to build

their robot and design a programming strategy.

At the end of the session, they test their strategy on the playing field. The students will take back with them a very positive learning experience.

Educational material will be provided.

The course fee for the learning lab session is as follows:

group.

Institutional member

The Robotic Learning Centre consists of two

$6.00 per student (inclusive of GST)

areas:

Non institutional member 1. An Exhibition area divided into two

segments:

â–Ą Introduction - The History of Robotics Technology â–Ą Interactive exhibits - Soccer playing robots, a robotic arm and wall climbing robots.

2. The Robotics learning labs which feature

$9.00 per student (inclusive of GST), exclude admission charge to the Science Centre (min 30 students) If you wish to pre-view the learning lab setup, we will be happy to show you around. Please use the Robotics Learning Centre booking form for booking.

the LEGO MINDSTORMS kit as an interactive

learning tool. These learning sessions are designed for students. Each session caters for a class of 40 students. The current

sessions are suitable for Primary 4 to Secondary 2 level students. Each session will last for approximately 1hr 15 min.

Each workshop has a themed micro-environment.

Fax

: 561 6361

e-mail

: rlc@sci-ctr.edu.sg.

Robotics Learning Centre Booking Form

This form may be copied if necessary

Bookings may be made at any time (not per term) Name of school:

Address of School:

Singapore( Name of Teacher-in-charge : Mr/Mrs/Miss/Mdm

Contact no:(Tel)

.(Fax)_

(Pager)

Sessions are: 9.00 am /11.00 am / 2.00 pm / 3.30 pm

Is your school an Institutional Member of the Science Centre? * Yes/No * Delete as necessary

TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER-IN-CHARGE

For official use

Preferred Date & Time Choices

Date

Time

Level

No of Students

No of Teachers

Status of booking

(max 40)

-jst

2nd 1st

2nd 1st

2nd 1st

2nd

Date Submitted:

Please return this form to :

Robotics Learning Centre Singapore Science Centre Science Centre Road

Singapore 609081 Fax: 561 6361

School Stamp

e-mail: rlc@sci-ctr.edu.sg

OMNIMAX Movies

Omniplanetarium Programmes

Cirque Du SoleirM Journey Of Man

OMNIMAX porgrammes use a film frame 10 times larger than the conventional 35 mm film and a hemispheric screen which 'wraps' the audience at the centre to give them a remarkable

"Cirque Du SoleilTM Journey Of Man" is a celebration of the human spirit that combines the unique artistry and music of Cirque du Soleil" with the power of large format film. Filmed on

sense of involvement. When the show begins, the audience would be totally engulfed by the immense size and three dimensional quality of the undistorted picture. They lose perception of time and space and forget that they are in a

landmarks around the world. Cirque Du SoleilTM Journey Of Man follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity, with each stage introduced by a Cirque du Soleil" act.

theatre. They can feel the motion and it is like taking a trip in a time machine. It is an

expressive, engrossing and ever startling experience, both educational and exciting.

In addition, the Space Science exhibits in the

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location at various natural and historical

With pounding drums, aquatic and aerial ballets, breathtaking acts of strength, skill and acrobatics, and fantastic costumes, we invite you to experience Cirque du Soleil" as never before.

Hall of Science aim to enhance students'

understanding of the Universe and help them

Showtimes: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

develop an interest in the wonderful celestial objects that make up the Universe. You are

Duration Grades

: 40 minutes : All levels

recommended to bring your students to the gallery for their benefit after the programmes.

Dolphins

Please note that:

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□ The Omni-Theatre is open from Tuesday to Sunday and on all public holidays. □ All shows will begin promptly. Please arrive

takes the audience on an underwater adventure

at the Omni-Theatre at least 15 minutes before showtime.

n The Omniplanetarium has a seating capacity of 276.

□ Special arrangements can be made to screen the movie at a time of your choice, if you make a block booking for the whole

"Dolphins" is a 40-minute OMNIMAX movie that

with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphins. Viewers will meet a young woman scientist, Dr Kathleen Dudzinski and her

two colleagues, mentor Dr. Bernd Wursig and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, as they lead us on an exploration into their fascinating world.

show.

□ For confirmed bookings, admission charges are to be paid at least 2 weeks in advance.

Payment can be made by hand at the Finance

Department (4th Floor) of the Singapore Science Centre or by post. All cheques must be crossed and made payable to "SCIENCE CENTRE BOARD". The school will be billed

for failure to turn up without prior cancellation.

□ Programmes, schedules and admission charges are subject to change. □ The concession rate for institutional

members is valid only from Tuesday to Friday and on Saturday, before noon. The concession rate does not apply on public holidays.

While most of what we know about dolphins comes from studying them in captivity, Dudzinski and her colleagues conduct their research with dolphins in the wild, a far more strenuous, timeconsuming, even dangerous endeavour.

Employing innovative scientific methods and technology, Kathleen and her colleagues set out to learn more about how dolphins communicate and their foraging and social behaviour. Audience may be surprised to witness firsthand how scientific progress is made in inches and not miles, and how the slow

accumulation of scientific data is passed on, and expanded upon, from one generation of scientists to the next.

Showtimes: 10 am, 12 Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm Duration Grades

: 40 minutes : All levels

Omni-Theatre Educational

Programmes Deep diving adaptation Code 0M3B

SimEx Virtual Voyages are absorbing, threestage stories that wow audiences again and again.

First, the audience enters the Pre-Show queue environment where audio and video

Students will use the scientific method to

programming create the atmosphere for the

investigate and understand two physical principals involved in a dolphin's deep diving adaptations. This lesson is offered free for

upcoming adventure.

students who booked for the OMNIMAX movie,

Story Theatre where a multi-screen video presentation tells the story and sets the stage

"DOLPHINS".

Next, the audience enters the self-contained

for the adventure to come.

Capacity

30 minutes 100 students

Grades

All Levels

Duration

Planetarium Lecture Demonstration Colours of the stars Code 0M4B

Colour of the stars is a lecture demonstration

conducted at the Omni-Theatre using the

Planetarium Projection System.

The stars in the sky do not have the same colours. This is because some stars are hotter than the others. The colour of a star tells us

how hot the star is. And from the spectrum, we

will be able to tell the gases that are present in the star. Students will be provided with gratings to view the spectral lines of various gases.

(This course will only be conducted for group with a minimum of 60 students.)

Time Grades

0900h

Duration Cost

40 mins

Primary 5 to Pre-U 2 $2.06 (inclusive of GST) per student

The grand finale takes place in the Adventure Theatre. Visitors board the simulator and the

adventure unfolds. Sight, sound and motion combine to give every audience member an experience they'll never forget.

The Ultimate Roller Coaster Code 0M5B

Viewers will have an entertaining look at Physics and unusual facts about roller coasters, together with a short history of those man-made mountains from medieval times through to today's modern giants of speed and thrills. They will enter Beatty's untethered imagination and climb the old roller coaster's lift hill to that first,

steep drop. But, hold on... we won't be on the track for long!

Admission Charges for Virtual Voyages: Institutional Members

$3 per student (Primary) $4 per student(Sec & JC) (2 teachers will be admitted free for every group of 30 students) Public

$4 per child (3-12 years) $6 per adult Note: The Simulation Theatre can take a

maximum of 18 students at any one time. Since

Virtual Voyages Simulation Theatre

there are 3 sections in the Simulation Theatre,

you will only need to wait about 8 minutes for the next ride. The duration of the entire

experience is about 15 minutes.

The Virtual Voyages Simulation Theatre, situated at the Omni-Theatre, is a joint venture between the Science Centre and SimEx. This new

attraction comprises 3 Theatre i.e. Pre-show Theatre, Story Theatre and Adventure Ride Theatre.

Portable Planetarium Programme

5. A high velocity fan with front and rear grills snaps onto an inflatable tube at the back of

The night sky Code 0M6B

The night sky is a SO-minute lesson that is conducted using the Portable Planetarium System. This lesson is an introduction to star

gazing. It teaches students how to identify some of the major constellations in the night sky.

Students will also learn to tell directions using stars.

This lesson is offered FREE to schools that bring

the dome. This fan inflates the dome to a

rigid structure in less than five minutes.

6. Entry into the portable planetarium is via the front tube which is 142 cm high and 122 cm wide. Students and adults need only bend their heads to walk through.

7. The bottom of the dome is entirely open to allow for easy emergency exit. Any flat surface can be used as a base.

their students to watch the OMNIMAX movies

Rental Rates

so as to make their trip to the Omni-Theatre more meaningful. The Portable Planetarium can only accommodate a maximum of 30 students for each 30-minute programme and

The Portable Planetarium System is available for rental from the Singapore Science Centre.

programmes are allocated on a first-come-first-

The rental rates are as follows:

served basis.

Times Grades Duration

11 OOh -1300h and 1400h -1600h

Primary 4 to Pre-U 2 30 mins

The Portable Planetarium System (available for rental) 1. The Portable Planetarium System, comprises a star projector and an inflatable dome.lt can

be used to present a large variety of exciting planetarium lessons for various age groups.

2. The star projector can project 500 stars down to the 4th magnitude and can demonstrate the heavens from any latitude on Earth and in any season of the year. It can project the Sun and the phases of the moon. It can also project 5 planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

3. The star projector also comes with a pointer and a constellation projector that can project constellation diagrams onto the dome.

4. The dome is made from nylon reinforced, flame retardant, industrial grade,6 mil polymer fabric. When inflated, the dome fits into

spaces 7 metres in diameter and 3.5 metres high. This planetarium can accommodate 25 adults or 30 children.

First Day Second Day Third Day Fourth Day Additional Day

Normal Rate

Member Rate

S$200.00 S$150.00 S$100.00 S$100.00 S$ 50.00

S$160.00 S$120.00 S$ 80.00 S$ 80.00 S$ 40.00

(The above rates are for consecutive days of rental. Pickup and delivery of the portable planetarium is the responsibility of the renter.

A 3% GST charge will be levied.)

Snow City Programmes

□ Programmes, schedules and charges are subject to change

□ Available time slots (please select your preferred time slot and arrive on time): Slot A = 9.15am - 12.15pm (Snow-Play, then educational programme) Slot B = 9.45am - 12.45pm (Educational Programme, then Snow-Play) Slot C = 1.45pm - 4.45pm (Snow Play, then educational programme) Slot D = 2.15pm - 5.15pm

SNOW CITY is Singapore's first permanent indoor snow center, with a temperature maintained at minus 5°C inside the Snow

Chamber. As an extension of the Singapore Science Centre, SNCW CITY uniquely combines interactive and highly educational programmes on Low Temperature Science with an exciting snow-play session to complete the students' learning experience. Cur exclusive programmes are designed to significantly increase the students' knowledge of low temperature science, especially those relating to general science, physics, chemistry and biology as well as topics such as the Arctic, Antarctica and living in the cold. The programmes are focused at students of primary, secondary and pre-university levels.

Snow-play sessions allow students to have a thrilling personal encounter with snow, from making snowballs to sliding down our 60-metrelong and almost 3-storey-high snow slope on our sturdy snowtubes. Free loan of jacket, boots

(Educational Programme, then Snow-Play) □ Recommended attire for students

Students are advised to come warmly dressed with socks, long pants and extra clothing.

School uniforms must be worn to facilitate

school group's identification by staff.

Socks are available for sale.

(adults@$2 and child@$1.50) Gloves are available for rental and sale.

Snow City Educational Programmes LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS Amazing dry ice SC-01

and helmets are available for students.

Dry ice is commonly known as solid carbon dioxide. Existing at a temperature of-80 degrees

Booking Information

Centigrade, its solid state can be used for a fascinating series of demonstrations to illustrate

□ SNCW CITY is open from Tuesday to Sunday and on all school and public holidays

various concepts in physics and chemistry.

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U Available: Jan, Feb, Mar Jul, Aug & Sep

□ Educational programmes are conducted from Tuesday to Friday only

□ Each school booking includes one hour of educational programme plus one-hour of

Snow-Play (Jacket, boots and helmets are loaned free of charge) □ Admission Charges:

$10 per student (Primary) $12 per student (Secondary & Junior College) (Subject to a minimum of 30 students and a maximum of 80 students per booking. For every booking of 20 students, one teacher is admitted free-of-charge; there is a charge

of $10 per additional teacher)

Fantabulous liquid oxygen SC-02

Liquid oxygen exists at a temperature of -183 degrees Centigrade. Its special properties enable a series of dramatic demonstrations to be

developed. Some of the highlights include burning a stick underwater, spontaneously combusting some metals, and accelerating certain classes of chemical reactions.

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U Available: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov & Dec

Fun with liquid nitrogen

Low temperature experiments in chemistry

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Liquid nitrogen has a temperature of-196 degrees Centigrade. Such a low temperature sets the stage for an amazing series of demonstrations. Some of the highlights include the use of liquid nitrogen for freezing a banana into a hammer, inflating a balloon, running an engine, and blasting a cannon.

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U

A rare opportunity to do chemistry experiments at low temperatures! Topics covered include proton activity measurements, chemical kinetics and thermochemistry.

Grades : Secondary & Pre-U Available : Jul, Aug & Sep

Available: Jan to Dec

Low temperature experiments in physics

Enrolment : Limited to 40 students per booking

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Low temperature demonstrations in science SC-04

There's a lot of exciting science at low temperatures! For the first time, this programme will feature amazing demonstrations such as freezing alcohol into a viscous gel, producing very low temperatures using compressed air, making a magnet using a thermocouple, and many others.

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U Available: Apr, May, Jun, Get, Nov & Dec

A rare opportunity to do special physics experiments at low temperatures! Topics explored include mechanics, heat, sound and electricity.

Grades : Secondary & Pre-U Available : Apr, May & Jun Enrolment: Limited to 40 students per booking Science of ice SC-10

This programme looks at the science of ice in

detail through the conducting of various experiments on the physics and chemistry of

LABORATORY COURSES

ice.

Fun science experiments in the snow

Available : Jan, Feb, Mar, Get, Nov & Dec

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Enrolment : Limited to 40 students per booking

Students will be each given an Activity Booklet, requiring them to complete a series of simple science experiments in the Snow Chamber as well as other experiments in low temperature

Snow sculpture

Grades

science back at home.

Grades : Kindergarten Available : Every month Enrolment: Limited to 100 students per booking Low temperature experiments in biology SC-06

A rare opportunity to do biology experiments at low temperatures! Topics covered include cellular structure fragility, biochemical kinetics, and measurement of biological variables for living

systems at low temperatures Grades : Secondary and Pre-U Available : June & Sep Enrolment: Limited to 40 studnets per booking

Ice moulding SC-07

Learn the technique of using powered ice to make various objects.

Grades : Primary & Secondary Available : Apr, May, Jun, Get, Nov & Dec Enrolment: Limited to 40 students per booking

: Secondary & Pre-U

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Learn the technique of making sculptures of various models using snow.

Grades : Primary & Secondary Available : Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug & Sep Enrolment: Limited to 40 students per booking

SCIENCE TALKS

Superconductivity SC-12

Superconductivity is a phenomenon which occurs at very low temperatures when a material practically loses all its resistance. Demonstrations include the Meissner Effect, the Josephson Junction and others. The future potential of

EDUCATIONAL FILMS

These films are available for booking in conjunction with a visit to the Snow Chamber.

superconductivity will also be reiterated.

Grades : Secondary & Pre-U Available: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug & Sep

□ Following the Tundra Wolf

Survival of wildlife in the cold SC-13

□ Cold Bears/ Big Bad Bears

How do plants and animals survive in the harsh winter in the Polar Regions? This talk has the answers!

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U Available: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov & Dec

□ Polar Bear Alert □ Giant Grizzlies of the Kodiak □ Return of the Caribou □ Polar Bears: Shadow on the Ice □ Polar Bears □ The Wild Yak

□ Surviving Everest □ Tigers of the Snow □ The World of Sea Lions with Bugs Bunny □ Predators of the Wild Polar Bear

Water shortage - Is the polar ice caps the answer for man?

SC-14 A number of nations have started to face water

shortage problems. This problem will be compounded further in the years to come. One solution is to use the enormous quantity of ice in the polar regions. The Talk looks into the issue further.

Grades : Primary, Secondary & Pre-U Available: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug & Sep

□ The Frozen Kingdom

Educational Programmes At Snow City Booking Form (This form may be duplicated if necessary) Each package includes one-hour of Snow-Play, viewing of Sub-Zero exhibition, and onehour of educational lesson. There will be free loan of jacket, boots and helmet.

TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER-IN-CHARGE

S/No

Preferred Date of Visit

Preferred Time Slot Code

Preferred Lesson Code

No of Students

No of Teachers

For official use

Level

Status of

Booking

1 2 3

4 5

Name of School: Address of School:

Singapore( Name of Teacher-in-Charge: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mdm

Contact Number: (Tel)

(Pager)

(Fax).

Please fax the completed booking form at least 1 week In advance to Fax no: 560 1297 □ □ □ □ □

Subject to availability, a successful booking will be confirmed by fax Upon confirmation, payment for the number of people booked is required Please make cheque payable to Snow Venture Pte Ltd No refunds will be given to absent students who have paid.

For further enquiries, please contact Daniel / Jenny at Tel. 560 0179

Films & Videos On Science We have a collection of educational films and videos, which are available for screening at the

Science Centre from Monday to Friday between 1000h and 1700 hours and on Saturday between 10OOh and 1200h, except when it is a public holiday. Details of the shows are available at our website http://www.sci-ctr.edu.sg/ssc/edn/film.html

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Jurong East MRT Station

BUSES • SBS nos. 66, 198, 335, 182 & TIBS no. 178 stop outside the Singapore Science Centre and Omni-Theatre.

• SBS nos. 51, 78, 97, 105, 182, & 197 stop at the Jurong East interchange.

MRT • Take the west bound train to Jurong East station. Transfer to SBS no. 335.

• Alternatively, take a 10 minute walk by turning left from the MRT Station and proceed straight past the shops along Block 135.

First Floor Plan 2ndfloor Virtual Science Centre Snow City

Robotics

Learning Centre Omni Theatre

Hall of

Discovery

Kinetic

Garden

Aviation

Ticketmg Counter

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Main Entrance & Exit Atrium

Mathemagic Man & Environment Exhibition

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Energy Exhibition

Biotechnology Exhibition

To Annex

Hall of IT

Building Restrooms

Telephones

Security Counter

Stairs/Exits

1. Rubber Centenary Monument

10. The Ponds

2. Mini-Rubber Plantation 3. Fernarium 4. Mini-Orchard

11. Common Wayside Trees 12. Culinary Garden 13. Economic Crop Mini-Plantation

5. Hydroponics Farm

14. Leaf Litter Corner

6. Lime Tree Corner 7. Reference Centre 8. Ecolab 9. Medicinal Garden

15. Vegetable Beds

Virtual Science Centre

Stairs

Stairs

(Fire Escape)

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(Fire Escape)

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Stairs

(Fire Escape) Stairs

(Fire Escape) Lift

Second Floor Plan

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Physics Laboratory (1) Teaching Laboratory Physics Laboratory (2) \

Activity Electronics

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Laboratory Admmrstration

Reception Stairs

Stairs

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Library

Science and

Education Dept

Fourth Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

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First Storey Omniplanetarium

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Observatory

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Space Science Exhibition

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Booking Form 2001 Science Enrichment Programmes □ This form may be copied If

□ Closing date for booking Term 1 20 January 2001

necessary

□ Please use fresh Booking Form for different school term

Term 2

10 March 2001

Terms Term 4

26 May 2001 8 September 2001

BOOKING FOR TERM * 1, 2, 3, 4 Name of School : Address of School :

Singapore ( Name of Teacher-in-charge : *Mr/Mrs/Mlss/Mdm Session : *am/pm Telephone no. :

Pager:

Fax no.

Is your school an Institutional member of the Science Centre: * Yes I No * Delete as necessary

TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER-IN-CHARGE Code No

Topic

Preferred Date & Time Choices

Date

Level

No of No of Students Teachers

Time

1st

2nd

3rd 1st

2nd 3rd 1st

2nd

3rd 1st

2nd

3rd

Please return Booking Form to the Singapore Science Centre

Date submitted:

Science Centre Road

Singapore 609081 Fax; 561 6361

E-mail: schools@scl-ctr.edu.sg School Stamp

For official use

Status of

Booking

The science of satisfying your hunger at McDonald's.

Are you and your students rushed for time during your Science Centre excursion? It's not rocket science! Simply call in your school's meal order to McDonald's at the Singapore Science Centre and we

will prepare your order for your students when they arrive, or when they are ready to leave. Check out our special packages, at affordable prices,just for you:Meal No.

Types of Meals

Price per meal

1

Hamburger and 12oz Coke

$1.00

2

Filet-O-Fish''" and 12oz Coke

$2.00

3

McChicken™ and 12ozCoke

$2.00

Quantity

Total Cost

To place your order, simply call us or fax your order to 569-6080.

Name of School: Address of School:

Teacher In-charge: _

Contact Number:

Date of Collection: _

Time of Collection:

Dine-In/ Takeaway:

15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Tel/Fax: 569 6080

Singapore Science Centre 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Tel: 425 2500 http://www.sci-ctr.edu.sg/ Opening Hours: 1000 hours - 1800 hours (Tuesdays - Sunday and on all public holidays)