Troop 3 Family Day!

Troop 3 will be celebrating the last meeting of the year with a Family Day celebration! Each Troop 3 Science Scout will be able to bring 4 guests (family or friends) to visit Petrosains and to check out the Science Scouts in action, as they present their science activities and demonstrations to guests and the public.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

Date: 7 November 2009

For Troop 3 Science Scouts

• Early check-in, from 9:00am.
  
• Be sure to be in your jackets and bring what you are supposed to!
• Please inform your Mentor if you need them to prepare something for you.
  

For Troop 3 guests

• Collect your 4 complimentary vouchers at the check-in table.
  
• Convert these vouchers into tickets at our ticketing lobby and proceed to enter Petrosains via our Dark Ride.
  
• Visit Petrosains at your leisure but don't forget to come to Metre City (we'll give you a map) before 1:00pm to check out the Science Scouts and their science activity/demonstration.
  
• Refreshments will also be served for Science Scouts and guests at Metre City.

For Science Scouts in Troops 1 and 2

• Check-in time is from 9:00am - 10:00am as usual.
  
• If you have not already, you will be assigned duties to support your Troop 3 juniors.
  
• Check-out as usual at 1:00pm.
• Science Scouts from Troops 1 and 2 already had the opportunity to bring guests during their Family Day so this is a privilege we currently reserve for Troop 3.

Troop 3 Check-Out

• Check-out will be at the usual place and time.
  
• If you would like to stay in the centre longer, you can check-out from Metre City at 12:45pm, before we proceed to the lobby.
  

Petrosains is celebrating the World Food Festival with a bang during this time! Guests can participate in a variety of exciting food-themed activities and shows during the Troop 3 Family Day!

Troop 3: Meeting 17

Coordinators: Ain, Yati, Izhana, Daniel

It's the 2nd last meeting for Troop 3 and this time, the Science Scouts (together with members from Troops 1 and 2) had a special preview to the new exhibition at Petrosains, Muzika (photos below).

The Science Scouts then met up with their assigned mentors and in small groups prepared for the Family Day event coming up!

Look out for Family Day updates soon and don't forget to submit your Jamboree participation forms!

Photos: The Science Scouts exploring Muzika, the newest exhibition at Petrosains!

The Petrosains Science Scouts Annual Jamboree is Back!

Click on the image for a larger version. Science Scouts who attend the upcoming meetings will be given a hardcopy and if you like the form emailed to you in a PDF format, let us know.

Don't forget to sign up by latest 11 November 2009!

Calling Troops 1 and 2

Troop 3 will be having their Family Day/Mini Show preparation and showcase on 24 October and 7 November respectively. On 24 October, Troop 3 will have a mentor to guide them towards preparing their Mini Show which will be publicly showcased on November 7.

With the above in mind, we are inviting Science Scouts from Troops 1 and 2 who would like to take part as senior supporters. You will be assigned to assist a mentor and support a group. You can share your experience, learn something new, and get to know your Troop 3 'juniors' better before the Jamboree!

If you are interested, here are the requirements:

- You must attend both meetings on October 24 and November 7.
- You must be from either Troops 1 or 2.
- You must be prepared to learn and have fun along the way!

Spaces are limited so apply latest on 22 October by sending an email to me (Daniel) or Yati!

(You can also just attend Family Day on November 7 to see the mini shows and to meet your facilitators, but you will miss the opportunity to truly be involved).

Upcoming!

We're two meetings away to the Jamboree! First up, ALL TROOP 3 Science Scouts MUST attend the next two meetings. It's important as it's preparation for your graduation and to qualify you to attend the Jamboree.

(For Troops 1 and 2, be sure to sign up for the Jamboree! Sign-up information will be up next week)

Here's what's coming up:

October 24
Family Day preparation meeting. Troop 3 will be divided randomly into smaller groups, each led by a mentor who will help you choose, design, and develop your mini show activity.

November 7
It's Family Day! Each Troop 3 Science Scout can bring 4 other family members or friends for free for a fun educational visit to Petrosains where other than engaging with the exhibits and programmes, guests can also check out the Mini Show booths facilitated by the Science Scouts. The Mini-Shows will also be open to the public. Troop 3, this time, YOU are the facilitators and we know you'll do well!

November 21-22
It's the 2nd Petrosains Science Scouts Jamboree! Check-in is 10am on Saturday, November 21 and check-out is at 2pm on Sunday, November 22! More details later but BOOK the dates! You won't want to miss it! Open to ALL Science Scouts!

Troop 3: Meeting 16

Coordinators: Yati, Ain, Iqbal, Daniel

DIY Hand-Drum:
The Science Scouts, led by facilitator Yati, learned how to make their own hand-drum using everyday materials. The Science Scouts were first briefed on what to do and then in smaller groups, each led by a facilitator, the Science Scouts then constructed their hand-drum.

Construction begins with the frame which can be in any shape! A taut cellophane sheet is then glued on and what's next will be putting the holder and drum-beads in place. The Science Scouts then decorated their own hand-drums.

Science Scouts learned about the physics of sound and how different materials, shapes, and sizes will create hand-drums of varying sounds.


Science Scouts Mimi and Nik Nur Liyana diligently threading the beads for their hand-drums.


Science Scout Adam showing off his uniquely shaped hand-drum with the Petrosains logo!


Science Scouts Pavithiran and Desmond with their own creatively designed hand-drums!

Balloon Cannon:
Facilitator Iqbal then showed the Science Scouts how to make their very own balloon-cannon. The cannon is constructed of sturdy mounting board and launches a balloon projectile for safe, harmless (and science'y) fun!

Science Scouts learned about pressure, especially the building up of air pressure inside the balloon which will determine the force of the projectile's launch.


Science Scout Yen Khing hard-at-work constructing his balloon cannon.


Science Scout Ashvin and Li Xuan working side-by-side on the balloon cannon project.


Science Scout Adam all set to launch his projectile (although where is the balloon?).


The Science Scouts firing their balloon cannons simultaneously!


Watch a short video of Meeting 16!

We're weeks away from the Jamboree!

Science Scouts! Troop 3 has almost completed its programme but before we can celebrate and have fun at the Jamboree, please take note of the following:

1. Our next meeting is on October 10. This is our last Activity meeting so please do come.
   
   
2. Our final two meetings are very important, and we expect all Science Scouts to be present. On October 24, we will be dividing Troop 3 into smaller groups and each group will work with an assigned facilitator to build a Science Project. This project will be showcased to your families and the public on our last meeting on November 7! More details on this soon too but families, you'll be invited to attend!
   
   
3. If you want to attend the Jamboree, be sure you meet our attendance requirement. 3 Science Scouts from Troop 3 has been removed from our active list because of poor attendance so be sure you attend all the remaining meetings.
   
   
4. Our Jamboree is on November 21 - 22! This is open to ALL Troops so be sure to keep your schedule clear and look out for registration notices soon. 

There is no monthly challenge for October. Congratulations on the September challenge completers: Pavithiran, Loshene, Mimi, and Nik Nur Liyana!

Final note, for ALL Science Scouts, you can buy a replacement jacket should you need one. Adult sizes are immediately available but Kid sizes will be available when Troop 4 commences (but orders must be placed latest during the Jamboree). Jackets are priced at RM150 for adult sizes and RM120 for kid sizes.