The 4th Annual Petrosains Science Scouts Jamboree is back!

Nov 26 27 – Sat & Sun

Check in: 2 pm, 26 Nov

Check out: 1 pm, 27 Nov

ALL Science Scouts from Troops 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are invited to join in this annual celebration!

Things to bring:

• Science Scouts jacket with badges!
• 2-3 changes of clothes (excluding your jammies!)
• Sports attire for WATER WAR at KLCC Park
• A towel and toiletries
• Sleeping bag/comforter/mat/a blanket and pillow/cushion anything to sleep on

Things NOT to bring:

• Food
• Anyone else (exclusively for Science Scouts only!)

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE 4^th SCIENCE SCOUTS JAMBOREE,

SEND US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION VIA FAX (03-2331 2903) OR EMAIL SYAQILA AT nursyaqila@petronas.com.my BY 23 NOV 2011.

· Name of Science Scout

· Troop Number

· Emergency Contacts

· Important Information (e.g. allergies)

You are required to spend a night in Petrosains on Nov 26.

For your information, the program is held mostly within Petrosains plus a morning activity at the KLCC Park.

The well-being and safety of everyone is our utmost priority.

By agreeing to attend the 4^th Petrosains Science Scouts Jamboree, you understand and accept the following terms and conditions:

1. Acceptance to this program is subject to the discretion of Petrosains.

2. All the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge.

3. Participants will abide by the terms and conditions governing all visitors to the centre and this includes releasing Petrosains and all its employees of any liability for damages and compensation arising for whatever reasons while in or as a result of participating in this program.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY TO BE A SENIOR SCIENCE SCOUT,

PLEASE EMAIL SYAQILA AT nursyaqila@petronas.com.my BY 19 DEC 2011.

· You must be in Secondary school in 2012 (Form 1 and above).

· You must have successfully graduated from a Troop.

· An annual fee applies, payable upon renewal/application in 2012.

· There will be one more opportunity to apply to be a Senior Science Scout in December 2011, before Troop 6 – 2012 begins.

Troop 5 Family Day is on 19/11/11!

2011 Petrosains Science Scouts’ Family Day for Troop 5

Date: Nov 19, 2011 (Saturday)

Itinerary:

9am - 10.15am : Check –in time for All Science Scouts and Troop 5 guests

10.15am – 12.15pm : Troop 5 Interactive Mini Science Demonstrations

12.15pm – 1.00pm : Refreshments served for Science Scouts and guests

12.30pm : 4^th Jamboree Briefing

Venue: Petrosains

Entrance: FREE for all Science Scouts and for 4 guests each Troop 5 members

Reasons to attend:
- For the Science Scouts: It's a fun outing with other Science Scouts!
- For Parents/Guests: It's a chance to mingle with other parents and the Troop Leaders
- For all: it is an opportunity to watch the Science Scouts presenting their mini science demonstration!

Plus, you can get your hands dirty and try out the interactive mini science demonstrations!

What to do?

Troop 5 members will receive 4 complimentary tickets each for their family/friends on Nov 19.

Additional family/friends must purchase a ticket.

Note:

1. Refreshments will be served

2. No pets allowed

3. Jamboree updates will be made

Dear Science Scouts,

And as a bonus, wear your jacket and if one of the selected Science Communicators spots you in the centre, we’ll give you a special gift (and a hi-5!).

We look forward to see you there!

Experimentally yours,

Troop Leaders

Photos from Meeting #11 - Troop 5

Photos from Meeting #10

Troop 5: Meeting 9 (ALL TROOP)

Troop Leaders: Qila, Azni, Kid, Ying Ying, Daniel

Senior Science Scouts: Amirul, Darshwini, Mimi, Logen, Nik Nur Liyana, Khavishini

BIG NOISE DAY!
And the day was most definitely noisy! Science Scouts from Troops 1 - 5 took part in a series of activities on sound energy:

• DIY Bagpipes - using paper rolls, rubber glove, and a straw, Science Scouts built a simple sound-device reminiscent of bagpipes (and sounds a little like one too!).
• Clucking Chicken Cup - a paper cup, string, and some practice and you get a clucking chicken noise machine.
• Humming Hanger - a wire hanger forms a frame for taut cellophane tape which hums when spun in the air.
  
• Noise Makers - Science Scouts explored a table-full of noise makers of all shapes, sizes, and decibels!
  

Check out the photos:

ALL TROOP Meeting this Saturday!

Meeting on 9 July is POSTPONED

Attention Troop 5 and all Seniors, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing the scheduled meeting tomorrow (9 July) to a later date. So there will be NO Meeting on 9 July. We'll announce the replacement meeting date later on. We do apologise for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Your Troop Leaders

PS: please pass the word!

Online Bonus Activity

Congratulations to the following Science Scouts for completing June's Online Bonus Activity! You'll get a special prize the next time we see you.

- Khavishini
- Mimi
- Liyana
- Logen

The activity for July is up! Check out the mystery picture on the column to your right.

Troop 5: Meeting 8

Troop Leaders: Qila, Azni, Yati, Kid

Senior Science Scouts: Amirul, Darshwini, Mimi, Liyana, Logen, Nik Nur Liyana, Khavishini, & Ummeesh

Activity 1: Games of Yester-year!














Activity 2: Weird Gas!

Troop 5: Meeting 7

Troop Leaders: Qila, Ying Ying, Kid

Senior Science Scouts: Logen, Khavishini, Darshwini, Nik Nur Liyana, Liyana, Mimi, Desmond, Qistina

The Science Scouts experimented in kitchen science as they boiled, mixed, and concocted various liquids and flavourings to make their own yoghurt.


Applying the science process skill of measurement, sugar is slowly added to the boiling milk.


To finish the yoghurt making process, live cultures are added and all that is required next is time for the bacteria to further ferment and multiply.


Senior Science Scouts Khavishini, Liyana, and Mimi with their gift tokens for successfully completing the Online Challenge for May!

The Science Scouts also visited the 'HotSpot' areas in Petrosains that offers visitors opportunities to engage with science experiments and activities in a hands-on and engaging manner. With the current centre-wide theme of 'Energy', held in conjunction with the upcoming Green Lantern movie, the Science Scouts explored diverse science topics including nuclear energy, popcorn making, lasers, fossil fuels, and heat.

Science Scouts learnt about the various kinds of fossil fuels that we use from natural gas to liquid petroleum.

Finally, a surprise birthday cake was brought out for Troop Leader Qila! Many happy returns!