2008 Science Scouts Family Day

The Petrosains Science Scouts Family Day 2008 saw Science Scouts bringing over their families and friends for a morning excursion to the centre. The visit kicked off with a full-visit experience starting at the Dark Ride!

After the visit to the centre, Science Scouts and guests were treated to a simple spread of light meals and refreshments in Metre City. A photo slideshow of the Science Scouts in action is also shown.



The Science Scouts and guests enjoying the food and beverages while watching the meetings slideshow.

Parents and guardians also had the opportunity to meet with the facilitators and have a casual discussion on the program, their children, and of anything that interests them and the Science Scouts. In attendance were Daniel, Ash and Ain. Yati was absent.



Sabrina, mom to Science Scouts Adrian and Joyce having a conversation with Daniel.

Everyone who attended the Family Day were also treated to a special series of Mini Shows facilitated by Fiz and Nuyun. These are new short science activities never before done in the centre!



Science Scouts and guests enthralled with Nuyun's demonstration of a science activity.



Painting with salts? That's exactly what the Science Scouts and their guests are doing in this Mini Show activity.

The Family Day is a Science Scouts tradition that brings together the Science Scouts and their families with the facilitators as the activity year comes to a close. As with last year, it was a pleasure having everyone around and the Science Scouts were skillful guides to their guests in the centre!



Everyone left a little mark behind on our huge memory banner.

Mystery Meeting Preview - November 8

The Science Scouts facilitators have been busy experimenting with a whole bunch of 'mystery' ingredients in preparation for our meeting on November 8! Here are sneak previews of what you will be doing with our special guest facilitator Ida in our meeting after the Family Day!



What's in those jars?!



Something you can eat? Hmm...

Science Scouts Family Day 2008

Troop 2 Science Scouts and their families are invited to the annual Science Scouts Family Day! Details of the event are as follows:

• Date: 25 October 2008
• Check-in: 9:30am - 10:30am

Each Science Scout can bring a maximum of 4 guests, one of which must be an adult, preferably a parent. Friends are allowed as long as one other family member is present.

What you can expect on that day:

• Register at our usual counter from 9:30am onwards to get your entry vouchers. Science Scouts need to be in jackets and bring their membership cards for free entry.
• Groups then proceed to our ticketing counter to convert vouchers to tickets.
• With tickets, groups should queue and enter Petrosains via our Dark Ride.
• Enjoy your visit to Petrosains with the Science Scouts as your guide! Ask them questions and get them to show you around.
• Between 11:00am to 1:00pm, drop by our activity room (Metre City) for refreshments, fun family activities, as well as the opportunity to meet and talk to the program facilitators. (The Science Scouts will know how to find this room!).
  
• After your visit to Metre City, you can continue your adventure in Petrosains for a free and easy day of fun science exploration.
  

Highlights in Petrosains:

• Visit our new exhibition, SPARKZ!
  
• We are celebrating World Food Day at Petrosains! There are hourly family challenges at SS1 beginning at 10:30am and there are family workshops at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Look out for details in the centre.
  

Please note:

- Groups will need to queue to get on the Dark Ride so please be on time to avoid long lines.
- You need to RSVP to the facilitators with number of guests and their names by 20 October 2008.

The 1st Petrosains Science Scouts Jamboree!

Science Scouts from ALL troops are invited to the 1st ever Petrosains Science Scouts Jamboree!

Details are as follows:

- Check in: 12:00pm - 12:30om on November 15 (Saturday)
- Check out: 9:00am - 9:30am on November 16 (Sunday)

To bring checklist:

• Science Scouts jacket with badges and tag
• At least 3 changes of clothes (1 for indoor activities, 1 for outdoor activities, and one for night/sleep)
• A towel and basic toiletries (e.g. toothbrush)
• Sleeping bag/comforter/mat or anything else to sleep on (we provide just the tents!)
• A blanket and a pillow
  

Note to parents:

• The jamboree agenda includes an event at the KLCC Park. In the interest of safety, we have First Aid kits on the ready, a minimum staff-scout ratio of 1:6, and Twin Towers security services are informed. Parents must take note though that although much effort has been taken to ensure the safety and security of participants, liability is waived with registration.
• Valuable items such as handphones and money brought by the Science Scouts are their own responsibility. We provide safekeeping for valuable items but they will not be accessible except during break times.
  

This event is for active Science Scouts only! Science Scouts who have been de-barred due to incomplete meeting attendance or disciplinary causes will not be able to attend. Science Scouts must always remember the Science Scouts pledge!

To attend, please RSVP to the facilitators by November 8, 2008.

This will be an annual event so be sure to keep your Science Scouts membership active and check this blog regularly for updates and for news on other events.

How to keep your membership active:
1. Visit Petrosains at least once a year using your membership card.
2. Attend at least one 'All Troop' event. There will be five such events next year (including the Jamboree).
3. Renew your membership! Details of this will be posted a month before membership expiry (this is in March).
4. Visit this site regularly! (Even if you're not an active troop member, you can still earn badges! Check out the site for details).

Troop 2: Meeting 15

Coordinators:
Azni, Ain, Yati, Daniel

Activities:
- Circle of Energy:

• This is an energiser activity to foster team cohesiveness and to encourage bonding.

- UV Beads:

• The Science Scouts first learned about the light spectrum, specifically on ultraviolet light. Its implications and use is introduced and talked about, particularly with reference to UV rays from the sun.

• After the discussion, Science Scouts were given two UV-sensitive beads that changes colour with exposure to UV rays. They used the beads in a variety of experiments at an array of activity tables. Activity tables included:

1. Hidden from view: Putting different objects under UV light and see what appears (e.g. money).
2. UV shields: Experiment with different fabrics and plastics and see whether they are able to protect the beads from UV exposure.
3. UV protection: Experiment with sunblock with varying SPF's and see how they affect the beads exposure to UV.
4. UV art: Draw using a variety of highlighter colours and see what happens when they are exposed to UV.

• After the exploration, Science Scouts included their UV beads in a bracelet that they made with other beads and indirectly crafting their own portable UV detector. This activity also allowed Science Scouts to explore their artistic and creative sides.

Science Scouts listening to Azni as she introduced them to the world of ultraviolet.



The Science Scouts queuing for their beads. Beads are available from the Singapore Science Centre's gift shop. Not currently available in Petrosains.



Science Scouts busy making their own beads!



Science Scouts exploring the activity tables.



Science Scouts completing a short coded message in preparation for the upcoming Science Scouts Jamboree.