Troop 2: Meeting 16

Coordinators:
Ida, Ain, Yati, Daniel

Activities:
- Circle of Energy:

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

- Rocking Batik Cake:

• The Science Scouts were introduced to different rock types and how they were formed. Examples are also shown.
• Then, through making Batik cake, the Science Scouts can see an analogous example of how metamorphic rocks may have formed.
• The cake making itself was a learning adventure as this was the first time the Science Scouts had a hand in making their own Batik cake.

A team kicking off the Batik cake making process with condensed milk being poured into a bowl.



Science Scout Adam hard at work stirring in the biscuits while his teammates look on, assist, and eat the biscuits themselves!



The Science Scouts facilitators helping the kids cook up the Batik cake before the press and cool.



Science Scouts Jasraj and Pavi could not wait for their cakes to cool so they ended up licking the spoons clean.

- Identify that Gem:

• The Science Scouts were given a variety of gems and minerals.
• By using a worksheet with given materials, the Science Scouts were tasked to identify the gem/mineral type.

Using the worksheets, the Science Scouts attempt to identify the gems and minerals they have.



Science Scouts Azhary fascinated with how his minerals reacted to vinegar.

- Crystal Candy:

• The Science Scouts were then introduced to crystals and their use and applications.
  
• They were shown a variety of crystals including common ones we have at home, like salt and sugar.
  
• The Science Scouts then started making their own rock candy although the results will be evident only in a week or two.