Troop 4: Meeting 3

Troop Leaders: Daniel, Ain, Yati, Ash

Guest Facilitators: Ayu, Iqbal, Wida

Senior Science Scouts: Zharif, Ummeesh, Azhary, Shaz, Desmond, Khavishini, Jasraj, Darshwini

Troop 4 of the Petrosains Science Scouts had a magnetic third meeting with guest facilitators Ayu, Iqbal, and Wida. We also celebrated Senior Science Scout Ummeesh's 13th birthday! Read on below for more details, photos, and a short video.

1. Ice Breaking

Ayu led a simple but fun ice-breaking activity where the Science Scouts could volunteer to share a little about themselves but with a catch; they must keep on talking while they slowly move their fingers through a ribbon. With the ribbons made available in varying lengths, some Science Scouts found themselves having to share a whole lot more than intended! It was nice learning more about our Troop 4 members though.


Troop 4 in rapt attention at the beginning of the meeting.

Science Scout Li Xuan bravely volunteering to go up and share!


Science Scout Adam regaling the Troop with his life story.

2. Electromagnetic Fishing Rod

Ayu led the construction of an electromagnetic fishing rod by first supplying all Science Scouts with wooden dowels, wooden chopsticks, a paper cup, wires, batteries and holder, and a solenoid. In groups, everyone was shown how to build it step-by-step while learning about the science behind electromagnetism. Troop 4 had the support of the Senior Science Scouts and the Troop Leaders and all the fishing rods were successfully built on-time and displaying a wealth of creativity!

At the end of the meeting, the Science Scouts had a go at trying to fish with their newly made rods, earning points for 'Investigating Technology' along the way!

Guest Facilitator Ayu giving the introductory briefing.


Science Scout Yu Sheng had help with his build.


"Yes, we have the battery holder!"


It's fishing time as Troop 4 surrounds Ayu and the makeshift 'pond' with their rods.


Here's a short video with meeting snippets: