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Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division
Sciencesploration® for Primary 5 (10-11 years old)
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Term One (8 classes) |
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Friday 1:50pm - 2:50pm |
Rm: 350 |
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Topic 1
4 classes
(Sep 23,
Sep 30,
Oct 14,
Oct 21)
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Rocket Science (Physics)
Three, two, one…Blast Off! It’s blast off for the maiden flight of SW1! Learn the principals of flight. What is thrust and propulsion dynamics? Design, construct and launch your own hydro rockets with objects from home to enter the “Height of Flight” competition. Come join the crew of Science Workshop.
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Topic 2
4 classes
(Oct 28,
Nov 4,
Nov 11,
Dec 2)
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Destination Mars (Space Science & Physics)
Did you know that scientists have found geological evidence of water on Mars? Follow the adventures of the Mars Exploration Rovers on the red planet. Investigate rocketry and the effects of payload. Construct your very own terrain rover and interplanetary lander. Why is Mars red, anyway?
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Term Two (7 classes) |
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Friday 1:50pm - 2:50pm |
Rm: 350 |
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Topic 1
4 classes
(Dec 9,
Jan 6,
Feb 3,
Feb 10)
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Rocket Science (Physics)
Three, two, one…Blast Off! It’s blast off for the maiden flight of SW1! Learn the principals of flight. What is thrust and propulsion dynamics? Design, construct and launch your own hydro rockets with objects from home to enter the “Height of Flight” competition. Come join the crew of Science Workshop.
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Topic 2
3 classes
(Feb 17,
Feb 24,
Mar 2)
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Tinkering with Toys (Physics)
Join the Science Workshop tour guides on an adventure with science toys. Construct pinhole cameras and discover how film is developed. Design an electrically-operated Ferris wheel to promote your engineering skill. Let the entertainment begin!
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Term Three (7 classes) |
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Friday 1:50pm - 2:50pm |
Rm: 350 |
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Topic 1
4 classes
(Mar 9,
Mar 16,
Apr 13,
May 4)
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Secret Formulas (Chemistry)
Three, two, one…Blast Off! It’s blast off for the maiden flight of SW1! Learn the principals of flight. What is thrust and propulsion dynamics? Design, construct and launch your own hydro rockets with objects from home to enter the “Height of Flight” competition. Come join the crew of Science Workshop.
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Topic 2
3 classes
(May 11,
May 18,
May 25)
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Test for the Best (Physics & Chemistry)
When companies claim their products are better than their competition, how can you tell they are telling the truth? Get a foot into chemistry and nutrition. Solve mysteries using scientific reasoning and analysis!
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