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Sciencesploration® for Primary 5 (10-11 years old) |
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Term One (11 classes) Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:10pm
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Rm: 313
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Topic 1
(Sep 26,
Sep 23,
Sep 30)
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Test for the Best (Physics and Chemistry)
When companies claim their products are better than their competitors, 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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Topic 2
(Oct 14,
Oct 21,
Nov 4)
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Lego Mechanics (Physics)
Do machines create energy to get work done? Find out how they alter the factors of work. Construct slot cars with different size drive wheels. Design your own launcher that fires a projectile the furthest. Delve into the “reel” changes and find out about the stress in the string. The secret with machines is really in the tradeoff!
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Topic 3
(Nov 11,
Nov 18)
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Plant-astic! (Life Science)
Did you know that 25% of all western prescription medicines are derived from plants? Join our team of Science Workshop detectives to investigate plants. Build a plant “lighthouse” to minimize the cost for plant growing. How do we plant plants if the plants don’t have seeds? That’s one of the secrets we will be sharing with you.
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Topic 4
(Dec 2,
Dec 9,
Jan 6)
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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 and build a Ferris wheel to promote your engineering skill. Let the entertainment begin!
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Term Two (12 classes) Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:10pm
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Rm: 313
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Topic 1
(Feb 10,
Feb 24,
Mar 3)
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Current Events (Physics and Earth Science)
Did you know that air flows from one place to another, and that it is considered a fluid? Find out how the Bernoulli principal creates lift in aircrafts. Delve into aerodynamics and construct a model helicopter. What makes wind, anyway?
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Topic 2
(Mar 10,
Mar 17,
Mar 24)
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Discovering Density (Physics)
What do a floating helium balloon, a diving submarine and floating icebergs have in common? Investigate liquids of different densities at a molecular level. Explore the concepts of density with liquids in a straw. Which is heavier, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
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Topic 3
(Mar 31,
Apr 28,
May 5)
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Bubble-ology (Physics and Chemistry)
Explore the concepts of light and color, surface tension, chemical composition, aerodynamics, and technology using the delightful bubble. This scientifically soapy workshop will have you investigating suds to spheres all made of bubbles. You will need to roll up your sleeves for this one!
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Topic 4
(May 12,
May 19,
May 26)
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Beaker Bonanza (Chemistry)
Do you know whether a lemon or an onion has more sugar? Test for different materials to identify the mysterious mixture. Find out which plastic is most fantastic and create your own ‘Incrediblob’. Reveal the secrets of chemists. It’s not magic. It’s Science Workshop.
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