 Yaumati Catholic Primary School
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 2010 Summer Science Odyssey Primary 1 (6-7 years old)
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5 days
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Jul 12-16
9:30-11:00
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Magical Chemistry Tour (Chemistry)
What are the different reasons behind flowing currents, floating spheres and the changes in matter? Test materials to detect acidity or alkalinity. Discover, invent, experiment and begin a voyage of scientific fun. What is “matter” anyway?
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5 days
(7.5 hours)
Jul 19-23
9:30-11:00 |
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Our Bodies, Ourselves (Life Science & Human Biology)
Can you always trust your memory to tell you the truth? Test your eyes, ears, skin, smell and taste buds to make sure everything works properly. Delve into germs and the prevention of diseases. Investigate the structures that protect us. Are we moving?
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5 days
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Jul 26-30
9:30-11:00 |
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It's Only Physics! (Physics)
Did you know that air occupies space and has weight? “Feel” the attraction of magnets and “see” the flow of currents in circuits. Fashion your own electric bug and crab puzzler to take home. If light travels in a straight line, how do you make it go around the corner?
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5 days
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Aug 2-6
9:30-11:00 |
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Constructor Workshop (Design & Technology)
Did you know that the tallest Lego tower is over 29 meters high? Experiment with shapes and joints to find the strongest ones. Design and build structures that can withstand the test of weight and time. Work with gadgets to test material compositions. What is technology and engineering anyway?
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Topic Overviews will be sent home with your children at the beginning of the topic. For a pdf version, please email us with your child's name, program, level and location of class. Thank you. |
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