DEFENDING SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
EXHIBITION TOUR
Description
The exhibition has four (4) key areas: Armour Protection, Science of Flight, Stealth
and Surveillance and Radar. Each area has fun and interactive exhibits that will
engage students to explore and learn about fundamental scientific principles and
the applications behind defence related innovations. Students will be given a trail
booklet to guide them through the exhibition.
*To enhance the educational experience of the exhibition, it is recommended that
the exhibition is accompanied by an education programme below.
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Briefing + Gallery Trail
Primary 4 to Tertiary
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
Topics
Armour Protection (e.g. Types and Properties of Materials), Science of Flight (e.g.
air pressure, air flow) Stealth and Surveillance, Radar
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
Minimum: 20 pax; Maximum: 30 pax
1.0 hour
10am to 6pm
FREE (Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Seeing Heat
Description
Thermal cameras allow one to see in the dark, by picking up the heat energy
emitted by objects. How can one camouflage or hide from a thermal camera?
Find out more as we explain the concepts on thermal emissions and ways to
reduce it, making one less susceptible to detection.
Workshop participants will learn:
 Capabilities of thermal cameras
 Concept of emissivity
 Radiation from objects as a function of temperature and emissivity
 Emissivity of different materials/surfaces
 Quirky contradictions of hot things appearing colder than cold things
This workshop will demonstrate how thermal imaging works and how different
emissivity on a surface creates apparent temperature differences in a thermal
image.
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Hands-on session + Gallery Trail
Primary 4 to Secondary 2
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
Topics
Heat, Temperature, Thermal Camera, Emissivity
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
Minimum: 20 pax; Maximum: 30 pax
1.5 hours
9.30am; 2:30pm
FREE (Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
Science of Flight
Description
Learn about aerodynamics through exciting experiments using simple materials
prepared just for you to explore! These experiments include:
 Floating a ball over hairdryer
 Blowing between 2 empty cans
 DIY paper helicopter
 Dyson fans
Workshop participants will learn
 What is aerodynamics?
 Air speed and pressure, and their roles in flight.
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Hands-on session + Gallery Trail
Primary 4 to Secondary 2
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
Topics
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
Air, air speed and pressure, aerodynamics
Minimum: 20 pax; Maximum: 30 pax
1.5 hours
9.30am; 2:30pm
FREE(Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
BASIC STEM
Description
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Students build “Elevating platform” and develop their own creative structure
using elevating platform using FischerTechnik kit.
Using FischerTechnik Mechanics & Statics FT module, student will design and
build saver machine to pull heavy objects (victims in the well). Students will
have the opportunity to reinforce their understanding of the principles of
forces, electricity and circuits through this hand on exercise. Students will also
be able to apply the knowledge they have learned in class to solve real world
and mathematical problems.
Hands-on session
Primary 3 to Sec 1
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
Topics
A. Introduction of STEM with FischerTechnik
B. Build Elevating Platform (using Mechanics & Statics FT module
C. Creative competition (Rescue from the well). Using Elevating Platform,
student will design and build saver machine to pull heavy objects(victims in
the well)
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
Minimum: 20 pax; maximum: 30 pax; 2 students in a group
1.5 hours
9.30am; 2:30pm
$42.00 per student
(Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
ADVANCED STEM
Description
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Topics
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
Students build “Hand Dryer” and develop their own creativity and structure
using hand dyer.
Using FischerTechnik E-Tech FT module, student will make wind wrestler.
Student who push object further will be the winner. Students will have the
opportunity to reinforce their understanding of the principles of forces,
electricity and circuits through this hand on exercise. Students will also be
able to apply the knowledge they have learned in class to solve real world and
mathematical problems.
Hands-on session
Primary 6 to Sec 4
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
A. Introduction of STEM with FischerTechnik
B. Build Hand Dryer (using E-Tech FT module)
C. Creative competition (Wind wrestling)
Minimum: 20 pax; maximum: 30 pax; 2 students in a group
1.5 hours
9.30am; 2:30pm
$42.00 per student
(Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
CREATIVE STEM
Description
Mode of Delivery
Target Audience
Topics
Group size
Duration
Time
Course Fee
To build “solar Vehicle” and develop their own creative structure using solar
energy.
Using the FischerTechnik Oeco Tech FT module, student will make their own
solar car for racing and thereafter a competition. Students will have the
opportunity to reinforce their understanding of the principles of forces,
electricity and circuits through this hand on exercise. Students will also be
able to apply the knowledge they have learned in class to solve real world and
mathematical problems.
Hands-on session
Primary 6 to Sec 4
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.)
A. Introduction of STEM with FischerTechnik
B. Build Solar vehicle (using Oeco Tech FT module)
C. Creative competition (Solar car racing)
Minimum: 20 pax; maximum: 30 pax; 2 students in a group
1.5 hours
9.30am; 2:30pm
$42.00 per student
(Admission to Science Centre applies for non-member schools.)
Defending Science Exhibition – Links to Science Syllabus
No.
1
Programme
Stealth
*Link to Primary Science Syllabus
Lower Block: (Content)
a. common sources of heat
b. find out the temperature of an object
c. differentiate between heat and temperature
d. concept of heat flowing from a hotter to a colder
object until both reach the same temperature
(conduction, convection, radiation)
e. change in temperature of an object in relation to
the gain or loss of heat by the object
f. conductors of heat (good, poor)
Link to Secondary Science Syllabus
Lower Secondary:
Interactions – Transmission of Heat
a. Explain what is meant by radiation
b. Show an understanding that the rate of heat loss or gain through radiation is affected by the
temperature and the nature of the surface
c. Identity and explain applications of heat radiation (e.g. radiant heaters, solar radiation)
Upper Secondary:
Thermal Physics – Transfer of Thermal Energy
a. Show understanding that thermal energy is transferred from a region of higher temperature to a
region of lower temperature
b. Explain that energy transfer of a body by radiation does not require a material medium and the rate
of energy transfer is affected by:
i.
ii.
iii.
2
Surveillance &
Radar
Upper Block: (content)
a. electric circuits consist of an energy source
(battery) and other circuit components (wire,
bulb, switch)
b. an electrical system
c. a current can only flow through a closed circuit
d. electrical conductors and insulators
Upper Block: (Skills)
a. construct simple circuits from circuit diagrams
b. investigate the effect of some variables on the
current in a circuit and communicate findings
c.
number of batteries (arranged in series)
d. number of bulbs (arranged in series)
colour and texture of the surface
surface temperature
surface area
c. Apply the concept of thermal energy transfer to everyday applications
Lower Secondary:
Measurement – Physical Quantities & Units
a.
Solve problems of objects in motion using the concept of speed
b.
Calculate average speed using the formula:
average speed = distance travelled / time taken
Energy – Electricity
c.
Draw and interpret circuit diagrams and set up circuits containing electrical sources, switches, lamps,
resistors (fixed and variable), ammeters and voltmeters
Upper Secondary:
Newtonian Mechanics – Kinematics
No.
Programme
*Link to Primary Science Syllabus
a.
Link to Secondary Science Syllabus
Solve problems of objects in motion using the concept of speed
b.
Calculate average speed using distance travelled / time taken
Waves – Electromagnetic Spectrum
c.
State that all electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that travel with the same speed in vacuum
and state the magnitude of this speed
d.
Describe the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum
e.
State examples of the use of the following components:
(i)
radio waves (e.g. radio and television communication)
(ii)
microwaves (e.g. microwave oven and satellite television)
Waves – Sound
f.
Describe how the reflection of sound may produce an echo, and how this may be used for measuring
distances
Electricity and Magnetism – Electricity
g.
3
Armour &
Protection
Lower/Upper block: (content/skills)
a. different materials have different properties
b. relating properties of materials to their choice of
usage in objects
c. conducting a fair experiment using the scientific
process (Show objectivity by using data and
information to validate observations and
explanations about the properties and uses of
materials.)
Upper Block: (content)
a. effects of forces (push)
Draw and interpret circuit diagrams and set up circuits containing electrical sources, switches, lamps,
resistors (fixed and variable), ammeters and voltmeters
Lower Secondary:
Diversity – Classification of Matter
a.
Describe the properties of groups of materials in terms of
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b.
density
strength
hardness
flexibility
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electrical conductivity
thermal conductivity
boiling/melting point
Distinguish between the main classes of materials (metals, ceramics, glass, plastics and fibres) in
terms of their properties
Diversity – Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
c.
Recognise that substances can be classified as elements, compounds and mixtures
d.
Distinguish among elements, compounds and mixtures
No.
Programme
*Link to Primary Science Syllabus
e.
Link to Secondary Science Syllabus
Identify an element as the basic building block of matter
f.
Recognise that elements are classified according to their properties
g.
Describe compounds as substances consisting of two or more chemically combined elements
h.
Describe mixtures as two or more elements and/or compounds that are not chemically combined
Upper Secondary:
Thermal Physics – Kinetic Model of Matter
4
Science of Flight
Lower/Upper block: (content/skills)
a. states and properties of matter
b. conducting a fair experiment using the
scientific process (Show objectivity by using
data and information to validate
observations and explanations about the
phenomena)
Upper Block: (content)
a. effects of forces (push/pull)
b. types of forces (magnetic, gravitational,
frictional)
a.
Compare the properties of solids, liquids and gases
b.
Describe qualitatively the molecular structure of solids, liquids and gases, relating their properties to
the forces and distances between molecules and to the motion of the molecules
Lower Secondary:
Science & Technology – Scientific Inquiry
a.
Use scientific inquiry skills such as posing questions, designing investigations, evaluating
experimental results and communicating learning
b.
Recognise that the products of science are the tested data collected by scientists for
centuries and explain with examples how people working with science have formulated
concepts, principles and theories
c.
Show an awareness that science is not confined to the laboratory, but is manifested in all
aspects of the world
Science & Technology – Scientific and Technology in Society
d.
Discuss the uses and benefits of science and technology to society
Interactions – Concept of Force & Pressure
e.
Describe the effects of forces:
i.
on the state of rest or motion of a body
ii.
on the size and shape of a body
f.
Identify some examples of forces, including gravitational force, frictional force and
magnetic force, and predict their effects on an object
g.
Relate pressure to force and area, using appropriate every day examples
No.
Programme
*Link to Primary Science Syllabus
Link to Secondary Science Syllabus
Upper Secondary:
Newtonian Mechanics – Kinematics
a.
Describe the motion of bodies with constant weight falling with or without air resistance,
including reference to terminal velocity
Newtonian Mechanics – Dynamics
b.
Describe the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on a body
c.
Describe the ways in which a force may change the motion of a body
d.
Identify forces acting on an object and draw free body diagram(s) representing the forces
acting on the object (for cases involving forces acting in at most 2 dimensions)
Waves – Sound
*Lower Block: Primary 3 & 4; Upper Block: Primary 5 & 6
e.
Describe the production of sound by vibrating sources
f.
Relate loudness of a sound wave to its amplitude and pitch to its frequency
DEFENDING SCIENCE
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES BOOKING FORM
Name of School:
Institutional/Associate Member: Yes / No
Name of Teacher-In-Charge:
Tel:
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Notes:
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To book a programme, fill in the details and return to Education Programmes Division. Fax: 6561 6361. We will notify you of the status of
your booking.
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enquires please contact 6425 2525/6 or email: schools@science.edu.sg.
Cancellations Policy (For more details please refer to our website:
http://www.science.edu.sg/schoolprogrammes/Pages/OverviewEnrichmentProgrammes.aspx)
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All cancellations & any booking amendments have to be sent to us at least 5 working days (by 5.30pm) before your arrival date to avoid
any penalty charges. A penalty charge will apply for any cancellation within 5 working dates of scheduled booked date, no show, or if the
class is late for more than 30min without notification.
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Penalty charges: the course fee for number of people booked (for paid programmes) or $50 (for free programmes). All bookings received
will indicate that participants have agreed to the cancellation policy.
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students
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teachers
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Exhibition only
Includes trail
booklet
SEEING HEAT +
Exhibition
 09:30am  2:30pm
SCIENCE OF
FLIGHT +
Exhibition
Junior Da Vinci +
Exhibition
 09:30am  2:30pm
Junior Edison +
Exhibition
 09:30am  2:30pm
Creative Robotics
+ Exhibition
 09:30am  2:30pm
Remarks:
 09:30am  2:30pm
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