Family Programmes @ Science Centre

We have a slew of interesting family programmes this season!
Hurry! Sign up soon to avoid disappointment!

• "I spy with my Little Eye" - Glass Engraving Workshop
• All about DNA and Family Traits
• Energy Challenge
• Water Rockets and Planetarium
• Common Spaces Programme (Make*Believe LLP)

"I spy with my Little Eye" - Glass Engraving Workshop
Date:	1, 2, 8 & 9 June 2012
Time:	1 & 8 June - 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm 2 & 9 June - 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Target Audience:	Minimum age 8 years old & above
Synopsis:	An exciting hands-on workshop conducted by glass artist Dominic Fonde that mixes the art of glass engraving with Science! This programme takes participants on an exploration to discover nature at the Eco-garden at Science Centre using a small spherical lens which Dominic will create using a rod of glass and bead torch. This simple round lens is a recreation of a 17th century microscope made by Van Leeuwenhoek.  In doing so, participants will experience what it  was like to work with scientific tools of the 17th century and see how artistic skills were employed to document scientific discoveries  during that time. Dominic will introduce a technique known as drill engraving and coach participants to use the drills to create an image which they had ‘spied’ on earlier with the round lens microscope. Dominic will also share his experiences as an artist working with glass and discuss the discoveries of Robert Hooke, the Father of Microscopy, and Van Leuwenhoek, and demonstrate the connections between Art and Science. This is an exciting experience not to be missed!
Venue:	Eco Lab @ Science Centre
Cost: Per Participant	Member $45	Non-Member* $50 *Includes admission to Science Centre

All about DNA and Family Traits
Date:	23 June 2012
Time:	10am - 12:30pm
Target Audience:	10-70 years old
Synopsis:	If there was an instruction manual on how living things develop, that instruction manual would be DNA. In this class, participants will be introduced to the role of DNA in our lives and also get a better understanding of the structure of DNA by making a one metre long DNA model. There will also be a chance to see what REAL DNA looks like by extracting it from cells.
Venue:	DNA Lab @ Science Centre
Cost:	1 parent + 1 child (9-14 yrs)  Additional parent/child (additional materials given) Additional parent/child (no additional materials given)	$40 (Member) $30 (Member) $10 (Member)	$55 (Non-member) $39/$35 (Non-member) $19/$15 (Non-member)

Energy Challenge
Date:	19 May 2012
Target Audience:	7 to 70 year-old learners
Venue:	The Marquee @ Science Centre
Synopsis:	We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic families from all over Singapore, to take part in this unique Energy Challenge which will not only test your team’s physical but mental dynamics as well. Open to the public who can organise themselves into a 5 member team comprised of a maximum of 4 children and 1 adult. Come and be a part of a national effort to celebrate Science in a unique and relevant way. The Challenge: The “Rocket Trail” Organize a team, get a mentor and register! On the competition day go through 5 stations that will test your physical and mental skills. Build the best rocket out of the materials earned from the 5 stations The Awards: - “Rocket Time” – fastest team to complete through the stations - “Rocket Distance” – rocket that flew the farthest - “Rocket Precision” – fastest team to hit a target with their rocket Spread the message and take part with your family and relatives!  Register now and take part in workshops that will prepare you and your team in this enriching endeavour.

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Important Dates   

*Important notice:- Make* Believe Programme public bookings will cease with effect from 1st April 2012 till further notice.

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