Sony Creative Science Award
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SONY CREATIVE SCIENCE AWARD 2012 - CREATIVE TOYS COMPETITION
The Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA) is an annual competition jointly organised by the Science Centre Singapore and Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, with the support of the Ministry of Education and the Agency For Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
The main objective of this competition is to promote creativity among the primary students. The competition also provides an opportunity for them to learn about science beyond the classrooms in a fun and enjoyable way.
The competition is divided into two categories:
• Scizkid Award is an open category which comprises of 2 sections- “Primary 1 & 2” and “Primary 3-6”. You are allowed to choose any suitable materials to create the toy, as long as the toy demonstrates at least one scientific principle. Remember, the toy has to be sturdy and safe to play with! So put on your thinking caps and create a fun and unique toy that will impress the judges!
• Whizkid Award has a theme of ‘My Dream Toy on Holiday’. Create the toy of your dreams which you would love to take with you on a holiday. Your toy can be made of any material, as long as it is fun to play with. Submit your dream toy along with a 50-word description on why this is the dream toy which will keep you entertained during your travels. The toy must demonstrate at least one scientific principle.
We challenge you to dream big and turn it to reality. The creative possibilities are endless – explore and experiment!
Click the following slides / forms:
SCSA 2012 Teachers Briefing slides (2MB)
SCSA 2011 Diamond Award Winner Sharing (3MB)
SCSA 2012 Entry Form
SCSA 2012 labels
SCSA 2012 Poster
| IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCSA 2012
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| Date
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Venue
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Description
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| 12 Jan
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Science Centre |
Teachers’ Briefing
This short briefing will show teachers some of the winning toys
of past years, and the qualities which the judges will look out
for. There will also be a briefing on the SCSA (Schools) Competition.
Please fax the reply slip to us at fax: 65616361 by 11 Jan 2012 |
From
Jan - Mar
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Science Centre |
Hands-on Workshops
Two types of workshops offered:
- Creativity workshop – this workshop will teach students the processes involved in invention. Students will identify problems, solve them in creative ways and make their own inventions from everyday materials. There will also be worksheets for students to take back and share with the rest of the class.
- Technical workshop – this workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn basic skills of toy making. Participants will learn how to assemble magnets, gears, springs and use simple tools. This class is suitable for older students.
- Communication Workshops aim to equip students with effective presentation and communication skills which are important in the interview section where shortlisted entries will require students to explain how the toys work to the judges.
Booking is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please fax Form W1, Form W2 and Form W3 to us at fax: 65616361 by 26 January 2012
We recommend that schools attend the workshops. Different groups of the students can attend the workshops, and the information can be shared with other students in the class.
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30 March
15 April
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Submission of Registration for SCSA and SCSA (Schools) Competition
Schools who are taking part in the SCSA and SCSA (Schools) Competition are to submit the registration form (Form A) by
30 March 2012 by 15 April 2012.
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| 30 April
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Science Centre |
Indication of entries and Submission of Report for SCSA (Schools) Competition
Schools who are taking part in the SCSA (Schools) Competition are to submit their report (Form B) on the number of entries by 30 April 2012.
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| 22 - 23 May
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Science Centre |
Toy Submission
All toys are to be submitted to the Science Centre on these dates. Each toy must be labelled (SCSA sticker labels are provided) and accompanied by a completed entry form. |
Click here for a PDF copy of the latest Toymaker Guidebook
For further queries, please contact Ms Chan Sue Li at 6425 2594 or sl_chan@science.edu.sg
SCSA 2011 Video
Click on the play button below to view an interesting video clip of the Sony Creative Science Award.