Lower Primary Programmes

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STELLAR-based Programmes

Underground Dance (available in Term 1 & Term 2)
Description	In conjunction with the book, Underground Dance, pupils will learn about sound in a fun and interactive manner. They will have amazed by the wonderful world of sound; how it is made, how it travels through things and concepts related to loudness and pitch. Pupils will also have a chance to explore the Sound exhibition.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Sound as a form of energy (vibrations), Different types of sounds (loud/soft & high/low pitch & noise/music)
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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A Butterfly is Born (available in Term 1 & Term 2)
Description	In conjunction with the book, A Butterfly is Born, pupils will learn about different types of insects and their characteristics. They will be able to observe various live specimens of insects, in particular the butterfl y. Pupils will also learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. At the end of the class, pupils will bring home their very own craft activity of a butterfly life cycle.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Insects and their characteristics, Life cycle of a butterfly
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Creative Coding from Scratch - NEW!
Description	People learn best when they are active partakers in design activities. In this module, participants will delve deeper in intersecting arts and technology! Create animations, intereactive stories and games that will stretch your logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. You'll also get to learn how to develop ideas from initial conception to completed projects. All that's needed is your sustained focus and perseverance.
Target Audience	Primary 3 to Secondary 2
Topics	Interactive media, Programming, Animation, Creativity, Design
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	2 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$6 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Interactive Art - NEW!
Description	Imagine making a birthday cake that plays a song when you blow out the candles, or a flower sculpture that blooms when it's dark - all these and more are possible with the PicoCricket system! Using simple sensors and some programming, young budding artists can add life and action to their creations, making them respond to the audience and the environment. A great introduction to the emerging field of interactive media!
Target Audience	Primary 3 to Secondary 2
Topics	Interactive media, Programming, Electronics, Creativity, Design
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	3 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Cardboard Automata 1 - NEW!
Description	Did you know that robot-like contraptions existed before the electric age? Known as automata, these mechanical wonders were often found in places to entertain royalty. In this workshop, learn how to make your own cranks, cams and shafts, and put them together to build your own cardboard automata toys!
Target Audience	Primary 3 to Secondary 4
Topics	Physics, Mechanisms, Engineering, Design, Creativity
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	2 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members)

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Cardboard Automata 2 - NEW!
Description	In this workshop learn about more advanced mechanical concepts and designs for automata, including different types of motion. These designs will allow you to build more complicated movements into your cardboard automata toys, making them more fun and lively!
Target Audience	Primary 3 to Secondary 4
Topics	Physics, Mechanisms, Engineering, Design, Creativity
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	2 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members)

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Life in a Shell (available in Term 1 & Term 2)
Description	In conjunction with the book, Life in a Shell, pupils will learn about animals that have shells. Pupils will have firsthand experience to touch sea shells and to interact with garden snails and hermit crabs, and learn about the interesting characteristics of these amazing animals. At the end of the class, pupils will bring home their very own craft activity of a snail.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Features of shelled marine animals (such as oysters) and land snails, comparing land snails and hermit crabs
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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My River (available in Term 1 & Term 2)
Description	In conjunction with the book, My River, pupils will be exposed to different types of pond plants and animals. They will be able to touch different types of pond plants and observe diff erent types of pond animals. Pupils will also learn about the characteristic of insects and the life cycle of a dragonfly. At the end of the class, pupils will bring home their very own craft activity of a dragonfly.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Pond plants and animals, Characteristic of insects, Life cycle of a dragonfly
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Poggy Frog & the Cows (available in Term 3 & Term 4)
Description	In conjunction with the book, Poggy Frog and the Cows, pupils will learn about frogs and toads in a fun and interactive manner. They will be thrilled by live specimens of frogs and tadpoles, while finding out various interesting facts about frogs and toads such as the different places they live and the different ways they move. At the end of the class, pupils will bring home their very own craft activity of a tadpole.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Characteristics of frogs and toads, Comparing frogs and toads, Life cycle of a frog / toad
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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The Feast (available in Term 3 & Term 4) *NEW!
Description	In conjunction with the book, The Feast, pupils will learn about acids and bases in a fun and interactive manner. Through experiments with food and household products, they will get the chance to find out that acids and bases are actually all around them. At the end of the class, the students will make their very own craft activity about acid and bases.
Mode of Delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Acids and Bases
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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The Grasshopper & the Ant (available in Term 3 & Term 4) - REVISED!
Description	In conjunction with the book, Grasshopper and the Ant, pupils will explore the wonderful world of insects. Students will learn more about one of the insect characters from the book - the honeybee. The honeybee is a fun insect to learn about through hands-on activities, dance and even making of a simple craft!
Mode of Delivery	Lab lesson + hands on activities. Worksheets and instructor/guide provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Characteristics of insects
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Slither & Slide (available in Term 3 & Term 4)
Description	In conjunction with the book, Slither and Slide, pupils will learn about earthworm and mealworms in a fun and interactive manner. They will have firsthand experience handling live specimens of earthworms and mealworms, while conducting simple experiments on them to infer their environmental preferences. At the end of the class, pupils will bring home their very own craft activity of a worm.
Mode of delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Characteristics of earthworm and mealworm, Comparing earthworm and mealworm, Environmental preferences of an earthworm and mealworm
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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World of Tools (available in Term 3 & Term 4)
Description	In conjunction with the book, World of Tools, pupils will learn about tools in a fun and interactive manner. They will be intrigued by the amazing world of tools, how it works and how it helps us in our daily life. Pupils will also take a walk at the Kinetic Garden to see examples of simple machines. At the end of the class, pupils will make and bring home their own craft activity of a simple machine.
Mode of delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Simple Machines
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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The Wolf's Story
Description	This hands-on workshop is designed to encourage students to think beyond the tale text of the Wolf’s Story and improve their language skills through working together as a group. Students will learn to classify materials and describe what these materials can do to change the story. Students will also get a chance to use the state-of-the-art technology that uses 3D Interactive Mixed – Reality system to tell their own story.
Mode of delivery	Interactive lab lesson with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Worksheets provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Classification of Materials and Storytelling
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Physics

Into the World of Paper Airplanes
Description	Seen incredible & exciting paper airplanes in action? Airplanes that zoom across the room, flap their wings, or return like boomerangs! Learn about flights, paper folding and how a simple piece of paper can turn into an amazing flying machine! Paper airplanes will never been the same again once you attend this lecture demo.
Mode of delivery	Lecture demonstration
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Flight, Forces, Paper airplane folding techniques
Group size	80 minimum, 200 maximum
Duration	1 hour
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Be an Expert! - in the World of Paper Airplanes
Description	Stall and Crash! That's what happened to your paper airplane when you tossed it? Learn the simple yet most imnportant physics principles that can enhance the flight performance of your paper airplane. Our paper airplane specialists will teach you 3 different airplane models that are fantastic flyers in the world of paper airplane competitions. Oh by the way, did we mention one of them was a Guiness World Record airplane? Find out more about the Science Centre's annual flight contest, the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition. Note: It is recommended that students attend the lecture demo "Into the World of Airplanes" before attending this workshop.
Mode of delivery	Practical Lab
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Group size	20 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hr hour
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Power Forever
Description	For generations, humans have depended upon petroleum for their energy needs. But as oil wells slowly run dry, we must look to other sources to fuel our power-hungry devices. In this workshop, find out how the sun and the wind can be tapped as clean and green energy sources for centuries to come!
Mode of delivery	Lab session. Instructor/guide provided
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Renewable energy, Solar energy, Wind energy, Energy consumption and conservation
Group size	20 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Water and Energy

Water Works!
Description	Wonder what amazing thing water can do? Join us to create super COOL snow in a hot day, make smoke in a split second, and learn some easy tricks! You can even go home with your own DIY magic jar!! The lesson is specially designed to cater young children; the science concept will be explained in a simple and exciting way. This session also include a fun, wet learning experience at the Water Works Play area. (Water Works is an educational, fun and interactive space based on the theme of Water. It is located next to the Science Centre’s main entrance and comprises indoor as well as outdoor areas. Catering to both children and adults, Waterworks aims to educate visitors to the importance of water, a precious resource as well as some of the intriguing facts about water) Students are encouraged to bring along extra clothing.
Mode of delivery	Lab session. Instructor/guide provided
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	States of Matter, Surface Tension, Buoyancy principle, Density
Group size	20 minimum, 30 maximum
Duration	30 minutes (workshop), no time limit at Water Works Play Area
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$6 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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About Plants and Animals

In the Garden
Description	This lesson has been developed to be utilised as part of the SEED programme. Be amazed by the many plants found in our tropical climate. Meet some of the animals that call the Ecogarden home and learn about the plants that provide them with shelter, food and a place to lay their eggs. Visit the Treehouse and even dig around in the leaf litter to fi nd your own earthworm!
Mode of delivery	Outdoor session in the Ecogarden with hands-on activities and worksheets (weather permitting). Instructor/guide provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Parts of a plant, Uses of plants, Garden animals, Relationships and interactions between plants and animals in the garden.
Group size	20 minimum, 60 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Science, Engineering and Art

Art-in-Motion
Description	In this hands-on workshop, participants make their own manually operated moving toys using Cabaret Mechanical Theatre's kits and various craft materials. They will learn how to create different movements using cams, cranks and shafts – much like parts found in a car. Time for some artistic mechanical fun!
Mode of delivery	Practical Lab Sessions
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Mechanisms, Engineering, Design
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	2 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$13 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Robotics Learning Centre Beginners' Workshop

These beginners’ workshops are ideal for those who simply want to find out what robotics is all about!

Workshops require no prior knowledge of robotics or programming, and are catered specifically to either the primary school or secondary school level.  

Mission Mars
Description	In Mission Mars, participants take on the role of mission controllers for robotic probes on the Red Planet. Participants must use their imagination and problem-solving skills to guide their Lego Mindstorms robot around the map, and collect samples using diff erent robotic arms. The challenges in this mission will teach participants basic robotic construction and programming skills.
Mode of Delivery	Hands-on session
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Basic robotics, Simple machines, Programming, Problem solving, Decision-making
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.00am, 10.45am, 2.00pm or 3.45pm
Course Fee	$7 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Dr Heartbeat & the NXT-Bots 1
Description	Dr Heartbeat is a medical scientist who uses state-of-the-art robots to help his patients. Participants of this workshop will become Dr Heartbeat's medical students. In Phase 1 of the Lego NXT-Bot testing, participants will embark on an exciting journey to test how well these NXT-Bots can perform anesthetic injections, remove bad cells, repair broken veins and even respond to a heart attack!
Mode of Delivery	Hands-on session
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Basic robotics, Simple machines, Programming, Problem solving, Decision-making
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.00am, 10.45am, 2.00pm or 3.45pm
Course Fee	$9 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Lego WeDo
Description	Lego WeDo engages students in hands-on experiments that combine different subjects such as science, mathematics, art and language. With Lego WeDo, students can link their real life Lego constructions to the virtual world of computers, letting them learn about basic programming, engineering and project making in a fun and engaging way. Each Lego WeDo workshop comes in two parts - the first part on the use of the Lego WeDo system, while the second part is an experiment or activity on a particular theme. Themes for this year include: - Animal Behaviour (on animal adaptations, cause and effect, and storytelling) - Robotic Athletes (on geometry and force and motion)
Mode of Delivery	Hands-on session
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Programming, Computers, Engineering, Creativity, Design
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.00am, 10.45am, 2.00pm or 3.45pm
Course Fee	$8 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Learning by Designing

Oftentimes, when we hear the words 'learning' and 'education', what comes into our minds is one person transmitting information to another. As educators, we realise that this approach doesn't work very well. People learn best when they are actively engaging in exploring, experimenting and expressing themselves. Our goal is to help learners design, create and invent. However, in this series, we will step further than learning by doing; we will do learning by designing.

Start Programming from Scratch
Description	Looking for a fun way to hone your design and problem-solving skills? Then start learning Scratch! In this session, you'll be become skilled at thinking creatively, reasoning systematically and working collaboratively. Learn how to think like a computer programmer! This module introduces basic programming concepts such as flowcharts, conditional statements and control loops. This workshop doesn't require special expertise, just clear and careful thinking!
Mode of Delivery	Hands-on session
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Interactive media, Programming, Creativity, Design
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$6 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Creative Coding from Scratch
Description	People learn best when they are active partakers in design activities. In this module, participants will delve deeper in intersecting arts and technology! Create animations, interactive stories and games that will stretch your logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. You'll also get to learn how to develop ideas from initial conception to completed projects. All that's needed is your sustained focus and perseverance.
Mode of Delivery	Hands-on session
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Interactive media, Programming, Animation, Creativity & Design
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$6 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Interactive Art
Description	Imagine making a birthday cake that plays a song when you blow out the candles, or a flower sculpture that blooms when it’s dark – all these and more are possible with the PicoCricket system! Using simple sensors and some programming, young budding artists can add life and action to their creations, making them respond to the audience and the environment. A great introduction to the emerging field of interactive media!
Mode of delivery	Practical Lab Sessions
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Interactive Media, Programming, Electronics, Creativity, Design
Group size	10 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	3 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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STARLAB Spaceship Earth Programme

Explore the Universe as though Earth were a Spaceship. Using the STARLAB planetarium, students will journey through space and time to experience the wonders of our Universe. STARLAB is a real planetarium, when inflated it requires a room at least 7m by 7m and a 3.5m ceiling. It brings the delights of the night sky to students during the day. It comprises a star projector and an inflatable dome. It can be used to present a large variety of exciting planetarium lessons for various age groups.

(Each Spaceship Earth programme includes a 30 minute planetarium session and a 45 minute hands-on activity).

Spaceship Earth: Seasons & Stars
Description	Experience the changes that occur in the sky as Earth travels its one year orbit around the Sun. By observing these changes, we will learn about how Earth's seasons are caused. Along the way, we will hihglight some of the bright stars and constellations associated with each season.
Mode of Delivery	Lab session. Instructor/guide provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Constellations, star names, stories/mythology, Earth’s tilt, Seasons
Group size	20 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Spaceship Earth: Sun, Earth and Moon
Description	The interaction between the Sun, Earth and Moon results in a variety of astronomical events such as eclipses and the phases of the moon. This programme explores how these events take place and how the movement of the Sun and Moon form the basis of how we measure time, through the use of sundials and lunar calendars.
Mode of Delivery	Lab session. Instructor/guide provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	Phases of the Moon, eclipses, time, sundials, light and shadows
Group size	20 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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Spaceship Earth: The Planets
Description	Take a tour through the solar system and visit the eight main planets and observe their unique physical characteristics. Learn more about what makes a planet a planet and why Pluto is now a dwarf planet. In addition, we’ll also show you how to identify planets in the night sky with your own eyes.
Mode of Delivery	Lab session. Instructor/guide provided.
Target Audience	Primary 1 & Primary 2
Topics	The solar system, planet classification, gravity
Group size	20 minimum, 40 maximum
Duration	1.5 hours
Time	9.30am or 2.30pm
Course Fee	$10 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members )

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