Young Scientist Badge Scheme

1. All MOE Schools students from P3 to P6 will be onboarded and enrolled into the SLS YSB Scheme in 2024 by Term 2. The login credentials of students will be shared with your school's Science HOD. Teachers may contact their Science HOD for further information.

2. Note that students will acquire an eBadge and eCertificate on acquiring 15 Stars for a given badge. Physical badges will not be provided under this SLS YSB scheme. Should your school have other enquiries concerning physical badges, please write in to young_scientist@science.edu.sg.

3. Separately, non-MOE schools interested in subscribing to the YSB badges can register for paid access based on the following price plans:

		Single Badge	Full Platform (All badges)
Singapore Schools	Less than 200 students	$5/student	$30/student
Singapore Schools	200 or more students	$3/student	$10/student

Upon submission of the form, you will receive an email containing the login information for your students within 3 - 5 working days. An e-invoice will be sent to your school within a month.

How do I receive the badges my students have earned?

The deadline for completion of all badges is 15^th October. Any badges earned after this date will strictly NOT be packed for badge collection, and need to be collected in the following year, or requested via badge delivery.

Collection at the Science Centre

Badges can be collected at the Science Centre. There are 2 badge collection periods for 2024:

• 29^th October - 3^rd November ,  10 am - 12 noon / 3 pm - 5 pm
• 12^th November - 17^th November , 10 am - 12 noon / 3 pm - 5 pm

Please register for a badge collection time-slot via this online form.

Do note that no further arrangements would be made if you miss the badge collection period. If you are unavailable during this period, please opt for badge delivery to your school. 

Badge delivery to your school

If you would like the badges mailed to your school, kindly fill up this delivery form by 15 ^th October. Badges will be delivered to your school by end of November 2024.

Do I need to grade my students' work on the online platform?

We welcome teachers to  grade their students work, to help school teachers our educators at the Science Centre will also help out in reviewing and grading. Should you choose to be the sole grader of your students' work, as indicated on the registration form, students' work would be directed to you via your teacher account for grading.

How do I know which badges my students have earned?

A teacher has visibility and accessibility to students work/e-Badges/e-Certificates earned from her account. 

Would certificates be issued as well?

No, we are no longer issuing physical certificates. Your students may download their e-certificates from their account, which will be available after 15 points of tasks have been completed and graded.

Please follow the step-by-step guide in this document. The instruction for downloading certificates is on the last section.

To enroll your students for the Young Scientist Badge Scheme, kindly contact us at enquiry@sscglobal.com.sg . The subscription fees are:

		Full Platform (All badges)
Overseas Schools	Less than 200 students	$35/student
Overseas Schools	200 or more students	$30/student

To subscribe to a badge programme, enrol at https://youngscientist.sscglobal.com.sg. The subscription fees are:

Single badge	$6/year
Full	$35/year

 

The subscription is for 365 days. Participants have to complete 15 points worth of activities to earn the badge.

What happens if I cannot complete 15 points worth of activities within my subscription period of 1 year?

You may renew your subscription here. Once your account is renewed, your previous work would be saved and brought over to your renewed account, and you can continue where you left off.

Does my work need to be graded by my teacher?

No. All work on the online platform would be reviewed and graded by our educators at the Science Centre.

How do I download my e-certificate once I have completed 15 points worth of activities?

Please follow the step-by-step guide in this document. The instruction for downloading certificates is on the last section.

How do I collect my badges?

The deadline for completion of all badges is 15^th October 2024. Any badges earned after this date will strictly NOT be packed for badge collection, and need to be collected in 2024, or requested via badge delivery.

Collection at the Science Centre

Badges can be collected at the Science Centre. There are 2 badge collection periods for 2024:

• 29^th October - 3^rd November , 10 am - 12 noon / 3 pm - 5 pm
• 12^th November - 17^th November , 10 am - 12 noon / 3 pm - 5 pm

Please register for a badge collection time-slot via this online form

The online link will be available from 30^th September 2024

Please note that appointment for badge collection is set strictly via filling up of the online form only. You will need to provide the kinds and quantities of the badges for collection, please have this information ready before filling the online form.

If you are unavailable during this period, please opt for badge delivery to your home.  Do note that no further arrangements for collection at Science Centre would be made if you miss the badge collection period.

Badge delivery to your home

If you would like the badges mailed to your home, kindly sign up here. 

Can I participate in the Young Scientist Badge Scheme if I am overseas?

Yes. The programme is open to overseas participants. Shipping fees apply should you request for delivery of the physical badges to your home. For further assistance kindly contact us at enquiry@sscglobal.com.sg .

I am a Young Entomologist Hands-On Activity

Workshop Synopsis	Be a young entomologist at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS). Discover the many unique characteristics and adaptations of insects and learn about their life cycles. Not forgetting to get close and personal with some creepy crawlies and even observe them under the microscope! After completing the activities, you will earn the “I am a Young Entomologist” badge and e-certificate!
Dates	4 – 9 June 2024
Venue	Western entrance
Target Age Group	7 to 10 years old
Duration	10.00 am – 12.30 pm & 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Ticket Information	https://www.science.edu.sg/buy-tickets
Cost	$5 per person. Price does not include Admission Ticket to Science Centre Singapore. Please click this link for Admission Ticket prices.

Young Scientist Trails

Workshop Synopsis	Be a young scientist at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) by completing 4 different types of self-conducted trails at different galleries. A physical badge will be awarded after completing each trail and you can download the e-certificate in the following month. You can choose from any of the following trails: I am a Young Ecologist @ Eco Garden I am a Young Engineer @ Future Maker Exhibition I am a Young Energy Saver @ Energy Story Exhibition I am a young Geneticist @ DNA Corridor
Dates	From 1 June 2024
Venue	Eco Garden, Future Maker exhibition, Energy Story and DNA corridor
Target Age Group	7 to 10 years old
Duration	1.5 hours
Ticket Information	https://www.science.edu.sg/buy-tickets
Cost	$5 per trail booklet. Price does not include Admission Ticket to Science Centre Singapore. Please click this link for Admission Ticket prices.

Young Chemist Workshop

Workshop Synopsis	Be a young chemist at the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) by conducting exciting experiments by separating colours in a candy, making natural indicators, creating your own goo. Most importantly participants will get to taste the ice-cream that they make. After completing the activities, you will earn the “I am a Young Chemist” badge and e-certificate!
Dates	15 June 2024
Target Age Group	7 to 12 years old
Capacity per Session	30
Duration	10 am – 12 pm
Ticket Information	https://www.gevme.com/publicworkshops
Cost	$40 per person. Price does not include Admission Ticket to Science Centre Singapore. Please click this link for Admission Ticket prices. An adult accompanying a child for the workshop will need to purchase a ticket for himself/herself and is highly recommended to join in the fun!

To celebrate the 40th year of Young Scientist Badge Scheme in Sep 2022, we created a series of interviews where our current Young Scientists interviewed the adult alumni Young Scientists. Check them out below:

Young Astronomer

Young Botanist

Young Ecologist

Young Entomologist

Young Engineer

Young Food Scientist

Young Geneticist

Young Geospatial Scientist

Young IT Whiz

Young Marine Biologist

Young Mathematician