Session Timing: 1.30pm -3.00pm Every Fortnight (See dates)Date: Saturday, 8/02/2012
Location: Craigieburn Youth Centre - 59 Craigieburn Road,
Program Duration : 4 Weeks every fortnight (See dates)
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Session 1: Briefing of the Program
18/02/2012 - Briefing and sharing of program to participants for the quarter. Demonstration of a Practical Science Water Rocket experiment.
We've chosen a project called Building a Water Rocket for this quarter. This project will enable participants to achieve the following (Goals):
- Learning some Scientific theories with regards to Pressure (Educational).
- Some principle on forces and gravity (Educational).- Using software like Sketchup to do design of the water rocket.
- Building a water rocket with Recycled Materials (Hands-on).- Have a small competition on the Rockets made.
- Documenting and filming of event (share with the world!!!)
- Have fun!!! - Parents involvement are encouraged
*Program is suitable for Children and Youths - 10yrs old and above.
NOTE: There will be enrolment fees for this 4-week program.
Enrolment fees of $5 for all participants.
Enrolment fees will cover for the following:
- Cost of Notes and materials for Water Rocket construction
- Rental cost of premise (Youth centres /Halls)
- All balance and surplus of the funds collected will go into the KUMunikasi Youth Program Fund
Bring your friends and family to this first session to get to know more about whats in store for the coming sessions.
Watch the video trailer of the Project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBIQB09gAj0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ah8cfMR4e8
The following are the breakdown of the planned activities. Dates are tentative and subjected to changes. Please do check back the blog for current updates.
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Session 2:
03/03/2012:
Introduction to Basics of Computer Aided Design (Part2) - Basic Application of Design Process on actual Problem (Water Rocket Design)
- This session will cover scientific theories and information that leads to the design consideration of the Water Rocket.
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17/03/2012 - No lesson
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Session 3:
31/03/2012 :
Design wrap up and practical construction of Water Rocket. Participants will be assisted on the actual construction based on their design ideas.
- Testing of water rockets constructed will done as its being constructed.
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Session 4:
14/04/2012:
Wrap-up of Water Rocket project and small demonstration and contest.
- This session is a day of fun under the sun to compete with fellow participants to see whose rocket has got the best design and can travel the furthest.
- Some participants will be documenting the event and we will compile as a news to share with the other communities in the area....maybe on Youtube!!!
