Dates / Target Audience
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Programmes |
Target Audience |
Objectives / Overview |
18 & 19 Mar |
Microbiology (Basic)
(2 half-day [6 hours] workshop)
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools |
- To provide hands-on experiences through experimentation in microbiology.
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would learn the basic techniques in microbiology and its use in genetic engineering.
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25 & 26 Mar |
Forensic Science (Basic)
(2 half-day [6 hours] workshop)
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme
- Participants would learn the basics in DNA work.
- To identify, and analyze trace DNA material.
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| 4 & 7 Apr |
UV and Me
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools. |
- To study the effects of the UV rays from the sun versus the UV lamp
- To investigate the effectiveness of the various barriers used to block UV rays such as sun-blocks and shades.
- To learn the basic microbiology techniques .
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| 20 May |
Sec 2 Life Sciences Programme the wonders of genetic engineering.
- Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 – 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $30 |
25 Sec 2 students from EZ schools per session. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would be made aware of the advances in the life sciences.
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| 21 May |
Sec 2 Life Sciences Programme the wonders of genetic engineering.
- Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 – 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $30 |
25 Sec 2 students from EZ schools per session. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would be made aware of the advances in the life sciences.
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| 22 May |
Sec 2 Life Sciences Programme the wonders of genetic engineering.
- Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 – 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $30 |
25 Sec 2 students from EZ schools per session. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would be made aware of the advances in the life sciences.
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| May 27 & 28 |
Training module for teachers |
16 teachers from the East Zone |
- At the end of the module, teachers will be equipped with the expertise to conduct life sciences lessons/workshops and facilitate in students’ projects.
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| 29 May |
Genes & Genetic Engineering workshop
Half-Day workshop
- Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 8.00 - 12.30pm
Cost per participant: $20 |
60 Sec 3 students from EZ schools |
- To provide students with an understanding of genetics-how genes control the production of proteins
- To provide an understanding of the molecular basis of mutation eg cancer.
- To provide short hands-on activities on genetic engineering.
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30 May |
Genes & Genetic Engineering workshop
Half-Day workshop
- Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 8.00 - 12.30pm
Cost per participant: $20 |
60 Sec 3 students from EZ schools |
- To provide students with an understanding of genetics-how genes control the production of proteins
- To provide an understanding of the molecular basis of mutation eg cancer.
- To provide short hands-on activities on genetic engineering
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24 & 25 June |
Forensic Science (Basic)
(2 half-day [6 hours] workshop)
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would learn the basics in DNA work.
- To identify, and analyze trace DNA material.
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| 27 & 30 Jun |
UV and Me
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools. |
- To study the effects of the UV rays from the sun versus the UV lamp
- To investigate the effectiveness of the various barriers used to block UV rays such as sun-blocks and shades.
- To learn the basic microbiology techniques
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8 & 9 July |
Forensic Science (Basic)
(2 half-day [6 hours] workshop)
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools. |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme
- Participants would learn the basics in DNA work.
- To identify, and analyze trace DNA material.
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| 29 & 30 July |
Module 1 Microbiology
(2 half-day [6 hours] workshop)
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Sec 2 or 3 from East Zone schools |
- To provide a basic exposure to life sciences programme.
- Participants would be learnt the basic techniques in microbiology.
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| 23 Aug |
Enviro-Life Science Symposium (I&E Day) |
200 participant (teachers/pupils/parents from EZ |
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4 Nov |
DNA & Enzymes
Half- Day Workshop
Cost per participant: $10 |
30
P6 students from EZ schools. (40 per session) |
- This is an introductory lesson to expose primary school students to life sciences.
- Pupils have hands-on activities involving the use of plant and animal materials, extract DNA and study the effects of enzymes on substances.
- Participants would also be made aware of the advances in the life sciences and develop an enquiring mind.
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5 Nov |
DNA & Enzymes
Half- Day Workshop
Cost per participant: $10 |
30
P6 students from EZ schools. (40 per session) |
- This is an introductory lesson to expose primary school students to life sciences.
- Pupils have hands-on activities involving the use of plant and animal materials, extract DNA and study the effects of enzymes on substances.
- Participants would also be made aware of the advances in the life sciences and develop an enquiring mind.
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6 Nov |
DNA & Enzymes
Half- Day Workshop
Cost per participant: $10 |
30
P6 students from EZ schools. (40 per session) |
- This is an introductory lesson to expose primary school students to life sciences.
- Pupils have hands-on activities involving the use of plant and animal materials, extract DNA and study the effects of enzymes on substances.
- Participants would also be made aware of the advances in the life sciences and develop an enquiring mind.
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| 7 & 10 Nov |
UV and Me
- 2 Half-Day Workshop
- Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm
Cost per participant: $40 |
25 students from the Primary 5 or 6 from East Zone schools. |
- To study the effects of the UV rays from the sun versus the UV lamp
- To investigate the effectiveness of the various barriers used to block UV rays such as sun-blocks and shades.
- To learn the basic microbiology techniques.
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| Nov 10 to 12 |
Workshop for students in genetic engineering and proteomics
Cost per participant: $200 |
20 Sec 3 students from EZ schools
(Total: 20 students) |
- To provide an experiential Life Science Training programme on the basics of basic molecular genetic.
- To provide opportunities for students to learn and practise molecular cloning techniques
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| Ongoing |
Research projects |
Teachers and students from EZ schools |
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