"Popping Fruit Bubbles" Workshop
"Popping Fruit Bubbles" Workshop
How are fruit bubbles or even molecular dishes made? Now you can show your skills and become a molecular cuisine expert. Science Promotion Unit and Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) will jointly organise “Popping Fruit Bubbles” workshop during HK SciFest. Participants will learn the technique of chemical encapsulation and prepare various types of fruit juice bubbles. Chemical encapsulation is the process in which tiny droplets are surrounded by a coating that forms when two solutions are mixed. This technology has many applications in our everyday life including molecular gastronomy and the next generation of drug and food supplements. Don’t miss the chance if you want to try making fruit juice bubbles!
Keith’s Zebrafish Adventure with DNA
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Keith’s Zebrafish Adventure with DNA
Keith’s Zebrafish Adventure introduce the use of zebrafish, a model organism, in different daily life testing and biomedical research. The role of DNA in living organisms will be briefly discussed. A fun and simple DNA extraction experiment using household products will be carried out.
DIY pH Test Paper Using Fruits with Flyman
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DIY pH Test Paper Using Fruits with Flyman
This workshop will briefly introduce the story about Flyman, a model organism, drosophila and it’s application in biomedical research. Further, we will introduce the concept of pH scale and the difference between acid and base. Since several fruits contains anthocyanin and it changes colour differently with the addition of acid/base. Therefore, a simple experiment using anthocyanin extracted from fruits will be carried out to test the pH of different food/ household product.
Amazing Wonders of the Microscopic World
Amazing Wonders of the Microscopic World
To assemble the paper microscope-Foldscope. To view the slides by attaching to mobile phones to record photos and videos of samples.
Geotechnical Experiment
Geotechnical Experiment
Do you know the secret of soil? Soil can be classified into different particle sizes, and soil property is related to its particle size distribution. Using sieves with suitable apertures, we can resolve the secret. Come to join this soil laboratory experiment!
STEAM Workshop – “Precious Metal Wizard”
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STEAM Workshop – “Precious Metal Wizard”
Jewellery is a common product in our daily life. Behind its production and maintenance, many scientific concepts and principles are hidden. In our STEAM workshop, the participants will become an "Alchemist" and an "Aglactic Repairman", come into contact with precious metals such as gold and silver, conduct scientific experiments, and enjoy experiential learning. In order to further enhance participants' involvement, the workshop will also include a metal DIY session, allowing them to make unique creative souvenirs.
STEM Learning for Primary Schools Students
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STEM Learning for Primary Schools Students
Hands-on STEM-related tasks will be given, in which senior primary students (P4-P6) will explore the making of home-made toy through design and problem-solving process. Through this activity, students will experience the fun of using everyday materials to create own products. Speakers: Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programmes (Primary) - General Studies Students, The Education University of Hong Kong
Making STEM Education Fun for Primary School Students
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Making STEM Education Fun for Primary School Students
To enrich the STEM learning experience of junior primary students(P1-P3), this programme offers hands-on activities for brainstorming, designing and implementing ideas. With the guidance of tutors, students will conduct testing, observe findings and evaluate their products. Speakers: Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programmes (Primary) - General Studies Students, The Education University of Hong Kong
Virtual Smart Warehouse Experience Workshop
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Virtual Smart Warehouse Experience Workshop
The workshop aims to provide a learning platform for participants to cultivate their independent thinking ability and self-confidence through activities, and to enhance their creative thinking and application level of mechanical engineering to the popularisation of scientific knowledge.
Magic Lava Lamp
Magic Lava Lamp
The lava lamp looks magical with its coloured bubbles sinking and rising. It is a model of what actually happens in Earth's mantle, and demonstrates convection currents which are the driving force of plate movement. In this workshop, the audience can make their own lava lamp and learn about the concept of density while enjoying some fizzing good fun!
3D Light Field Technology - Reconstructing the Visual World
3D Light Field Technology - Reconstructing the Visual World
Plastic War - Invading Our Bodies and Nature
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Plastic War - Invading Our Bodies and Nature
We always use plastics in our daily life, but do you know that plastic is slowly creeping its way into food chains and even our bodies as “microplastic” ? Want to know more about microplastic and how it is created? Come to HK SciFest 2023 and experiment with us!
Bee:Bit Art Treasures Security System
Bee:Bit Art Treasures Security System
CODING is very important in the process of learning STEM, and the learning of coding is becoming more and more popular. Most students are able to handle software programming, but lack of skill to realize and execute program operations. By using bee:bit board and related accessories, we can help students to learn coding and hardware operations, build scenes, and get fun. At the same time, students can integrate coding, STEM and their lives. Bee:Bit Art Treasures Security System is a combination of Micro:bit, bee:bit board and LightBricks.
Little STEM Tutor Classroom
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Little STEM Tutor Classroom
Due to the maturity of science and technology in recent years, believe that some people are still not familiar with 3D printing technology, and are unfamiliar how useful with innovative technology. Innovation technology has become the main trend in the world to allow Hong Kong students to contact them earlier and experience their fun. This time, ITSC(Innovation and Technology Student Club) STEM tutor designed sincerely and provides everyone with a 3D printing workshop. It is mainly designed for s3-s6 students. In the workshop, you can experience 3D printing and make commemorative accessories yourself.
“Extracting DNA from Fruits” Workshop
“Extracting DNA from Fruits” Workshop
DNA is found in nearly all living cells. To highlight how DNA can be isolated from cells, our student instructors will demonstrate and guide participants to extract DNA from fruit, such as goji and bananas, using simple tools.
Fly Small Unmanned Aircraft Safely
Fly Small Unmanned Aircraft Safely
As innovation and technology progress, operations of small unmanned aircraft (“SUA”), or more commonly known as drone, becoming more popular and diversified. What are the things to bear in mind when flying an SUA? How to fly an SUA safely? Dedicated to young drone players, this lecture will focus on the safety requirements and points to note under the Small Unmanned Aircraft Order. Don’t miss it if you are interested in flying an SUA!
Volcano Eruption
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Volcano Eruption
The explosive volcanic activity during the Mesozoic era not merely formed hexagonal columns in Sai Kung, which made Hong Kong to be designated as a member of the Global Geoparks Network, but also closely related to Hong Kong urban development. The workshop will be divided into two sessions: participants will learn the theory of plate tectonics and volcanic eruption through interactive games in the former part. Also, there will be an introduction to the geological history of Hong Kong. In the latter part, participants will do a DIY Volcanic eruption experiment.
STEM Exhibition
STEM Exhibition
STEM has been developing very well in the education industry and this STEM exhibition will show you the STEM ideas and/or products of the students of different ethnicities in Hong Kong.
STEAM Music Family Workshops - Electronic Building Blocks
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STEAM Music Family Workshops - Electronic Building Blocks
The Music Office will present two STEAM Music Family Workshops which are designed for children with their accompanying parents to enjoy music making through the application of electronic building blocks.
Food Science and Technology
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Food Science and Technology
Food is indispensible to our life, and its production involves lots of knowledge, skills and fun. This workshop aims to introduce the fundamentals in food science and technology, and molecular gastronomy. Students will investigate the making of popping boba drink and vegan ice-cream with liquid nitrogen, obtaining first-hand experience on how the scientific theory is applied into practice. Speaker: Prof. Marshal Yuanshuai LIU (Associate Professor of Engineering Education, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
RC Car Tournament
RC Car Tournament
Train the hand-brain coordination of children through RC Car workshop and matches. Let them enjoy STEM sport activities and strengthen their self confidence, and stay away from smart phone for awhile.
Paper Airplane Workshop on Fluid Mechanics
Paper Airplane Workshop on Fluid Mechanics
Through creating their own paper airplane (under instructors' guidance), and flying the paper airplanes through hola hoops, children can learn the basics of Fluid Mechanics in the progress of trial and error.
Mini-electrical Motor Workshop
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Mini-electrical Motor Workshop
Since the invention of Motor in 1700s, we have now seen its uses everywhere in daily lives such as cars, planes, electrical fans and electrical appliances etc. In this workshop, participants will learn the science and engineering principle behind an electrical motor. Under the guidance of the instructor, they will then construct a simple electrical motor and learn how to improve its performance.
Wind Turbines and Renewable Energy Workshop
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Wind Turbines and Renewable Energy Workshop
Wind power has been used as long as humans put sails into the wind for at least 5000 years. In this workshop, participants will learn the science behind renewable energy sources, such as wind energy. Under the guidance of the instructor, they will then apply what they have learnt into building a mini wind turbine and use it to generate electricity.
Graffiti Robot DIY
Graffiti Robot DIY
We can draw many creative pictures with our bare hands. Can you develop a robot to do that? If you could understand how each part of a machine work, it would not be that hard. In this mini workshop, kids will have a chance to assemble their own electronic robot with their own hands, using the motors, wires and all parts included. The robot can draw basic geometric shapes or doodle a picture easily by simply moving forward, backward and turning. It not only helps kids to create patterns and know the basic mechanics, but also stimulates their creativity and innovation.
Science x Bathing : Making Your Own Fizzy Bath Bomb!
Science x Bathing : Making Your Own Fizzy Bath Bomb!
We sincerely invite you to join the event “Science x Bathing : Making Your Own Fizzy Bath Bomb!” to create a personalised bath bomb with chemicals easily accessible from markets! Participants will understand the fun scientific principles taken place between different chemical substances, and design an aesthetic bath bomb as a sustainably-sourced gift. Participants will also acquire Sustainable Development Goals and the concepts of smart living to lead a simple, yet meaningful life.
'Innovative eLearning Journey’ Parent-child Workshop
'Innovative eLearning Journey’ Parent-child Workshop
Liven up the learning journey by integrating technology into education! In this workshop, parents and children can experience gamified learning with innovative resources and tools. For instance, learn coding and AI with Minecraft Education, and strengthen English listening and speaking skills with AI speech recognition systems. Participants can explore the future of education, and gain insights into how of AI and Big Data impacted the world of education, enhancing learning effectiveness of our next generation.
Fun with LEDs
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Fun with LEDs
This “Fun with LEDs” workshop will first go introduce the daily applications of LEDs. We will explain the working principles of LEDs and then discuss how we can make use of an 8x8 LED display. Participants will learn how to program the 8x8 LED display to show interesting patterns as well as create some animating figures.
How can STEM be Used? Let Students Tell You~
How can STEM be Used? Let Students Tell You~
STEM projects which are created by secondary and primary school students will be invited to exhibit to let the public share the joyfulness of local student scientists and inventors in their investigations, innovations and creativity in STEM. The exhibited projects include winners of various local and international awards.
3D Light Field Technology - Reconstructing the Visual World
3D Light Field Technology - Reconstructing the Visual World