By The Way - Events This February

If the visiting isn't eating up every spare moment then you may want a short reprieve with the kids and head to the Science Centre where there are some activities to usher in the Tiger and keep the young ones busy for a couple of hours at least! 

Ang Pow Giveaways 

Finished all your visiting and left with the kids at home? Head to the Science Centre which is open throughout the period and get a special Science Centre ‘Ang Pao’* with every admission ticket purchased. These lucky red packets are filled with fun and interesting mind teasers, puzzles and riddles that will have your mind in knots. Prizes include free tickets to Science Centre and BODY WORLDS as well as Snow City discount vouchers. 10,000 ‘Ang Paos’ to be given away, first come, first served!

A Bountiful Chinese New Year
at The Science Centre

From 13 to 16 February 2010 from 10am – 6pm

Website: www.science.edu.sg

The Tsunami that Shook the World

Also at the Science Centre in February right up to 10 July, come see the reconstruction efforts made to date on one of the saddest days in human history, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The Science Centre is hosting a specially crafted exhibition that unravels the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis – two of the worst natural disasters known to man. Developed in partnership with the Earth Observatory Singapore, it pays tribute to those who lost their lives or were affected by the devastation brought upon by the tsunami.

The Tsunami that Shook the World


Now to 10 July 2010, 10am – 6pm

Website: www.science.edu.sg

‘Mathematics + Science + Books = Learning + Fun!’

Want to meet the author of a maths book? Bring your kids to meet David “The Mathman” Schwartz all the way from America for a series of educational sessions for children called Mathematics + Science + Books = Learning + Fun!. Schwartz is an accomplished storyteller and innovator, presenting mathematical information in engaging ways, using humour and a wealth of visuals to inspire his audience. An author of over 50 books, his wrote his first book, How Much is a Million?, in 1985. Considered a classic children’s book on big numbers, it has been credited with helping to launch the movement of using children’s literature in mathematics teaching. Schwartz will be in Singapore for a short period of time to thrill and educate both children and adults alike on the fun aspects of mathematics and science.

“Mathematics + Science + Books = Learning + Fun!”


28 Feb – 4 Mar 2010, Time TBA (Please refer to website for update)

Website: www.science.edu.sg

- Elaine