Children can now join our online science workshop at the comfort of their home. Through making scientific toys and conducting experiments, the programme aims to develop children's interest in science and enhance parent-child bonding.

"Levitation Creations" Online Workshop

Two objects that are not in contact with each other can create a levitation effect with only a few strings! These seemingly gravity-defying objects can actually be explained by the concept of "Tensegrity"! Let's join the "Levitation Creations" online workshop and learn to master the levitation magic together!

^#Online registration starts from 29.11.2024 (Fri)
*Successful applicants will be contacted by phone and confirmed by email on or before the date specified above.
Remarks: The content of the above sessions are the same.

Important Notes for Online Workshop

• Participants will need a PC / tablet / smartphone, and the following equipment:
- Headphone or speakers
- Microphone (used for communicating with instructor)
- Webcam (recommended equipment: may need to show progress of the work to instructor during the workshop)
• No recording of any kind is allowed without permission from the Museum.
• Before you join the online workshop by using ZOOM,
i) Please click Here to download the relevant software and check the system requirements (including the operating system and browsers) for PC / tablet / smartphone.
ii) The number of participants is limited to 70 families. Each family can only use the same device to join the workshop.
• To ensure a smooth reception, please make sure that your device is connected to WiFi or has sufficient mobile data with a stable connection.

Materials and tools to be prepared

• Two identical paper cups (Reference height: 9-10cm)
• A pattern template (please download and print)
• Four thin strings (each about 30cm long)
  
• Tape
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Cutter
• Stapler