Extension & Education Activities

Experiencing Ice Sports

Want to play the world’s “coolest” sport in Hong Kong? This programme lets you enjoy the sports of ice hockey and FloorCurling. You will have a hands-on experience in ice hockey in terms of wearing hockey skates and skating with a hockey stick. You will learn some basic hockey techniques of skating, dribbling and shooting on synthetic ice surface. FloorCurling is an adapted version of the Winter Olympic sport of curling, which demands precision, strategies, focus, communication, team work, etiquette and resilience. Under the guidance of professional instructor, you will have unprecedented experience in this sport.

We have also invited a professional ice hockey coach to share the sport of ice hockey and its development in Hong Kong. Do not miss the opportunity!

Ice Hockey and FloorCurling Activities

Date and Time: 28.9.2019 (Sat) – 9.10.2019 (Wed) 12:00nn–6:00pm
Venue: G/F Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: Cantonese and English
Duration of each session: 30 minutes
Suitable for: Age 6 – 17
Capacity: 8 persons per session for ice hockey, 10 persons per session for FloorCurling

Admission:
1.	No extra fee for museum visitors of Permanent Exhibition.
2.	Participants must first register and obtain admission tickets at the reception of “Experiencing Ice Sports”
3.	Distribution of admission tickets starts at 15 minutes of each hour for sessions of the next hour. Tickets are limited to one per person on a first come, first served basis.
Remarks:
1.	Height limitation of participants: 100 – 170 cm
2.	Participants are required to wear suitable sports clothes and socks.

Sharing Session on Ice Hockey

Date: 2.10.2019 (Wed)
Time：4:00pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Demonstration Theatre, G/F Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Fee: No extra fee for museum visitors of Permanent Exhibition
Admission on a first come, first served basis

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey, the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club and the Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong

Lectures

In Search of the Aurora in Finland
The thrill of witnessing the aurora is an unforgettable experience for many, but how do you track down an astronomical phenomenon as elusive as it is fascinating? Finland is one of the eight countries in the world where aurora can often be seen. Aurora puts on a magnificent show for many nights here, illuminating the starry sky.

In this lecture, the speaker will talk about the cause of aurora and how to observe it; she will also share her experience in finding the cities suitable for viewing aurora in Finland. You can get a glimpse of how to plan a trip to Finland for aurora watching and enjoy the beauty of these mystic flames in the sky.

Speaker: Miss Cheung Wing Shan, Gloria (Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum)
Date: 16.8.2019 (Fri)
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Venue: Main Lobby, Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: Cantonese
Free admission on a first come, first served basis
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Consulate General of Finland, Hong Kong

Climate Change – What Does It Have to Do with Me?
Present-day global mean temperature was approximately 1^oC above pre-industrial levels, leading to widespread melting of snow cover, ice caps, mountain glaciers and ice sheets. If the climate continues to warm, some of the winter sports will be affected.

The Hong Kong Observatory will present the latest situation of climate change and its impacts, calling for actions in the aspects of mitigation, adaptation and resilience to combat climate change.

Speaker: Mr. Sham Fu Cheung (Chief Experimental Officer, Hong Kong Observatory)
Date: 23.8.2019 (Fri)
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Venue: Main Lobby, Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: Cantonese
Free admission on a first come, first served basis
Enquiries: 2732 3223 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, except public holidays)

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Hong Kong Observatory and the Consulate General of Finland, Hong Kong

Fun Science Experiments for Kids

Sports Science

Sports have an indispensable relationship with science. We can scientifically understand various body movements, improve ways of exercise, prevent sports injuries, enhance athletic performance, and ultimately achieve goal of surpassing one's limit. How can our reaction time be improved? What is the centre of gravity? In this workshop, we will train everyone's reaction and balance from a scientific perspective. You will make your own sledges and compete with each other, in order to learn how to optimise sledge structure to facilitate it to slide faster.

Programme Title	Code	Date	Time
Sports Science	SE529	15.7.2019 (Mon)	10:30am – 12:00 noon
Sports Science	SE530	15.7.2019 (Mon)	2:30pm – 4:00pm
Sports Science	SE531	17.7.2019 (Wed)	10:30am – 12:00 noon
Sports Science	SE532	17.7.2019 (Wed)	2:30pm – 4:00pm
Sports Science	SE533	19.7.2019 (Fri)	10:30am – 12:00 noon
Sports Science	SE534	19.7.2019 (Fri)	2:30pm – 4:00pm

Remark: The content of the above sessions are the same.
Curriculum Link: P1-P6 General Studies "Science and Technology in Everyday Life"

Venue: Laboratory, Hong Kong Science Museum
Language: Cantonese
Fee: $36 (This is the concessionary fee for students. Other discounts are not applicable.)
Age: 8-10 (Age is calculated as at the date of the programme.)
Capacity: 40 per session (Allocated by drawing lots)
Deadline for application: 17.6.2019 (Monday)
Date of drawing lots: 19.6.2019 (Wednesday) 10:00am at Classroom, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Announcement of result: 21.6.2019 (Friday) Successful applicants will receive a confirmation letter with the instruction of payment.

Application forms could be obtained from the information counter or the website of Hong Kong Science Museum.

If applications are made by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting so as to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post.

Enquiries: 2732 3249 (Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, except public holidays)