National Science Week Daily programme 2 August to 9 August 2014

Name of grant holder organisation: MOTHEO DISTRICT TEACHER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

(Please do not change the template and list your activities per day. You may have as many pages as needed)

Province:
Free State / Town: Motheo Municipal District (Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Tweespruit, Excelsior, Hobhouse, Ladybrand, Dewetsdorp, Wepener, Van Stadensrus)
Date / Venue (indicate place & town) / Description of Activities / Target Audience / Timeslot / Contact Person & number / Bookings Required?
(Yes/No)
02/08/14 / Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu / Early childhood Math and Science workshop for parents to run at home: a workshop of three hours will be done with parents of young children to show them how they can assist with development of their children regarding Maths. Parents will receive a kit with material that they can use at home. They will also learn how to make material to use and also how to use everyday material to assist learners to develop basic Mathematics skills. Everyday experiences; e.g mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions will be done to illustrate to parents how to stimulate learners love for Science and develop an inquiry mind. / 09h00-12h00 / Mr Mashapha J (Activity Coordinator-073 486 4507), Dr R van der Merwe (Facilitator-082 562 8464) / No
02/08/14 / Sehunelo S/S, Bloemfontein / Understanding the world of numbers around us: Broader public educated about every day use of numbers in e.g. news papers, tv, radio and implications of it. A workshop of 2 hours will be presented where aspects will taken from newspapers; radio and televisions and then participants will be learn to interpret them. Aspects include banking; interest rate; inflation; exchange rates; shares; interpretation of graphs and interpretation of statistics. / 35 Public, 15 learners, 03 educator x two sessions / 09h00-11h00 / Mr Photolo TJ (Activity Coordinator-073 230 1665), Ms T Nethe-083 711 7794 & Mr M Tshabalala- 076 647 0836 / Yes
02/08/14 / Thitapoho Farm, Tweespruit / Plant propagation and plant production. Sustainable use of indigenous plants and herbs. / 65 Public / 09h00-10h00 / Mr Mphuthi M(activity coordinator- 073 809 3140), Suzan Mandla-083 391 7959) / Yes
02/08/14 / Tsoseletso S/S, Bloemfontein: Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu: Setjhaba-se-Maketse C/S / Eucledian Geometry: Participants will engage in solving problems regarding congruency and quadrilaterals. Detailed content: - introduction to the Eucledian Geometry ; career opportunities ; Activities will take the following format: * in-house presentations; *interactive exhibitions; *interactive problem-solving / 150 public, 300 learners, 25 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 12h00-14h00 / Mr Sethole TD (activity coordinator-084 662 2785), Mr Mphahama TE (activity coordinator-073 367 6728), Mr Schleter (facilitator-082 498 5700), Mr Pop V (facilitator-082 767 6653) / YES
02/08/14 / St Marys’ P/S, Bloemfontein / Fractions. Activities will take the following format: * inhouse presentations, * exhibitions, *interactive problem-solving. / 25 public, 40 learners, 15 educators (two sessions) / 09h00-11h00 & 12h00-14h00 / Mrs Mothibi MA (activity coordinator- 082 851 0270) / YES
04/08/14 / Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu / Early childhood Math and Science workshop for parents to run at home: a workshop of three hours will be done with parents of young children to show them how they can assist with development of their children regarding Maths. Parents will receive a kit with material that they can use at home. They will also learn how to make material to use and also how to use everyday material to assist learners to develop basic Mathematics skills. Everyday experiences; e.g mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions will be done to illustrate to parents how to stimulate learners love for Science and develop an inquiry mind. / 30 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-12h00 / Mrs Seutloali S (activity coordinator-072 533 2595 Dr R van der Merwe (Facilitator-082 562 8464), / N0
04/08/14 / Sekgalabateng Satellite Office, Ladybrand: Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu / Understanding the world of numbers around us: Broader public educated about every day use of numbers in e.g. news papers, tv, radio and implications of it. A workshop of 2 hours will be presented where aspects will taken from newspapers; radio and televisions and then participants will be learn to interpret them. Aspects include banking; interest rate; inflation; exchange rates; shares; interpretation of graphs and interpretation of statistics. / 35 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-11h00 / Mr Raqashile T (Activity coordinator-084 264 3938, Ms Nethe T (facilitator-083 711 7794 / YES
04/08/14 / St Bernards S/S,Bloemfontein / Experiment on Yeast: labeling of bottles, addition of water to bottles, removal of stoppers, closing of bottle mouth with balloon, warming of bottles, regular monitoring at ten minutes interval and recording of observations / 10 public, 15 learners, 05 educators / 12h00-15h00 / Mr Photolo TJ (activity coordinator-073 230 1665), Mrs Schoeman M (facilitator- 084 582 4785) / YES
04/08/14 / Bloemfontein, Sekgalabateng Satellite Office, Ladybrand: Qibing S/S, Wepener / Eucledian Geometry: Participants will engage in solving problems regarding congruency and quadrilaterals. Detailed content: - introduction to the Eucledian Geometry ; career opportunities ; Activities will take the following format: * in-house presentations; *interactive exhibitions; *interactive problem-solving / 150 public, 300 learners, 25 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 12h00-14h00 / Mr Mashapha J (activity coordinator- 073 486 4507), Mr Pop V (facilitator-082 767 6653) / YES
04/08/14 / Ihobe I/S, Bloemfontein / Fractions. Activities will take the following format: * inhouse presentations, * exhibitions, *interactive problem-solving. / 25 public, 40 learners, 15 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 12h00-14h00 / Ms Nuku B (activity coordinator-078 453 0194), Mr Schlecter (facilitator-082 498 5700) / YES
05/08/14 / Public Library, Botshabelo / Early childhood Math and Science workshop for parents to run at home: a workshop of three hours will be done with parents of young children to show them how they can assist with development of their children regarding Maths. Parents will receive a kit with material that they can use at home. They will also learn how to make material to use and also how to use everyday material to assist learners to develop basic Mathematics skills. Everyday experiences; e.g mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions will be done to illustrate to parents how to stimulate learners love for Science and develop an inquiry mind. / 30 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-12h00 / Mr Photolo TJ (Activity coordinator-073 230 1665) Dr R van der Merwe (Facilitator-082 562 8464) / YES
05/08/14 / Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu / Understanding the world of numbers around us: Broader public educated about every day use of numbers in e.g. news papers, tv, radio and implications of it. A workshop of 2 hours will be presented where aspects will taken from newspapers; radio and televisions and then participants will be learn to interpret them. Aspects include banking; interest rate; inflation; exchange rates; shares; interpretation of graphs and interpretation of statistics. / 35 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-11h00 / Mr Mphuthi M(activity coordinator- 073 809 3140), Ms Nethe T (facilitator-083 711 7794 / NO
05/08/14 / UFS (Main Campus), Bloemfontein / Public lecture on ‘The Wonders of Crystallography’ / 110 public, 60 learners, 80 educators / 14h00-16h00 / Mr Mashapha J (activity coordinator- 073 486 4507) / YES
05/08/14 / Lenyora-la-Thuto Comp,Botshabelo / Experiment on Yeast: labeling of bottles, addition of water to bottles, removal of stoppers, closing of bottle mouth with balloon, warming of bottles, regular monitoring at ten minutes interval and recording of observations / 10 public, 15 learners, 5 educators / 12h00-15h00 / Mrs Mothibi MA (activity coordinator- 082 851 0270), Mrs Schoeman M (facilitator- 084 582 4785) / YES
05/08/14 / Atlehang S/S, Bloemfontein / Probability: Participants will engage in solving problems regarding Venn diagrams in solving probability. Detailed content: - introduction Probability ; career opportunities ; Activities will take the following format: * in-house presentations; *interactive exhibitions; *interactive problem-solving / 100 public, 200 learners, 20 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 13h00-15h00 / Mrs Seutloali S (activity coordinator-072 533 2595), Mr Pop V (facilitator-082 767 6653) / YES
06/08/14 / Public Library, Botshabelo / Early childhood Math and Science workshop for parents to run at home: a workshop of three hours will be done with parents of young children to show them how they can assist with development of their children regarding Maths. Parents will receive a kit with material that they can use at home. They will also learn how to make material to use and also how to use everyday material to assist learners to develop basic Mathematics skills. Everyday experiences; e.g mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions will be done to illustrate to parents how to stimulate learners love for Science and develop an inquiry mind. / 30 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-12h00 / Ms Nuku B (activity coordinator-078 453 0194), Dr R van der Merwe (Facilitator-082 562 8464) / YES
06/08/14 / Lenyora-la-Thuto Comp, Botshabelo / Understanding the world of numbers around us: Broader public educated about every day use of numbers in e.g. news papers, tv, radio and implications of it. A workshop of 2 hours will be presented where aspects will taken from newspapers; radio and televisions and then participants will be learn to interpret them. Aspects include banking; interest rate; inflation; exchange rates; shares; interpretation of graphs and interpretation of statistics. / 35 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-11h00 / Mr Raqashile T (Activity coordinator-084 264 3938), Ms T Nethe (facilitator-083 711 7794) & Mr M Tshabalala (facilitator- 076 647 0836) / YES
06/08/14 / Motheo DTDC, Thaba Nchu / Experiment on Yeast: labeling of bottles, addition of water to bottles, removal of stoppers, closing of bottle mouth with balloon, warming of bottles, regular monitoring at ten minutes interval and recording of observations / 10 public, 15 learners, 5 Educators. / 12h00 – 15h00 / Mr Mashapha J (activity coordinator- 073 486 4507), Mrs Schoeman M (facilitator- 084 582 4785) / NO
06/08/14 / Lekhulong S/S, Bloemfontein / Probability: Participants will engage in solving problems regarding Venn diagrams in solving probability. Detailed content: - introduction Probability ; career opportunities ; Activities will take the following format: * in-house presentations; *interactive exhibitions; *interactive problem-solving / 100 public, 200 learners, 20 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 13h00-15h00 / Mrs Seutloali S (activity coordinator-072 533 2595), Mr Pop V (facilitator-082 767 6653) / YES
07/08/14 / Sekgalabateng Satellite office, Ladybrand / Early childhood Math and Science workshop for parents to run at home: a workshop of three hours will be done with parents of young children to show them how they can assist with development of their children regarding Maths. Parents will receive a kit with material that they can use at home. They will also learn how to make material to use and also how to use everyday material to assist learners to develop basic Mathematics skills. Everyday experiences; e.g mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions will be done to illustrate to parents how to stimulate learners love for Science and develop an inquiry mind. / 30 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-12h00 / Mrs Seutloali S (activity coordinator-072 533 2595), Dr R van der Merwe (Facilitator-082 562 8464) / NO
07/08/14 / Lenyora-la-Thuto Comp, Botshabelo / Understanding the world of numbers around us: Broader public educated about every day use of numbers in e.g. news papers, tv, radio and implications of it. A workshop of 2 hours will be presented where aspects will taken from newspapers; radio and televisions and then participants will be learn to interpret them. Aspects include banking; interest rate; inflation; exchange rates; shares; interpretation of graphs and interpretation of statistics. / 35 public, 15 learners, 03 educators / 09h00-11h00 / Mr Raqashile T (Activity coordinator-084 264 3938), Ms T Nethe (facilitator-083 711 7794) & Mr M Tshabalala (facilitator- 076 647 0836) / YES
07/08/14 / Louw Wepener C/S, Wepener / Experiment on Yeast: labeling of bottles, addition of water to bottles, removal of stoppers, closing of bottle mouth with balloon, warming of bottles, regular monitoring at ten minutes interval and recording of observations / 10 public, 15 learners, 5 Educators. / 12h00 – 15h00 / Mr Mashapha J (activity coordinator- 073 486 4507), Mrs Schoeman M (facilitator- 084 582 4785) / YES
07/08/14 / UFS(Main Campus), Bloemfontein / Waste management: Introduction and encouraging Public awareness / 160 public, 80 learners, 10 educators / 14h00-16h00 / Mr Photolo TJ (activity coordinator-073 230 1665), Prof Roodt A & Viljoen JA (facilitator-078 530 8541) / YES
07/08/14 / Sehunelo S/S, Bloemfontein / Calculus. Detailed content: - introduction Calculus; career opportunities and entry requirements. Activities will take the following format: in-house presentations; exhibitions; contribution and value of calculus in the sectors of the South African Economy ; career opportunities; in-house presentations; interactive exhibitions; interactive problem-solving. / 25 public, 40 learners, 15 educators / 09h00-11h00 & 13h00-15h00 / Mr Raqashile T (Activity coordinator-084 264 3938), Mr Pop V (facilitator-082 767 6653) / YES