Saturday noon on
December 16th, Heka leka along with Komunitas Seira Cerdas held Children
Science Festival for all the kids in
Seira, Wermatian district, Western Southeast Maluku Regency. It was an
interesting story as the children took
each other to attend the festival. They loved to learn and tried all the
science games and I-am-brave snakes and ladders. In every games, a guide
explained the science substance that would be learned through the game. In a
science game called the wheel of
knowledge, the children learned about Zoology, botany, ecology, astronomy and
human body. If the participant spinned the pin at the center of the wheel and
it stopped at one of the school subject, then the mentor would ask the
question. The student who could answer this question would be rewarded. The
Quark science was a science game which sharpened the patience and focus of the
children. The game was the favorite game loved by the elementary students up to
the high school students. In this game the children learned about the changing
of energy. The I-am-brave snakes and ladders was also one of science games that
attracted the children. This was the first time they played this game. Before
playing, they were informed about the importance of protecting their self from
sexual abuse. They were agog and trying to memorize the tips.
The other interesting
games were gas-powered car and air golf which using the power of gas and air.
After the event, most
children hoped the science festival would be held again including the unique,
fun and useful science games. Hopefully,
there will be another opportunity to learn together with the children of Seira
which district is flooded by sea wealth.
