Due to online learning, our kids need to make videos of science projects and such for their teachers to assess. This is a video DJ Dan made for his science class to show an irreversible reaction. He chose to make a volcano and went on to show how to make an volcanic eruption using baking powder and vinegar. Super fun, even for adults! science experiment for kids science experiment for kids science experiment for kids science experiment for kids science experiment for kids science experiment for kids science experiment for kids
For those who want to create the volcanic eruption without having to build a volcano, simply place all the ingredients (follow order in video) in a glass.
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Before our recent trip to Melaka, I was searching for places to visit with the kids and The Shore Oceanarium popped up. Located on Level 2 of The Shore Shopping Gallery, this attraction is definitely a must-visit; not only did we have a fun time exploring the oceanarium, we learnt lots of new things about marine life too.
We were really impressed with the facility and layout of the place, with exhibits clearly labelled and well-spaced out. Our first stop was the Interactive Touch Pool, where the kids got to touch various sea animals such as starfish, sea cucumber, sea urchin, horseshoe crab and bamboo shark. The staff here are helpful and guided the kids on the correct way of handling the marine life.
One of the cool features we encountered here was the Magical Vacuum Aquarium; under normal circumstances and the law of physics, water would flow out through any hole in the middle of a water filled tank. The MVA Aquarium however, defies gravity with its specially designed mechanism that creates a vacuum at the top of the aquarium and maintains low pressure such that water doesn't come gushing out of the outlet. You can put your hand right in and touch the fish.
Ocean Theatre - scheduled feeding shows with an overhead aquarium tunnel where you can see manta ray and sharks
Dangerous Fishes educate visitors about the dangerous marine fishes species such as lionfish, stone fish, puffer, moray eel and more.
Baby D has been telling me about now-extinct Megalodon, whch is the largest shark ever documented. Here, you can snap a photo with a replica of the Megalodon shark jaw and & Greatwhite shark replicas model.
Visitors can also watch an educational documentary about sea turtle "A Turtle's Adventure" in the 8-in-1 effect 3D Cinema Plus Theater.
The River Story exhibit comes with a cylindrical aquarium housing a tree and many species of fish native in the different river region: Indian River, Chinese Mountain Stream, Australian River, Lake Malawi, Malaysia and more. Here, you can also find the sturgeon, the world's largest freshwater fish which is also the fish you get your caviar from.
All around the oceanearium, visitors can also have fun at the Augmented reality (AR) stations, a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video and graphics.
Learn the life cycle of a frog... these are all real adult frogs!
The weird and wonderful.. Eastern snake neck turtle
Hi Nemo!
Finding Nemo and Dory
Also, new at The Shore Oceanarium is the VR AR Interactive Park. Currently, they are doing a Buy 1 Oceanarium Entrance get 1 FREE VRAR entrance. Here, you can experience lots of interactive games, edutainment painting and the best one is the VR 360 degree view cinema.
Fishing game
The entrance ticket to The Shore Oceanarium is priced at RM40 per adult and RM30 per child (3-12 years old) or senior citizen (60 years old and above). Kindly allocate at least one hour to explore the oceanarium at a leisurely pace.
Opening times: 10.30am - 9pm daily.
Location: The Shore Oceanarium, 2F-01, The Shore Shopping Gallery, 193 Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia.
Christmas is coming and if you're looking for something to do with your kids during the school holidays, crafts is a fantastic way to spend your time. These penguins are so adorable, you'd want to use them as Christmas decorations around the house.
How to make Penguins Using Toilet Roll
What you'll need: Toilet roll, Scissors, 2 x goggly eyes, Black art paper, White paper, Orange art paper, Craft glue/Double sided tape.
Time required: 10 - 15 minutes.
Instructions:
1. First, cut out a piece of black paper enough to wrap around the toilet roll. Wrap and secure with double-sided tape or glue.
2. Cut out an oval shape on the white paper (width should fit the toilet roll and go up to at least half the toilet roll - approx 5.5cm x 5cm) and stick on to the bottom half of the penguin. This is for its belly.
3. Cut out a circle using the black art paper, measuring 5.5cm in diameter. Snip the edges all the way around for its hair. Stick on the top of the penguin.
4. Cut out two long strips 6cm x 1.5cm using the black art paper, for its flippers. You can make the ends narrower to look more like flippers. Stick on the side of the penguin.
5. Cut out its feet and beak using the orange art paper. Beak is approx 2cm long(diamond shape). Feet should be big enough to stick out at the front. Stick on using glue or double sided tape.
6. Stick on goggly eyes.
Note: You can get craft supplies from either Mr DIY, Daiso, stationary shop or any craft shop.\
For more inspiration, check out our other Christmas crafts: Reindeer, Snowman, Santa and Elf.
Every year between April to September, turtles return to the beaches of Terengganu by instinct to the very area where they were hatched. The turtles you may find here in Terengganu are mainly the common Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) and the occasional rare Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricate).
The sight of a mother turtle ambling up the beach to ensure that her next generation are safely deposited in warm sand is one to cherish. A green turtle can usually lays 70-140 eggs at one time and every 10-12 nights, it will come back to the beach to lay eggs, for up to 5 times a season. For about three months, the eggs will lay incubating in the sand, only for the hatchlings to emerge during a full moon and speed their way to the ocean. In the years to come, many will return to the very same beach, completing the cycle of life.
As the turtle watching season on Peninsular Malaysia’s East Coast reaches its peak in September, Resorts World Kijal with its 7.6km beach remains one of the best places in Malaysia to spot and appreciate these majestic creatures on their annual return to the shore. It is the only turtle landing area with a hotel attached.
This means that guests do not need to travel a long distance to the turtle viewing area to wait for the turtles (as viewing is not always guaranteed). Guests can stay in the comfort of their rooms, and only once the ranger spots a mother turtle coming onshore to lay her eggs at the resort, they will contact the guest and arrange for them to head down for the turtle watching.
Resort World Kijal's Hatchery
We participated in the turtle hatchlings release and egg planting session at the Hatchery. This was the highlight of our trip, as BabySumoKids got to release 4-year old baby turtles (aka hatchling) back to their natural environment. The kids were taught the correct way to handle the turtles and we wished them "good luck" before we carefully released them onto the sand to make their way to the sea. It is important to release the turtles at least 3m away as scrambling over the sand is a way of imprinting, so they know where to return to lay their eggs in future.
Being a high-trafficked area, Resorts World Kijal's conservation programme ensures the safety of both the turtles and their eggs. Regular cleanings are done to ensure the beach is safe for both turtle landings and guest activities, and the resort is also working with the Terengganu Department of Fisheries to seek official protection for its beach and to certify its guest turtle conservation programme.
It is estimated that only 1 in 1000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood due to predators, hence we need to ensure as many eggs as possible are hatched and also NOT eaten by humans. We can do our part by not supporting the turtle trade in any way or by not littering as plastic bags are usually mistaken for jellyfish (the turtle's favorite food which they can eat up too 100kg per day!).
Egg planting
The turtle eggs are about the size of ping pong balls
4-day old baby turtles, ready to be released
Kids were taught how to hold the baby turtles (on the side, and never on the belly)
Look at the joy on his face (he told me that he really hopes his baby turtle survives out there!)
Goodbye little one!
Did you know that turtle eggs laid in the shade would mostly be male and in hot areas will be female?
Guests eager to participate in the turtle conservation efforts and get a glimpse of these turtles can opt for the resort’s 3D2N Sea Turtle package, where they can frolic in the sea by day and keep watch for turtles at night. With this package, guests will stay in the Premier Seaview Room (inclusive breakfast) which offers a magnificent view of the swimming pool, beach and azure ocean.
A taste of local culture - we were warmly greeted by these primary school children who performed a few traditional Malay dance for us.
Hotel lobby is quite a sight to behold, with its super high ceiling
Imagine waking up to this view :)
The Premier Seaview Room also comes with a bathtub as well as separate shower/toilet.
With pristine beaches and warm weather all around, take advantage and go for a long walk by the beach and feel the sand as well as sea water between your toes. Take respite from the heat under these beach umbrellas and simply enjoy the view.
Check out the cute toilet signs!
There is also a fantastic swimming pool with a kids play area and slides to keep the family entertained. By the pool, there are also outdoor jacuzzis for adults to enjoy a soak in.
There are also table tennis, snooker, fitness centre, archery range, Giant chess, Snakes & Ladders and many more to keep everyone happy.
There is also an 18-hole championship golf course right next to the resort, providing a unique challenge with its sand-based course.
Cutest buggy driver.. hop on!
There are three dining venues at the hotel, namely Restoran Kampong Meraga Beris, Oasis Beach Bistro and Hainan Express. Restoran Kampong is where you have your breakfast, with a large variety of food including local specialties such as laksam and nasi dagang. The restaurant also serves a buffet lunch, with the dishes served on top of a "sampan" (boat).
Located by the beach, Oasis Beach Bistro is the perfect venue for a BBQ under the stars with a wonderful sea view. Enjoy your dinner with the sea breeze against your skin while being entertained by the live band.
If you have time, you can also explore the old fishing village, Kampung Penunjuk, which is just 10 minutes away. You will still see working fishing boats here and the sight of fish such as anchovies (ikan bilis) drying in the sun.
Resorts World Kijal is ideal for teambuilding activities; the Events team are well-equipped in organizing telematches and activities. We had lots of fun participating in the events such as Bottle Fishing, Gorilla Race, Tarik Upih and Kukur Kelapa.
Thanks to Resorts World Genting for organising this fun and educational media trip. It was an amazing experience for our kids; not only did they get to learn lots of fascinating facts about turtles and how they can help preserve the turtles, they got first-hand experience on releasing the hatchlings back to sea.
Watch our video for the turtle release here.
Room rates at Resorts World Kijal start from RM410 per night.
The resort also offers a number of stay packages, including the 3D2N Sea Turtle Package (RM682 per night in a Premier Seaview room, including buffet breakfast for two at Restoran Kampong and a choice of turtle hatchling release or egg planting) and the 2D1N Golf Package (RM426 per night in a Premier Seaview room, including a buffet breakfast for two at Restoran Kampong and golfing session for 2 pax, including insurance).
Check in time 3pm, check out time 12pm. Resorts World Kijal is approximately a 4-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Location: Resorts World Kijal, KM28, Jalan Kemaman-Dungun 24100 Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia.
