KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Centre of Applied Science Studies (PPSG) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch in collaboration with the Association of Science Frontiers (SFROST) and the Chemistry Student Association (CHEMIST) organised the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) School Adoption Programme: Science Laboratory – STEM in Action at SK Pinang, here, recently.
PPSG has created its own history when it delivered laboratory equipment to the school. In conjunction with the programme, the equipment for the Science Laboratory were given to the school to assist the school to improve the quality of teaching and learning sessions particularly in Science subjects.
The handing over ceremony was officiated by the Head of PPSG, Dr Mohammad Isa Mohamadin to the school principal, Anai Johari and witnessed by the school teachers and PPSG lecturers and staffs.
The project’s adviser, Hajah Hartini Haji Mahidin expressed her appreciation to UiTM for helping to channel funds and also to the sponsor, Youth Trust Foundation under the iM Sarawak Youth Community Project.
During the ceremony, the school pupils (Primary 5 and 6) were also given the opportunity to participate in STEM activities conducted by STEM Rangers who are UiTM students.
The children were exposed to the use of microscopes, methods of preserving plant specimens, fruit fermentation, learn to make yogurt, conduct chemical experiments (rainbow colours) and others.
“By exposing STEM outdoor activities, it is expected to enhance interest among the students in Science subjects and eradicate their perceptions that Science subjects are difficult and to apply with everyday life,” Anai said.
