About Pelangi Scientist Magazine 关于《彩虹科学家》

For three years since 2006, Pelangi Scientist has delivered an array of interesting science topics to students from Standard Four to Form Two.

《彩虹科学家》是一本专为小朋友而设的科普知识刊物,具有中英版本。杂志运用丰富的图像及照片,生动有趣地为小朋友详細解说各种科学知识。


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Issue 2 Metal Detector 金属探测器

Hands-On Science (1)The Metal Detector
What objects are made of metal? What are the uses of metal in daily life? You’ll be amazed to find that so many things which we use in daily life are made of metal. What would the world be without metal?

科学趴趴走(1)-快乐寻金冒险!金属探测器妙用法!
金属的类型很多,而外表与金属相似的东西也很多,该如何把它们分辨出来呢?全凭金属探测器!快加入爱因狮子等人,一起寻找银戒指之旅,就会明白金属探测器的用法了!



Hands-On Science (2)Properties of Metal

What are the characteristics of metal? What is the melting point of iron? Is mercury a type metal? Do you know that a firework contains different types of metals? You’ll discover more about the properties of metal here.


科学趴趴走(2)-金属特性大比拼
与大家生活息息相关的金属,究竟有什么特别之处?怎么样才能算是金属?看过爱因狮子和居兔夫人的争辩后,你就会一清二楚了!


Hands-On Science (3)The Search for Sensors
Have you ever been at an airport? You’ll realize that you need to pass a metal detector to get into the boarding terminal. Besides the airport, there are other places which use sensors. What places use them, and why? Search for the answers as in the search for the sensors.

科学趴趴走(3)-各式感应器藏身地大搜索
其实我们的四周都存在各式各样的感应器,而感应器也是我们生活上的最佳助手,你知道它们都在哪里吗?

Natural GalleryThe Snails

Snails may be small, but there are many interesting facts about snails for you to learn about. Snails had even been sent into space! Find out more about this slimy, tiny creature.

自然照相馆-背着房子往上爬 蜗牛
春天来了,最高兴的就是蜗牛了。为什么蜗牛总是爬得这么慢呢?难道是因为身上背的壳太重了?


Famous Scientist ComicMichael Faraday and Electromagnetism
Do you know who discovered electromagnetism? How can electric current be produced by a magnet? Join Tommy as he travels back in time to learn more about Michael Faraday, the scientist who discovered electromagnetism.

科学英雄穿梭机-法拉第与电磁实验
小康与小铁回到过去,见证电磁学之父法拉第如何不畏世俗的眼光,以决心和努力弥补学历的不足,成为超凡的科学家!

Issue 1 The Microscope 神奇的显微镜

Hands-On Science (1)Microscope
Teeny tiny things. Where are you? I can’t see you. Well, the answer …. the microscope! ‘Magnify’ your knowledge by exploring the parts of a microscope, and how it works!


Hands-On Science (2)Correct Way to Use a Microscope
Ever tried to use a microscope before? Didn’t work out the way you wanted it to be? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll teach you the correct procedure of using a microscope! You’ll see ‘bigger’ things in no time!

Hands-On Science (3)Animals / Parts of a Plant
Zoom in on the teeny tiny parts of animals and plants by the power of the ‘superman’ microscope! Be shrunk into their world, and learn about these parts in closer detail!

Hands-On Science (4)Investigating the Microscope
There’s so much things about the microscope for you to learn about! ‘Enlarge’ your pool of knowledge on this fascinating device by investigating more facts!

Hands-On Science (5)
Evolution of the Microscope
How did microscopes evolve? Did they look the same in the past as they look now? What were the changes during the microscope development? The evolution of the microscope will fascinate you!

Hands-On Science (6)The Microscope’s Discoveries
What has the microscope discovered? Well, definitely lots and lots of tiny, tiny germs … or rather, what we call ‘microorganisms’. How has the microscope contributed to the field of science? For one thing, it helps a lot in forensic science and nanotechnology? Get into the details!

科学趴趴走-进入小小世界!显微镜妙用法!
教你正确的显微镜用法,看尽生活上各种物品的真面目。显微镜的放大原理及发展历程大公开,让你成为显微镜专家。



Natural GallerySea UFO: Jellyfish
The theme of ‘Jaws’ start playing in people (well, some)’s head when they step into the beach water. But really, shark attacks are rare. There’s one other enemy on the loose in coastal beaches; the jellyfish! A jellyfish’s sting can be painful! And it’s poisonous! Learn more about the jellyfish here!


自然照相馆-海中UFO 水母
拥有透明身躯,柔软无骨却带有剧毒的水母究竟有什么特别之处?为什么长相美丽,看似软绵绵的它,却能在瞬间攻击人类呢?



Famous Scientist Comic
Anton van Leeuwenhoek and Microorganisms
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek spent years making his microscope lens. He managed to create a thin convex lens that could enlarge images by 270 X, the most powerful lens of that era! Join Tommy, as he travels back to the past to learn about this great man!


科学英雄穿梭机-列文虎克与微生物
小康与小铁回到过去,见证科学家列文虎克如何坚持不懈,最终磨出倍率超强的显微镜,发掘神秘的微生物世界!