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Science

Dissect Reality. Command Microbes. Chart the Stars.

Science at TLab isn’t dusty textbooks—it is a rogue bio-physical exploration unit. From inspecting pond water monsters under digital microscopes to synthesizing plant hydrogels and modeling orbital mechanics, children learn to challenge every assumption and demand physical proof.

Ages 3–18 5 growth nodes
The growth line
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Ages 3–5 3–5 yrs

Spore Observers

Sensory Wonder & Micro-Discoveries

Toddlers touch, smell, dissolve, freeze, and observe. Introducing natural phenomena through tactile experiments that build intuitive physics and biology.

Skills gained
Sensory categorization Magnifier observation Liquid density play Seed growth charting
Milestones
  • Built first terrarium capsule
  • Identified 10 plant structures
  • Logged first leaf discoloration experiment
Tools used
Handheld optical loupes Non-toxic pipettes Agar petri plates Color mixing test-tubes
Flagship project
Living Bio-Dome Terrarium with Self-Sustaining Moss
2
Ages 6–8 6–8 yrs

Junior Alchemists

States of Matter & Kitchen Chemistry

Young investigators trigger safe exothermic reactions, build crystal gardens, and explore animal adaptations with field notebooks.

Skills gained
pH scale testing State-change timing Solar energy capture Classification of living organisms
Milestones
  • Extracted plant chlorophyll
  • Constructed a working baking soda volcanic geyser
  • Created an optical prism rainbow index
Tools used
Litmus indicators Digital thermometers Prisms & UV torches Magnifying microscopes
Flagship project
Glowing Luminescent Slime & Geode Crystal Garden
3
Ages 9–11 9–11 yrs

Ecosystem Hackers

Cellular Biomes & Environmental Sensors

Students sample real-world water sources, track ambient air quality using IoT sensors, and examine protozoa under 400x magnification.

Skills gained
Microscopic slide mounting Sensor data logging Photosynthetic rate measurement Soil nutrient titrations
Milestones
  • Mapped municipal tap water vs rain puddle organisms
  • Designed a greywater filtration matrix
  • Calculated local carbon absorption
Tools used
Compound optical microscope Soil NPK probe Digital hydrometer Microbiology stain kits
Flagship project
Multi-Tier Water Bio-Filtration Column with Live Bio-Indicators
4
Ages 12–14 12–14 yrs

Biotech Navigators

Genetics, Optics & Thermodynamics

Isolate real strawberry DNA, model viral transmission with mathematical agents, and calculate heat dissipation in miniature green buildings.

Skills gained
Ethanol DNA precipitation Spectroscopy analysis Newtonian gravity orbital simulations Epidemiological modeling
Milestones
  • Extracted intact genomic DNA threads
  • Constructed a passive solar cooling chamber
  • Simulated viral transmission curves
Tools used
Centrifuge mini-vortex UV transilluminator Spectroscope chamber Tracker physics video software
Flagship project
Strawberry DNA Extraction Matrix & CRISPR Gene-Drive Interactive Model
5
Ages 15–18 15–18 yrs

Synthetic Biology Pioneers

Applied Bio-Hacking & Astrobiology Research

Pre-university scholars formulate genuine research papers. From hydroponic automation to microbial fuel cells that generate measurable electricity.

Skills gained
Bioinformatics BLAST searches Electrochemical battery construction Statistical p-value validation Scientific paper writing
Milestones
  • Generated 1.2V from mud microbial fuel cells
  • Drafted a formal preprint research brief
  • Presented at regional STEM summit
Tools used
Gel electrophoresis kit Potentiometer Hydroponic nutrient doser Python SciPy & Biopython
Flagship project
MudWatt Microbial Fuel Cell & Automated Micro-Algae Photobioreactor
Where this leads
Path 01
Biomedical Engineer
Path 02
Astrobiologist
Path 03
Climate Data Scientist
Path 04
Genetic Researcher
Path 05
Nanotechnologist
What they learn
Microbiology & cellular anatomy Chemical reactions & crystal synthesis Environmental thermodynamics & climate telemetry Astro-physics & satellite tracking Genetics & CRISPR bioethics simulations Experimental lab logging & empirical data rigour
Outcomes
  • Formulate testable hypotheses without adult prompting
  • Operate digital microscopes and sensor spectrophotometers
  • Design and conduct controlled double-blind experiments
  • Publish peer-reviewed student science lab briefs
  • Compete in regional & pan-African science Olympiads
Get started

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