Science in our school is taught following the ‘Active Learning’ method of teaching, which involves hands on experience in conducting scientific experiments, model making skills, and project work to reinforce learning objectives of the subject.
In Std.VI & VII, we try to demystify science, by having a number of activities. Students maintain an activity book, where they record all the activities done during the science period. Some of the activities conducted are:
• Measuring rainfall using a rain gage made from plastic bottles.
• Learn the concept of acids and bases by making greeting cards using turmeric indicators and soap solution.
• Learn about weaves in fabrics by weaving paper mats.
• Maintain a diet chart to learn about the various nutrients in food.
• Measure heart beat and pulse rates before and after games.
• Plan the layout of a kitchen for developing organization skills.
In the higher classes, children are introduced to the thrilling world of science and technology in many ways:
• Children are taken to the laboratories, where they perform experiments, record their finding and arrive at conclusions. This reduces the monotony of the chalk and blackboard mode of learning.
• Encourage learning through project work done either in a group or individually. This not only helps them develop problem solving skill, but also creates a curious and questioning mind.
• Children are encouraged to participate in model making competitions. Such activities stimulate and challenge the child and creates an interest in engineering and technology
• Active participation in quizzes and debates help them to hone their skills and develop competitive and team spirit.
• Monthly visits to local science centers, where students attend lectures given by eminent scientists and mathematicians and also interact with them gives them a wider perspective into the world of science and technology.
• Visits to various science exhibitions and museums make children aware of how far we have advanced due to various inventions and discoveries in science and technology.
• Involve children in extracurricular activities like the school Science Club. Scientists, engineers, prominent industrialists and mathematicians from the parent body are invited to interact with the students. They provide positive role models for our students in their area of expertise.
The following teachers belong to the Science Department of our school:
Mrs.Bindu Unnikrishnan
Mrs.Santosh Wadhwa
Mrs. Shubhangi Bapat
Mrs.Shrish Sant
Mrs.Mandeep Kaur
Mrs.Jyoti Shelke
Mrs.Neetu Khupchandani
Mrs.Vimala Ramkumar
HOD Science Department
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